2010 Cadillac SRX: complaints, problems and recalls

I WAS T-BONED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 10-15 MPH. THE VEHICLE THAT HIT ME WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 10-15 MPH. UPON IMPACT MY AUTO. A CADILLAC SRX SUV FLIPPED OVER ON ITS LEFT SIDE. IT APPEARED AS THOUGH MY CAR DID NOT SLIDE SIDEWAYS AT ALL FROM THE IMPACT BUT JUST FLIPPED OVER ON THE LEFT SIDE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 250 miles reported. Look up ODI 10311237 at NHTSA ↗

DRIVING IN A HEAVY RAINSTORM, INCREASED VELOCITY OF WIPERS TO HIGH. THEY FROZE & ALL WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD LIT-UP INDICATING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SUCH AS ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, ETC. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS DRIVING ON A THREE LANE ROAD AT DUSK WITH NON WIPERS/VISIBILITY. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 2,633 miles reported. Look up ODI 10314082 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 15 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. LATER, WHILE ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN, THE ENGINE STALLED A SECOND TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO DEFECTS AND RELEASED THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE OWNER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,300.

Owner-reported narrative. 8 miles reported. Look up ODI 10319168 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT IT DID NOT RESPONDED. SHE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND A TECHNICIAN CAME OUT AND STARTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STILL HAVING START-UP PROBLEMS. SHE SENT LETTERS TO THE MANUFACTURER BUT RECEIVED NO CORRESPONDENCE. THE CONTACT REQUESTED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TRADED FOR ANOTHER BUT WAS INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY MORE TO DO SO. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,850. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 367.

Owner-reported narrative. 367 miles reported. Look up ODI 10322669 at NHTSA ↗

CADILLAC REFUSES TO ALLOW ME TO ORDER A NEW 2010 SRX WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE CAR COMES STANDARD WITH A CAN OF FIX-A-FLAT TYPE SOLUTION TO FIX YOUR TIRE. HOWEVER IF THE FIX-A-FLAT SOLUTION CANNOT FIX THE HOLE, YOU ARE STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY UNTIL YOU CAN BUY A NEW TIRE. THE ONLY WAY TO GET A SPARE TIRE ON A NEW SRX IS IF IT IS A FLEET PURCHASE (E.G. RENTAL CAR COMPANIES). IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BELIEVE THAT A CAR MANUFACTURER CAN REFUSE TO OFFER A SPARE TIRE AS AN OPTION ON A NEW CAR. THIS IS TOTALLY A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE ILLEGAL. PLEAS…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10323058 at NHTSA ↗

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) TO WHOM IT MIGHT CONCERN: I'M A BIG FAN OF CADILLAC CARS. I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2010 CADILLAC SRX IN DECEMBER 2010 FROM CREST CARS (CADILLAC AUTHORIZED DEALER) AND THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING GOOD, EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE. THE BRAKE MAKES LOTS OF UNACCEPTABLE GRINDING AND RATTLE NOISE IMMEDIATELY WHENEVER I START TO RELEASE THE BRAKE OR APPLY IT PARTIALLY. HERE'S HOW TO DUPLICATE THE NOISE: - IF THE CAR STOPS, RELEASE THE BRAKE GRADUALLY. THE GRIND…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10326992 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN INDEPENDENTLY ROLLING BACKWARDS. AFTER THREE ATTEMPTS, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE RENTAL FACILITY MANAGER OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,047.

Owner-reported narrative. 2,047 miles reported. Look up ODI 10335178 at NHTSA ↗

2010 CADILLAC SRX THE HOOD RELEASE LATCH IS LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE PAD FOR THE LEFT FOOT. THE FOOT IF MOVED CAN POP THE HOOD. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES ONCE AT 65 MPH SENT EMAILS TO CADILLAC NO ANSWER. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 5,315 miles reported. Look up ODI 10336774 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2010-05-25 (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: 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.

Reported: 2010-09-30 (September 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: 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.

Reported: 2011-12-20 (December 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: 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.

Reported: 2014-07-23 (July 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: 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.

Reported: 2014-09-19 (September 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: 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.

Reported: 2021-06-24 (June 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: 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.