The Cadillac SRX is a SUV built from 2004 to 2026 over 2 generations. Most were assembled in Mexico — 85% of those on record. Engines offered: V6, V8. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the SRX is
The Cadillac SRX is a SUV that Cadillac built from 2004 to 2026 — 23 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 2010. It has been offered with V6, V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Cadillac range: Escalade, CTS, CT5.
Where the SRX is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 2,980 SRXs on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 3GY, 3GF | 2009-2016 | |
| the United States | 1GY | 2004-2014 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Cadillac VIN decide which of these 2 lines your SRX belongs to. What every character in a SRX VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Cadillac SRX adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
SRX generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the SRX's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the SRX that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-2009 | 496 cm | 296 cm | 1920 kg | - | - |
| 2010-2016 | 483 cm | 282 cm | 1944 kg | -13 cm | +24 kg |
Between 2004 and 2016 the SRX gained -13 cm in length (-2.6%) and 24 kg in weight (+1.2%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the SRX that is 24 kg against -13 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Cadillac SRX tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment SRX owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Cadillac SRX have? Power & range
The Cadillac SRX is offered with 2 powertrains — 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 2 for the Cadillac SRX, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 3.6L · 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | FWD | Regular |
| V8 | 4.6L · 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Can a Cadillac SRX tow? Towing & payload
As an SUV, the Cadillac SRX is built to tow and haul. The exact maximum towing capacity and payload depend on the engine, drivetrain and whether it has the factory tow package.
What sets your SRX's tow & payload rating:
- Engine — a larger or turbocharged engine tows more than the base unit.
- Drivetrain & axle — 4WD/AWD and the axle ratio shift the rating.
- Tow package — the factory towing package (hitch, wiring, transmission cooler) raises the max.
- Payload & GVWR — GVWR caps the combined load; more passengers and cargo lower how much you can tow.
Exact towing capacity, payload and GVWR are added per engine, drivetrain and trim — decode your VIN above, or check the driver's door-jamb and hitch labels. Curb weight from vehicle specifications.
The SRX by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Cadillac SRX. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | SRX | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 46 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 3,263 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $1,303/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 773 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Cadillac SRX?
The SRX is a SUV, built from 2004 to 2026 across 2 generations. Engines offered: V6, V8.
Where is the Cadillac SRX made?
Across 2,980 cars in our records the split is: Mexico (85%), the United States (14.7%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the SRX have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2010. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car.
What is the Cadillac SRX warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 4 years / 50,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the SRX reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific SRX?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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