NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
474 reports95,184 miles · Dec 21, 2017
Exterior Lighting
DO TO BAD SEALS IN THE HEADLIGHTS WATER GETS INTO THE LIGHT CAUSING THE DIM LIGHTS TO BE SO LOW YOU CANNOT SEE THE ROAD TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. IF YOU TRY TO GET IT REPAIRED GM WANTS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE LIGHT WITH THE SAME BAD COMPONENT AT YOUR COST. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. REPLACING THE LIGHT WITH THE SAM…
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DO TO BAD SEALS IN THE HEADLIGHTS WATER GETS INTO THE LIGHT CAUSING THE DIM LIGHTS TO BE SO LOW YOU CANNOT SEE THE ROAD TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. IF YOU TRY TO GET IT REPAIRED GM WANTS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE LIGHT WITH THE SAME BAD COMPONENT AT YOUR COST. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. REPLACING THE LIGHT WITH THE SAME BAD COMPONENT DOES NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM DUE TO IN TIME THE SEALS WILL LEAK AGAIN CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO GO OUT OR GO SO DIM YOU CANNOT DRIVE SAFELY AT NIGHT.
NHTSA ODI #11055844
116,003 miles · Dec 20, 2017
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SHORTED MORE THAN TWICE. THE BULB WAS REPLACED BY THE CONTACT. DURING THE THIRD FAILURE, THE BULB FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHAT WAS CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE DEALER (JAMES HODGE CHEVROLET OF BROKE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SHORTED MORE THAN TWICE. THE BULB WAS REPLACED BY THE CONTACT. DURING THE THIRD FAILURE, THE BULB FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHAT WAS CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE DEALER (JAMES HODGE CHEVROLET OF BROKEN BOW, 1207 S PARK DR, BROKEN BOW, OK 74728, (888) 592-3964) INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND PROVIDED TESTING TO CHECK FOR MOISTURE WITHIN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A REMEDY TO PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,003.
NHTSA ODI #11055739
55,000 miles · Dec 18, 2017
Exterior Lighting
WHILE IN MOTION AND STATIONARY, THE HEADLIGHTS APPEARS TO BE ON BUT NOT STRONG AT ALL. THE ROADS ARE NOT VISIBLE AT NIGHT TIME WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON. SOMETIMES I NEED TO TURN MY HIGH BEAMS ON JUST TO SEE THE ROAD AHEAD. I HAVE RECENTLY CHANGED THE LIGHT BULB, NO CHANGE OCCURRED. I HAVE BUFFED THE HEADLIGHTS TO GET RID OF ANY BU…
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WHILE IN MOTION AND STATIONARY, THE HEADLIGHTS APPEARS TO BE ON BUT NOT STRONG AT ALL. THE ROADS ARE NOT VISIBLE AT NIGHT TIME WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON. SOMETIMES I NEED TO TURN MY HIGH BEAMS ON JUST TO SEE THE ROAD AHEAD. I HAVE RECENTLY CHANGED THE LIGHT BULB, NO CHANGE OCCURRED. I HAVE BUFFED THE HEADLIGHTS TO GET RID OF ANY BUILD UP, NO CHANGE. THIS IS A SINGLE OWNER VEHICLE AND HAS 55K MILES. DEFINITELY A SAFTEY ISSUE!
NHTSA ODI #11055412
79,200 miles · Dec 18, 2017
Exterior Lighting
THE HEADLIGHTS TO MY CADILLAC SRX 2010 QUICK WORKING AT 79,200 MILES SAFELY. THE DIMS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN LESS BRIGHT THAN OTHER VEHICLES WHEN FIRST PURCHASED HOWEVER I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A COMMON CONCERN. THE DIMS HOWEVER GOT WORSE JUST A FEW DAYS AGO. SO MUCH SO THAT I WAS NOT SURE THAT THE LIGHTS WERE EVEN ON WHILE DRIVING FR…
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THE HEADLIGHTS TO MY CADILLAC SRX 2010 QUICK WORKING AT 79,200 MILES SAFELY. THE DIMS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN LESS BRIGHT THAN OTHER VEHICLES WHEN FIRST PURCHASED HOWEVER I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A COMMON CONCERN. THE DIMS HOWEVER GOT WORSE JUST A FEW DAYS AGO. SO MUCH SO THAT I WAS NOT SURE THAT THE LIGHTS WERE EVEN ON WHILE DRIVING FROM THE CITY TO THE COUNTRY WHERE NO ADDITIONAL LIGHT IS AVAILABLE TO SUPPLEMENT THE HEADLIGHTS. ALL LIGHTS STILL WORK HOWEVER THE DIMS ARE BEYOND DANGEROUS. I WAS GETTING FLASHED BY OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD TO TURN THE LIGHTS ON WHILE THE DIMS WERE STILL ON AND FLASHED WHEN I HAD TO DRIVE WITH MY BRIGHT LIGHTS ON FOR ADEQUATE DRIVING LIGHTS. I HAD TO DRIVE OVER THE WEEKEND IN FOGGY CONDITIONS WHICH WERE EVEN MORE DANGEROUS HOPING THAT I WOULD NOT BE KILLED BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I HAVE TAKEN A PICTURE OF THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING WITH MY DIMS ON WHICH I HAVE ATTACHED TO THIS FILE. AS YOU CAN SEE, THERE IS NO LIGHT TO BE HAD AND THE ONLY WAY TO SEE A BIT MORE IN FRONT OF YOU IS TO TURN THE SPEEDOMETER LIGHTS ALL THE WAY DOWN. I CAN'T IMAGINE WHAT IT IS GOING TO BE LIKE TO DRIVE IN BLIZZARD LIKE CONDITIONS THIS WINTER WITH THESE HEADLIGHTS. CADILLAC NEEDS TO BE FORCED TO RECALL THESE HEADLIGHTS! BASED ON MY RESEARCH OF THESE LIGHTS, THIS IS A MASSIVE ISSUE. THE ONLY REASON WAY THE RECALL HASN'T BEEN FORCED IS BECAUSE IT ALWAYS HAPPENS OUTSIDE OF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WHERE YOU HAVE TO PAY TO GET DIAGNOSTICS DONE ON IT. CONVENIENTLY FOR CADILLAC, THEY JUST MAKE IT PAST THAT MARK BY 4,000-7,000 MILES. THIS IS NOT RIGHT.
NHTSA ODI #11055331
Mileage unknown · Dec 16, 2017
Power TrainSeatsCrash
F THE DRIVER'S SEAT UNEXPECTEDLY DROPS, THE DISTRACTION AND ALTERED SEAT POSITION MAY AFFECT THE DRIVERS' CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. I TRIED TO EXPLAIN THIS TO LOCAL DEALER. THEY TOLD ME THERE IS NO RECALL ON THE SEAT. THEY FIXED IT FOR A PRICE ON ONE OCCASION, BUT IT BROKE AGAIN. I THINK THE OTHER P…
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F THE DRIVER'S SEAT UNEXPECTEDLY DROPS, THE DISTRACTION AND ALTERED SEAT POSITION MAY AFFECT THE DRIVERS' CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. I TRIED TO EXPLAIN THIS TO LOCAL DEALER. THEY TOLD ME THERE IS NO RECALL ON THE SEAT. THEY FIXED IT FOR A PRICE ON ONE OCCASION, BUT IT BROKE AGAIN. I THINK THE OTHER PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION HAS BEEN FIXED. BUT MY DRIVERS SEAT IN IN REALLY BAD SHAPE, I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN IT. I BELIEVE THIS CAUSED THE ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE SEAT IS REALLY IN BAD SHAPE. I LEAN TO LEFT WHEN I AM DRIVING.
NHTSA ODI #11055025
Mileage unknown · Dec 8, 2017
Air BagsCrashInjury
I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ALONG WITH TWO OTHER PASSENGERS AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED
NHTSA ODI #11053454
72,300 miles · Dec 6, 2017
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KING O'ROURKE BUICK GMC DEALER, LOCATED ON 756 SMITHTOWN BYPASS, SMITHTOWN, NY 11787, PHONE: (631) 482-7312, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS RETAI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KING O'ROURKE BUICK GMC DEALER, LOCATED ON 756 SMITHTOWN BYPASS, SMITHTOWN, NY 11787, PHONE: (631) 482-7312, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS RETAINED WATER CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO FAIL AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE REPAIR FEES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,300.
NHTSA ODI #11052830
1,000 miles · Dec 4, 2017
Exterior Lighting
BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS HAVE CONDENSATION AND WATER INSIDE THE CONTAINER. THIS MAY SHORT OUT THE HEADLIGHTS CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI #11052145
8,999 miles · Dec 2, 2017
Power Train
DRIVING MY VEHICLE HOSE FROM RADIATOR COMES OFF AND THE TRANSMISSION IS CONTAMINATED, MY SUV ENGINE SHUTS OFF, HOW IS THIS NOT A MANUFACTURE DEFECT, I JUST WENT OVER MY MILES WITH THE WARRANTY, PLEASE E-MAIL [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA ODI #11051849
8,999 miles · Nov 25, 2017
Engine
MY TRANSMISSION FAILED WHEN A RADIATOR HOSE CAME OFF AND MY WARRANTY EXPIRED BY 3000 MILES BUT I STILL HAVE IT TILL DEC.2018. THIS HAPPEN TO ME THURSDAY NOV..9,2017. HAD MY SUV AT GOLD COASTING OAKHURST WHERE I PURCHASED IT THEY PUT HOSE BACK ON,BUT THEY DO NOT WANT TO COVER TRANSMISSION PROBLEM
NHTSA ODI #11048334
Official recalls
6Jun 24, 2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.
Sep 19, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.
Jul 23, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
Dec 20, 2011
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 23, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 114, THEFT PROTECTION. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE THAT WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY COME OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION BRACKET.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION OUT OF GEAR, RESULTING IN NO MOTION OR THE SHIFTER MAY INACCURATELY INDICATE THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK WHEN IT IS NOT, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Remedy: GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ENSURE THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE IS PROPERLY ROUTED AND SEATED IN THE TRANSMISSION CABLE BRACKET. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.
Sep 30, 2010
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L GAS ENGINES (LAU) OR 3.0L GAS ENGINES (LF1). SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH PROCESSING OF THE CRIMP DURING MANUFACTURE OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINE MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE LINE. IF THE LINE WAS DAMAGED, A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK MAY DEVELOP. IF THERE IS A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF FLUID LOSS, THE DRIVER WILL HEAR NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND INCREASED EFFORT MAY BE REQUIRED FOR STEERING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAYS ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE POWER STEERING LINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.
May 25, 2010
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CADILLAC SRX EQUIPPED WITH A 2.8L V6 ENGINE. IF LOW OCTANE (REGULAR) FUEL IS USED IN THE VEHICLE INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED HIGH OCTANE (PREMIUM) FUEL AS STATED IN THE OWNER MANUAL AND ON THE FUEL FILLER DOOR, THE COMBINATION OF REGULAR FUEL USAGE AND AGGRESSIVE DRIVING MANEUVERS MAY INDUCE PRE-IGNITION. IF PRE-IGNITION OCCURS, YOU MAY HEAR A PINGING OR KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN AFTER THE ONSET OF THIS NOISE, A CONNECTING ROD OR PISTON MAY BREAK, RESULTING IN ENGINE DAMAGE, AND PERHAPS ENGINE FAILURE, WHICH WOULD DISABLE THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE CADILLAC CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-866-982-2339 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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