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Mileage unknown · Aug 13, 2021

Power TrainSteeringSuspension

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VEHICLE HAS A RECALL ID. RECALL 21V473. ADVISED BY DEALER FOR CADILLAC NOT TO DRIVE OR OPERATE VEHICHLE, HOWEVER GM DOES NOT HAVE PARTS TO CORRECT RECALL AND AS A CONSUMER AND ONLY TRANSPORTATION IT IS A BURDEN FOR ME . I ALSO HAVE A LOAN ON THIS VEHICLE THAT IS CURRENT IN PAYMENTS AND MUST MAKE FUTURE PAYMENTS ON A VEHICLE THAT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I FEEL GM. NEEDS TO GET THIS VEHICLE REPAIRED ASAP. OR PURCHASE BACK ATR THE COST OF MY LOAN. VERY UPSET AND ANGRY THERE IS AT THIS TIME NO RESOLUTION BY GM AND NO PARTS AVAILABLE .

NHTSA ODI #11428980

85,000 miles · Aug 2, 2021

Suspension

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The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the rear end of the vehicle started swerving uncontrollably. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle needed an alignment. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they would assist in locating a dealer that had the part to provide a temporary recall repair however, the contact had not received any information on a possible dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

NHTSA ODI #11427448

108,039 miles · Nov 12, 2020

Suspension

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LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL DUE TO TOE-LINK ADJUSTMENT FAILURE. FOR MONTHS BEFORE THE LOSS OF CONTROL INCIDENT, THE REAR OF THE 2013 CADILLAC SRX WOULD WOBBLE SLIGHTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (50+ MPH). THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CADILLAC DEALER DID A VISUAL INSPECTION BUT SAW NO OBVIOUS PROBLEMS AND SPECULATED THE CAR WAS FOLLOWING THE ROAD RUTS OF WORN PAVEMENT. ON A HIGH SPEED DIVIDED HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXITED A BRIDGE SECTION FOR REGULAR PAVEMENT AND THE STEERING WHEEL COCKED ABOUT FIVE DEGREES TO THE LEFT BUT THE WHEELS REMAINED POINTED STRAIGHT. A CALL WAS PLACED TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE PROBLEM EXAMINED. RETURNING TO THE SAME HIGHWAY AN HOUR LATER IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, ACCELERATION ON THE ENTRANCE RAMP (DOWNHILL) AT ABOUT 40 MPH CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHICH DARTED BACK AND FORTH VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE COULD BE SLOWED TO A STOP AND DID NOT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE OR THE GUARDRAIL. THE LEFT REAR TIRE WAS AT AN EXTREME ANGLE OF CAMBER WITH THE TOP OF THE WHEEL INWARD TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL CADILLAC DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE LEFT TOE LINK ADJUSTMENT PART WAS APPARENTLY WORN ON THE THREADS. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT PARTS WERE REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI #11374309

8,400 miles · Feb 28, 2020

Electrical SystemPower TrainSuspension

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A DELAY AND HESITATION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A DELAY IN RESPONSE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEEDS THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND BEING EMITTED FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM CLARK CHEVROLET-CADILLAC (911 GOLDENBELT BLVD, JUNCTION CITY, KS 66410) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V212000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 14V571000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE REPAIRS FAILED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,400.*DT*JB

NHTSA ODI #11312102

11,077 miles · Jul 27, 2017

Suspension

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITH NORMAL EVERYDAY DRIVING HE BECAME AWARE OF AN ISSUE WITH THE FRONT SUSPENSION ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT WITHIN 46,000 MILES OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THAT THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED TEN TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COULTER CADILLAC TEMPE (LOCATED AT 7780 S AUTOPLEX LOOP, BUILDING 200, TEMPE, AZ 85284, (480) 305-0876) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE PERFORMED AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE SUSPENSION WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY OR THAT THERE WAS A DEFECTIVE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,077.

NHTSA ODI #11011115

30,007 miles · Apr 13, 2015

SteeringSuspensionCrashInjury

OUR CADILLAC SRX SUDDENLY VEERED OFF THE ROAD WHEN DRIVING 55MPH ON A STRAIGHT LEVEL ROAD. THE VEHICLE LEFT THE ROAD HITTING A TREE AND ONLY THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED EVEN THOUGH IT WAS AN OFFSET FRONTAL COLLISION. THE CAR HAD ALL RECALLED ITEMS ALREADY FIXED BY GM DEALERS BEFORE THE CRASH OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL…

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Official recalls

21V473000 · Suspension:rear

Jun 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.

14V571000 · Suspension:rear

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.

14V212000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Apr 25, 2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured May 29, 2012, through June 26, 2013, and equipped with 3.6L engines. In the affected vehicles, in certain driving situations, there may be a three to four second lag in acceleration due to the transmission control module (TCM) programming.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A three to four second lag in acceleration may increase the risk of crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. General Motors' number for this recall is 14132.

13V202000 · Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

May 16, 2013

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured January 31, 2012, through March 18, 2013, and equipped with 18 inch wheels. On the affected vehicles, the wheel lug nuts may loosen.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the lug nuts loosen, they may fall off or cause the wheel studs to fracture. Either condition would allow the wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the wheel nuts by performing a tire rotation, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13116.

13V097000 · Electrical System:software; Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Mar 15, 2013

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546.

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Electrical System:software

Consequence: If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Consequence: If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Power Train:automatic Transmission

Consequence: If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

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NHTSA investigations

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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