MY CAR WAS T-BONED WHILE BEING SERVICED AT GOLD COAST CADILLAC IN OAKHURST, NEW JERSEY ON FEBRUARY 4,2016. THE CAR WAS WAS SENT TO FREEHOLD COLLISION TO BE REPAIRED AT A COST OF $11,622.15. THE CAR WAS NOT REPAIRED CORRECTLY. THE GAS CAP IS LOOSE AND THE REAR DOOR IS MISALIGNED. THE CAR ISN'T SAFE TO DRIVE. BUT YET THE DEALERSHI…
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MY CAR WAS T-BONED WHILE BEING SERVICED AT GOLD COAST CADILLAC IN OAKHURST, NEW JERSEY ON FEBRUARY 4,2016. THE CAR WAS WAS SENT TO FREEHOLD COLLISION TO BE REPAIRED AT A COST OF $11,622.15. THE CAR WAS NOT REPAIRED CORRECTLY. THE GAS CAP IS LOOSE AND THE REAR DOOR IS MISALIGNED. THE CAR ISN'T SAFE TO DRIVE. BUT YET THE DEALERSHIP FORGED MY SIGNATURE ON THE DOCUMENTS THE REPAIRS WERE SATISFACTORY TO MY LIKING AND I ACCEPTED THE CAR BACK. THAT IS NOT TRUE.
NHTSA ODI #10928477
58,000 miles · Apr 26, 2016
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS, THE STEERING COLUMN JAMMED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RESUMKED TO NORMAL AFTER THIRTY SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS, THE STEERING COLUMN JAMMED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RESUMKED TO NORMAL AFTER THIRTY SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 58,000.
NHTSA ODI #10861433
27,854 miles · Mar 12, 2016
Steering
STEERING SCREECHES AND SHUDDERS WHEN TURNING WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW 40 F. I'VE TAKEN IT IN TO BE CHECKED AT LEAST SIX TIMES. I AM REPEATEDLY TOLD THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FROM THE GET GO AND NOW WITH 55,000 MILES ON THE CAR IT IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTEE.
NHTSA ODI #10846272
86,000 miles · Sep 10, 2015
Service BrakesSteering
DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES LOCKED UP.
NHTSA ODI #10762840
34,478 miles · Apr 4, 2014
Steering
WE STARTED THE CAR, AND WAS BACKING UP AND THERE WAS A GRINDING IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING IT RIGHT AND LEFT. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP INTO THE STEERING. THEY CLEANED IT ALL OUT, AND ADDED A THICKER FLUID ON 3/ 25/2014, WE STARTED THE CAR IT HAPPEN…
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WE STARTED THE CAR, AND WAS BACKING UP AND THERE WAS A GRINDING IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING IT RIGHT AND LEFT. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP INTO THE STEERING. THEY CLEANED IT ALL OUT, AND ADDED A THICKER FLUID ON 3/ 25/2014, WE STARTED THE CAR IT HAPPENED AGAIN WE TOOK IT DIRECTLY TO DEALER AND THEY AGREED SOMETHING WASN'T RIGHT. THEY PUT IN A NEW PUMP. WE PICKED IT UP HAD IT TWO DAYS AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. WE TOOK IT BACK,AND WAS TOLD THE DEALER CALLED GM AND THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ELSE BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS. WE WERE TOLD IT WASN'T DANGEROUS, BUT I'M THINKING IF THE POWER STEERING FAIL WORKING WHILE DRIVING, WE COULD CRASH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10577463
34,478 miles · Apr 4, 2014
Steering
WE STARTED THE CAR, AND WAS BACKING UP AND THERE WAS A GRINDING IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING IT RIGHT AND LEFT. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP INTO THE STEERING. THEY CLEANED IT ALL OUT, AND ADDED A THICKER FLUID ON 3/ 25/2014, WE STARTED THE CAR IT HAPPEN…
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WE STARTED THE CAR, AND WAS BACKING UP AND THERE WAS A GRINDING IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING IT RIGHT AND LEFT. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP INTO THE STEERING. THEY CLEANED IT ALL OUT, AND ADDED A THICKER FLUID ON 3/ 25/2014, WE STARTED THE CAR IT HAPPENED AGAIN WE TOOK IT DIRECTLY TO DEALER AND THEY AGREED SOMETHING WASN'T RIGHT. THEY PUT IN A NEW PUMP. WE PICKED IT UP HAD IT TWO DAYS AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. WE TOOK IT BACK,AND WAS TOLD THE DEALER CALLED GM AND THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ELSE BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS. WE WERE TOLD IT WASN'T DANGEROUS, BUT I'M THINKING IF THE POWER STEERING FAIL WORKING WHILE DRIVING, WE COULD CRASH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10577461
300 miles · Nov 12, 2012
Service BrakesSteering
SEVERE GRINDING OR SCRAPPING NOISE FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL AREA WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS. PROBLEM IS ONLY PRESENT DURING COLD WEATHER. SEEMS TO DIMINISH AS VEHICLE IS USED BUT SOMETIMES REMAINS FOR LONG PERIODS. CAN BE HEARD BY BYSTANDERS AND VERY WELL INSIDE VEHICLE. HAVE HAD NO LUCK WITH DEALER .FIRST FEW TIMES …
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SEVERE GRINDING OR SCRAPPING NOISE FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL AREA WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS. PROBLEM IS ONLY PRESENT DURING COLD WEATHER. SEEMS TO DIMINISH AS VEHICLE IS USED BUT SOMETIMES REMAINS FOR LONG PERIODS. CAN BE HEARD BY BYSTANDERS AND VERY WELL INSIDE VEHICLE. HAVE HAD NO LUCK WITH DEALER .FIRST FEW TIMES SAID COULD NOT HEAR THEN NEXT TIME SAID UNSURE OF CAUSE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10484068
500 miles · Jun 13, 2012
Power TrainSteeringCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE, SHE LOCKED THE DOORS WITH THE RKE AND WENT INSIDE THE HOUSE. APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MINUTES LATER SHE WALKED BACK OUTSIDE TO FIND HER VEHICLE IN HER NEIGHBOR'S YARD ACROSS THE STREET FACING THE OTHER DIRECTION. IT WAS THEN DISCOVERED, THE VEHI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE, SHE LOCKED THE DOORS WITH THE RKE AND WENT INSIDE THE HOUSE. APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MINUTES LATER SHE WALKED BACK OUTSIDE TO FIND HER VEHICLE IN HER NEIGHBOR'S YARD ACROSS THE STREET FACING THE OTHER DIRECTION. IT WAS THEN DISCOVERED, THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN DRIVE AND WAS LOCKED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE POWER STEERING LOCK, WHICH ALSO CAUSED THE ACCIDENT. THE RKE ALLOWED THE CONTACT TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND LOCK IT, WITHOUT BEING IN PARK.
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.
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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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