WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT, I CAN'T SEE UNLESS I USE MY HIGH BEAMS, ON LOW BEAMS I CANNOT SEE THE ROADWAY. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT THERE IS NO RECALL. SO I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS ISSUE REPAIR AND HOPE THAT GENERAL MOTORS WOULD HAVE TO REIMBURSE ME FOR THE REPAIR, I CAN'T IMA…
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WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT, I CAN'T SEE UNLESS I USE MY HIGH BEAMS, ON LOW BEAMS I CANNOT SEE THE ROADWAY. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT THERE IS NO RECALL. SO I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS ISSUE REPAIR AND HOPE THAT GENERAL MOTORS WOULD HAVE TO REIMBURSE ME FOR THE REPAIR, I CAN'T IMAGINE A MORE IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE THAN NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE AT NIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY.
NHTSA ODI #11389679
40,000 miles · Jan 7, 2021
Exterior Lighting
THE LIGHTS ARE ENTIRELY TOO DIM TO DRIVE AFTER NIGHT EXCEPT WITH HIGH BEAMS ON. CADILLAC ADMITTED THERE WAS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE OR RESOLUTION EXCEPT FOR ME PAYING TO REPLACE BOTH HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA ODI #11387029
58,000 miles · Jan 7, 2021
Exterior Lighting
THE HEADLIGHTS EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE WORKING DON'T PUT OUT ENOUGH LIGHT TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. THERE WAS A LAWSUIT CONCERNING THIS MATTER, THE DEALER WANTED US TO FRONT $2200.00.
NHTSA ODI #11387006
50,000 miles · Dec 31, 2020
Exterior Lighting
THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE INCREASINGLY BECOME DIMMER TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE ON THE ROAD AT NIGHT WITHOUT USING HIGH BEAMS. I THINK THE ISSUE BEGAN AROUND THE MIDDLE OF 2019.
NHTSA ODI #11385802
60,000 miles · Dec 30, 2020
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME EXTREMELY DIM CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE SIGHT OF THE ROAD DIVIDERS. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIELDS CADILLAC JACKSONVILLE (7999 BLANDING BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244, …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME EXTREMELY DIM CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE SIGHT OF THE ROAD DIVIDERS. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIELDS CADILLAC JACKSONVILLE (7999 BLANDING BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244, (904) 778-7700) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REFLECTOR BEHIND THE HEADLIGHT BULBS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.*DT*JB
NHTSA ODI #11385581
40,000 miles · Dec 26, 2020
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THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I'VE ISSUED THIS FORM. THE HEADLAMPS ON MY 2014 CADILLAC SRX (AND ABOUT 300,000 OTHERS) SETTING IS SUCH THAT THE HEADLAMPS' LOW BEAMS DO NOT ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY DUE TO FAULTY ENGINEERING OR MANUFACTURING AND SHOULD UNDERGO A RECALL SERVICE BY CADILLAC.
NHTSA ODI #11385047
Mileage unknown · Dec 16, 2020
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HI-BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE USED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CREST CADILLAC (6280 TX-121, FRISCO, TX 75034) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HI-BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE USED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CREST CADILLAC (6280 TX-121, FRISCO, TX 75034) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VIN. THE CONTACT ALSO SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER WHO STATED THAT A LETTER WAS SENT OUT IN REGARDS TO THE HEADLIGHT HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. DUE TO THE NON-RESPONSE, THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #11383810
Mileage unknown · Dec 8, 2020
Exterior Lighting
THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM ON THIS CAR THAT YOU HAVE TROUBLE SEEING THE ROAD AFTER DARK. OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THOUGHT I HAD THE PARKING LIGHTS ON. THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN SEE ON A DARK ROAD IS TO USE THE BRIGHT LIGHTS WHICH ONLY BLINDS THE ONCOMING DRIVERS. THESE LIGHTS ARE VERY DANGEROUS ON CITY STREETS AND TWO LANE ROADS AS YOU…
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THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM ON THIS CAR THAT YOU HAVE TROUBLE SEEING THE ROAD AFTER DARK. OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THOUGHT I HAD THE PARKING LIGHTS ON. THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN SEE ON A DARK ROAD IS TO USE THE BRIGHT LIGHTS WHICH ONLY BLINDS THE ONCOMING DRIVERS. THESE LIGHTS ARE VERY DANGEROUS ON CITY STREETS AND TWO LANE ROADS AS YOU CAN'T SEE THE ROAD OR THE SIDES OF THE ROAD . I CAN NOT AFFORD THE $2000 OR MORE THAT IT COSTS TO GET THIS FIXED AS IT CAST OTHERS. THIS A PART DEFECT AND GM SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING FAULTY EQUIPMENT BEFORE CAUSES INJURY OR DEATH.
NHTSA ODI #11378420
Mileage unknown · Dec 7, 2020
Exterior LightingCrash
HEAD LIGHTS ARE EXTREMELY DIM FORCING OWNER TO USE HIGH BEAMS ON A SEMI REGULAR BASIS
NHTSA ODI #11378333
39,400 miles · Dec 3, 2020
Exterior Lighting
MOISTURE ENTERING THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY ON MY 2014 CADILLAC SRX CAUSES THE LOW BEAM TO BECOME FOGGY AND UNABLE TO ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY AT DARK HOURS OR IN THE RAIN WHICH IN TURN RAISES A SAFETY ISSUE
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.
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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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