THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY INADEQUATE FOR NIGHT TIME DRIVING. IT APPEARS THAT THE INTENSITY OF THE LOW BEAMS ARE THE SAME AS WHEN THEY ARE USED FOR DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS. THE HIGH BEAMS FUNCTION NORMALLY. I HAVE TRIED TO USE THE LOW BEAMS IN BOTH THE AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL MODE, STILL VERY LOW LIGHT. REPLACED BOTH LOW B…
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THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY INADEQUATE FOR NIGHT TIME DRIVING. IT APPEARS THAT THE INTENSITY OF THE LOW BEAMS ARE THE SAME AS WHEN THEY ARE USED FOR DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS. THE HIGH BEAMS FUNCTION NORMALLY. I HAVE TRIED TO USE THE LOW BEAMS IN BOTH THE AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL MODE, STILL VERY LOW LIGHT. REPLACED BOTH LOW BEAM BULBS TO NO AVAIL.
NHTSA ODI #10927701
35,000 miles · Oct 24, 2016
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING MULTIPLE SPEEDS, BOTH OF THE HEADLAMPS SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE, BUT INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY MOISTURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,00…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING MULTIPLE SPEEDS, BOTH OF THE HEADLAMPS SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE, BUT INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY MOISTURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
NHTSA ODI #10918530
80,000 miles · Aug 17, 2016
Exterior Lighting
SUV LOW BEAM LIGHTS DON'T ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY. DRIVING FROM FLORIDA TO MARYLAND, I WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE ROADWAY MARKINGS UNLESS THEY HAD REFLECTIVE STRIPS. RAINY WEATHER MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE AT ALL. ONCOMING HEADLIGHTS MAKE STAYING ON THE ROADWAY NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. THIS DEFECT CAUSES THE DRIVER TO USE HIGH BEAMS MA…
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SUV LOW BEAM LIGHTS DON'T ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY. DRIVING FROM FLORIDA TO MARYLAND, I WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE ROADWAY MARKINGS UNLESS THEY HAD REFLECTIVE STRIPS. RAINY WEATHER MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE AT ALL. ONCOMING HEADLIGHTS MAKE STAYING ON THE ROADWAY NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. THIS DEFECT CAUSES THE DRIVER TO USE HIGH BEAMS MAKING IT DANGEROUS FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
NHTSA ODI #10896506
Mileage unknown · Jul 8, 2016
Exterior Lighting
VERY BAD LIGHTING OF LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS..CANNOT SEE LIGHTS ON ROAD
VEHICLE HEADLAMPS WENT OUT TOTALLY WITHIN 2 DAYS AFTER MOISTURE AND CONDENSATION APPEARED BEHIND PROTECTIVE CLEAR SEALED COVERS. LEFT SIDE WENT OUT WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, RIGHT SIDE WAS OUT WHEN I ARRIVED FOR SERVICE THE NEXT DAY. I WAS CHARGED $1354.47 BY CADILLAC TO REPLACE ALL COMPONENTS ON EACH SIDE, INCLUDING NEW CL…
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VEHICLE HEADLAMPS WENT OUT TOTALLY WITHIN 2 DAYS AFTER MOISTURE AND CONDENSATION APPEARED BEHIND PROTECTIVE CLEAR SEALED COVERS. LEFT SIDE WENT OUT WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, RIGHT SIDE WAS OUT WHEN I ARRIVED FOR SERVICE THE NEXT DAY. I WAS CHARGED $1354.47 BY CADILLAC TO REPLACE ALL COMPONENTS ON EACH SIDE, INCLUDING NEW CLEAR COVERS AND SEALS. I CHECKED ONLINE AND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE. WHEN I PICKED MY VEHICLE UP FROM CADILLAC DEALERSHIP, THERE WERE SEVERAL CADILLACS LINED UP, ALL WITH MOISTURE BEHIND THE CLEAR LENS COVERS. I COULD NOT DRIVE MY VEHICLE AT NIGHT UNTIL THIS REPAIR WAS COMPLETED.
NHTSA ODI #10850378
Mileage unknown · Feb 15, 2016
Exterior Lighting
LOW BEAMS ARE TOO DIM. WHEN I'M ON ROADS THAT DO NOT HAVE REFLECTIVE STRIPES I CAN'T SEE THE SIDES OF THE ROAD. THIS IS PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS WHEN APPROACHING ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
NHTSA ODI #10826139
76,000 miles · Feb 8, 2016
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CONDENSATION ENTERED THE HEADLIGHT UNIT AND CAUSED THEM TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000. THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CONDENSATION ENTERED THE HEADLIGHT UNIT AND CAUSED THEM TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10824858
51,000 miles · Jan 22, 2016
Exterior Lighting
FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ARE DEFECTIVE AND ALLOW CONDENSATION TO BUILD UP BEHIND LENS CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BE LESS EFFECTIVE AND EVENTUALLY SHORT OUT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS CONDITION HAS OCCURRED TWICE (ON BOTH FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE) SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2014, MOST RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING HOME ON THE …
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FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ARE DEFECTIVE AND ALLOW CONDENSATION TO BUILD UP BEHIND LENS CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BE LESS EFFECTIVE AND EVENTUALLY SHORT OUT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS CONDITION HAS OCCURRED TWICE (ON BOTH FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE) SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2014, MOST RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THESE DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ARE VERY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED, VIA A RECALL, BY CADILLAC ASAP. AN INTERNET SEARCH ON THIS ISSUE REVEALED HUNDRED OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AND I SUSPECT CADILLAC IS WELL AWARE OF THIS DEFECTIVE PART.
NHTSA ODI #10821656
30,000 miles · Oct 13, 2015
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LOW BEAM HEAD LAMPS FAILED TO FULLY ILLUMINATE AND DIMINISHED THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. THE CONTACT HAD TO ACTIVATE THE HIGH BEAMS IN ORDER TO INCREASE VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LOW BEAM HEAD LAMPS FAILED TO FULLY ILLUMINATE AND DIMINISHED THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. THE CONTACT HAD TO ACTIVATE THE HIGH BEAMS IN ORDER TO INCREASE VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC SRX PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIRBAGS ARE PROGRAMMED TO TURN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE ROOF-RAIL AIRBAG IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM DETERMINES THAT THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE RIGHT REAR OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROTECTED AND SUFFER INJURIES IN CERTAIN FRONTAL AND SIDE CRASHES.
Remedy: GM DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JUNE 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM .
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BUICK LACROSSE AND CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS". ON THESE VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE IN THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL (ECC) MODULE MAY DISABLE THE ABILITY TO ADJUST THE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM SETTINGS. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE HEATING, COOLING, AND VENTILATION FOR THE VEHICLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION AFFECTS THE DEFROST SYSTEM WHEN IT IS REQUIRED, IT MAY DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECC MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC SRX, CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND /OR FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR MAY FRACTURE AND SEPARATE NEAR THE SEAT ATTACHMENT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELT SYSTEM MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT(S) AS DESIGNED AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE PASSENGER AND/OR THE DRIVER SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AS NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE20019 · Rear Toe Link Adjuster Separation
Opened Nov 6, 2020 · Closed Dec 23, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension; Suspension:rear
On November 06, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE20-019) to assess the remedy and scope of General Motors (GM) recall 14V-571. ODI had received a total of 9 complaints with allegations of rear toe links separating while the vehicle was in motion. There were 4 complainants indicating that the remedy for recall 14V-571 had been performed on their vehicle. The other 5 complaints were outside the original recall scope but exhibited the same failure mode as addressed by recall 14V-571 and reported uncontrolled swaying while driving.ODI's review focused on all 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles that experienced a rear toe link failure while the vehicle was in motion under various driving conditions. The failures were the same or similar to those addressed by the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. The remedy for recall 14V-571 was to inspect the rear toe link adjusters and replace them if necessary as well as tighten both jam nuts to a manufacturer specified torque. The remedy can be reversed when the vehicle gets a rear alignment adjustment and the jam nuts are not properly re-torqued to the manufacturer's specification. ODI's data review confirmed a high toe link failure rate in vehicles that either had and had not received the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. On June 24, 2021, GM filed a defect information report recalling all 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles to remedy the potential failure of the rear toe link adjuster while driving. The remedy replaces adjustable toe links with non-adjustable toe links. The recall (21V-473) includes vehicles that were remedied under 14V-571. In view of the recall action being taken by GM, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.nhtsa.gov.The ODI identification numbers for the complaints cited above can be found in a separate document attached to this closing resume.
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Suspension
On November 06, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE20-019) to assess the remedy and scope of General Motors (GM) recall 14V-571. ODI had received a total of 9 complaints with allegations of rear toe links separating while the vehicle was in motion. There were 4 complainants indicating that the remedy for recall 14V-571 had been performed on their vehicle. The other 5 complaints were outside the original recall scope but exhibited the same failure mode as addressed by recall 14V-571 and reported uncontrolled swaying while driving.ODI's review focused on all 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles that experienced a rear toe link failure while the vehicle was in motion under various driving conditions. The failures were the same or similar to those addressed by the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. The remedy for recall 14V-571 was to inspect the rear toe link adjusters and replace them if necessary as well as tighten both jam nuts to a manufacturer specified torque. The remedy can be reversed when the vehicle gets a rear alignment adjustment and the jam nuts are not properly re-torqued to the manufacturer's specification. ODI's data review confirmed a high toe link failure rate in vehicles that either had and had not received the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. On June 24, 2021, GM filed a defect information report recalling all 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles to remedy the potential failure of the rear toe link adjuster while driving. The remedy replaces adjustable toe links with non-adjustable toe links. The recall (21V-473) includes vehicles that were remedied under 14V-571. In view of the recall action being taken by GM, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.nhtsa.gov.The ODI identification numbers for the complaints cited above can be found in a separate document attached to this closing resume.
Suspension:rear
On November 06, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE20-019) to assess the remedy and scope of General Motors (GM) recall 14V-571. ODI had received a total of 9 complaints with allegations of rear toe links separating while the vehicle was in motion. There were 4 complainants indicating that the remedy for recall 14V-571 had been performed on their vehicle. The other 5 complaints were outside the original recall scope but exhibited the same failure mode as addressed by recall 14V-571 and reported uncontrolled swaying while driving.ODI's review focused on all 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles that experienced a rear toe link failure while the vehicle was in motion under various driving conditions. The failures were the same or similar to those addressed by the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. The remedy for recall 14V-571 was to inspect the rear toe link adjusters and replace them if necessary as well as tighten both jam nuts to a manufacturer specified torque. The remedy can be reversed when the vehicle gets a rear alignment adjustment and the jam nuts are not properly re-torqued to the manufacturer's specification. ODI's data review confirmed a high toe link failure rate in vehicles that either had and had not received the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. On June 24, 2021, GM filed a defect information report recalling all 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles to remedy the potential failure of the rear toe link adjuster while driving. The remedy replaces adjustable toe links with non-adjustable toe links. The recall (21V-473) includes vehicles that were remedied under 14V-571. In view of the recall action being taken by GM, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.nhtsa.gov.The ODI identification numbers for the complaints cited above can be found in a separate document attached to this closing resume.
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