NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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474 reportsMileage unknown · Jan 5, 2012
Power TrainCrash
2010 CADILLAC SRX. CONSUMER STATES WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, IT ROLLED BACK AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE READ WHERE A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE PROBLEM HE EXPERIENCED. THE RECALL STATED THE SHIFTER MAY INACCURATELY INDICATE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK, WHEN IT IS NOT, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL A…
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2010 CADILLAC SRX. CONSUMER STATES WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, IT ROLLED BACK AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE READ WHERE A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE PROBLEM HE EXPERIENCED. THE RECALL STATED THE SHIFTER MAY INACCURATELY INDICATE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK, WHEN IT IS NOT, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A POSSIBLE CRASH. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL # 11V595000. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10443010
Mileage unknown · Jan 5, 2012
SteeringWheels
I PURCHASED MY 2010 SRX (USED) IN OCT 2011 FROM KING ACURA IN BIRMINGHAM, AL. IT HAD 23,000 MILES ON IT AT TIME OF PURCHASE. FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE I HAVE HAD AN ISSUE WITH A RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE WHEELS ARE TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE NOISE SEEMS TO BE WORSE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTE…
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I PURCHASED MY 2010 SRX (USED) IN OCT 2011 FROM KING ACURA IN BIRMINGHAM, AL. IT HAD 23,000 MILES ON IT AT TIME OF PURCHASE. FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE I HAVE HAD AN ISSUE WITH A RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE WHEELS ARE TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE NOISE SEEMS TO BE WORSE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED AT OUR LOCAL CADILLAC DEALERSHIP, AND THOUGH THEY DID HEAR THE RUBBING NOISE, THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE A CAUSE. IN ADDITION TO BEING VERY ANNOYING, ESPECIALLY AFTER PAYING PREMIUM PRICES FOR A LUXURY VEHICLE, I AM CONCERNED THERE MAY BE A STRUCTURAL PROBLEM THAT WILL RESULT IN ACCIDENT AND INJURY. I AM TAKING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT I FEAR IT IS A FUTILE EFFORT AS THE MECHANICS SEEM TO HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS CAUSING THIS NOISE. IS THIS ISSUE COMMON, AND IF SO, IS IT BEING RESEARCHED AND ADDRESSED BY THE ENGINEERS AT CADILLAC? SOMEONE PLEASE ADDRESS THIS AND PROVIDE A FIX! IF A FIX HAS BEEN DETERMINED, PLEASE PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PROCEDURES FOR HAVING THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10442601
56,000 miles · Dec 30, 2011
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DOOR LATCH FAILED AND WOULD SPORADICALLY OPEN INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE REAR DOOR LATCH. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAIL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DOOR LATCH FAILED AND WOULD SPORADICALLY OPEN INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE REAR DOOR LATCH. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
NHTSA ODI #10441791
1,000 miles · Dec 12, 2011
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 3 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FRAME WAS BLOCKING THE VIEW OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000 AND THE CURREN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 3 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FRAME WAS BLOCKING THE VIEW OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,000. ..UPDATED 01/04/12 *BF UPDATED 01/09/12
NHTSA ODI #10439432
75 miles · Nov 21, 2011
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Power Train
THE WHOLE CAR IS A SHAME. WIRING HARNESS FELL AND MELTED, LOST BRAKES, COMPUTER WOULDN'T ALLOW CAR TO START, STABILI TRACK, POWER STEERING, RADIATOR ALL FAILED. NO SIDE PANELS INSTALLED IN DOOR JAMS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10436582
12,600 miles · Nov 4, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
I BOUGHT MY SRX IN MAY 2011 WITH 2300 MILES ON IT. IN OCTOBER I NOTICED A SQUEAKING COMING FROM THE FRONT END WHEN I MADE TURNS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND SAID I NEEDED NEW STRUT MOUNTS. WHILE WAITING FOR THE PARTS TO COME IN, ON OCT 25 I WAS DRIVING JUST OFF THE HIGHWAY AND LOST ENGINE POWER. I WAS ONLY ABLE TO GO 15MPH WHILE…
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I BOUGHT MY SRX IN MAY 2011 WITH 2300 MILES ON IT. IN OCTOBER I NOTICED A SQUEAKING COMING FROM THE FRONT END WHEN I MADE TURNS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND SAID I NEEDED NEW STRUT MOUNTS. WHILE WAITING FOR THE PARTS TO COME IN, ON OCT 25 I WAS DRIVING JUST OFF THE HIGHWAY AND LOST ENGINE POWER. I WAS ONLY ABLE TO GO 15MPH WHILE MY RPMS WERE RUNNING HIGH. THE DEALER SAID I NEEDED A NEW THROTTLE CONTROL ASSEMBLY. ON OCT 26 THE CAR WENT IN FOR BOTH STRUT MOUNTS AND THROTTLE ASSEMBLY. THEY HAD MY CAR 4 DAYS. ON OCT 29 I GOT THE CAR BACK BUT ON NOV 2, THE STRUT MOUNT NOISE CAME BACK. THE DEALER INFORMED ME TO BRING THE CAR BACK IN. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER TODAY AND I AM WAITING FOR THEM TO CALL TO TELL ME WHAT THE PROBLEM IS NOW. I AM VERY DISSATISFIED WITH THE VEHICLE AND DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT AS I DRIVE BETWEEN 4 STATES FOR MY JOB AND NEED A SAFE VEHICLE. CADILLAC/GM HAS BEEN CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES BY MY BOYFRIEND AND MYSELF ABOUT THE ISSUES AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN HELPFUL OR RESPONSIVE AT ALL. I WOULD EXPECT MORE CONSIDERING IT'S SUCH AN EXPENSIVE VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10434246
5,700 miles · Oct 4, 2011
Seat BeltsVehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNTIL CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES AND WAS UNDERGOING PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR TREATMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, BUT THEY WERE UNAB…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNTIL CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES AND WAS UNDERGOING PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR TREATMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE BODY DAMAGES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON A FEW OCCASIONS PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT HAD NOT RESPONDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,700. UPDATED 6/25/12 *CN THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE SEAT FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN HIM. UPDATED 06/29/12
NHTSA ODI #10428658
4,000 miles · Oct 1, 2011
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingVehicle Speed Control
MY WIFE HAS COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR ABOUT SUDDEN ACCELERATION BY HER CAR. I DID NOT PAY MUCH ATTENTION UNTIL SHE HIT A CAR IN A PARKING LOT BECAUSE HER CAR JUMPED FORWARD. NO ONE WAS IN THE OTHER CAR AND MY WIFE WAS NOT HURT. IT HAPPENED AGAIN ABOUT A WEEK AGO SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THEY MADE SOME SO…
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MY WIFE HAS COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR ABOUT SUDDEN ACCELERATION BY HER CAR. I DID NOT PAY MUCH ATTENTION UNTIL SHE HIT A CAR IN A PARKING LOT BECAUSE HER CAR JUMPED FORWARD. NO ONE WAS IN THE OTHER CAR AND MY WIFE WAS NOT HURT. IT HAPPENED AGAIN ABOUT A WEEK AGO SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THEY MADE SOME SOFTWARE ADJUSTMENTS SUGGESTED BY GENERAL MOTORS INCLUDING ONE THAT READ "ADDRESSING LONG HESITATION/DELAYS OCCURRING WHEN DRIVER COASTS TO AROUND 10MPH AND STEPS INTO AN AGGRESSIVE PEDAL". *TR
NHTSA ODI #10428152
20,000 miles · Aug 24, 2011
StructureInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC HATCHBACK BUTTON WAS TOO SENSITIVE AND TOO EASY TO ACCESS. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN OVER THE POSSIBILITY OF THE HATCHBACK DOOR UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSING AS A RESULT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HATCHBACK DOOR COLLAPSED ON TOP OF HER, CAUSING A H…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC HATCHBACK BUTTON WAS TOO SENSITIVE AND TOO EASY TO ACCESS. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN OVER THE POSSIBILITY OF THE HATCHBACK DOOR UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSING AS A RESULT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HATCHBACK DOOR COLLAPSED ON TOP OF HER, CAUSING A HEAD INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 20,000.
NHTSA ODI #10421356
6,923 miles · Jun 10, 2011
Air BagsInjury
MY NAME IS[XXX] AND I REPRESENT[XXX] AND HER FAMILY. SHE LEASED A CADILLAC SRX ON JULY 6, 2010. ON DECEMBER 4, 2010 THE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INJURING THE DRIVER WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. THE INSURANCE DETERMINED IT WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. TO DATE, THE MANUFACTURER IS REFUSING TO REPAIR. A RECALL FOR THE 2011 SRX WAS RELEASED …
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MY NAME IS[XXX] AND I REPRESENT[XXX] AND HER FAMILY. SHE LEASED A CADILLAC SRX ON JULY 6, 2010. ON DECEMBER 4, 2010 THE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INJURING THE DRIVER WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. THE INSURANCE DETERMINED IT WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. TO DATE, THE MANUFACTURER IS REFUSING TO REPAIR. A RECALL FOR THE 2011 SRX WAS RELEASED TODAY. IT IS OBVIOUS THEIR IS DEFECTIVE ENGINEERING IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10405869
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.
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