2004 CADILLAC SRX Problems & Complaints
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POWER TRAIN
21 complaints
VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAKING A LOUD CLICKING SOUND WHEN I'M STOPPED AND TAKE OFF TOOK TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE TRANSFER CASE SLIPPING! I HAVE TO SMALL CHILDREN I DRIVE DAILY AND HAVE READ THIS IS A ONGOING ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES
Mar 02, 2020
I MADE A FREE RIGHT HAND TURN INTO TRAFFIC FROM A STATIONARY POSITION BUT WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE THERE WAS A LOUD THUNKING/RATCHETING SOUND FROM UNDER MY CAR AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED BY AN ANGRY DRIVER AND I WAS FURIOUSLY HONKED AT BY MULTIPLE PEOPLE. MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE NOISE IS FROM A FAILING TRANSFER CASE WHICH SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE BASED ON WEB RESEARCH.
Mar 04, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,000.
Oct 22, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE TRANSFER CASE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:14V374000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Feb 02, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETED STOP, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
Jul 27, 2016
+ 16 more complaints for this component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
20 complaints
CADILLAC SRX RECALL. WHEN DRIVING VECHILE, THE STABILITY SYSTEM ENGAGE COME ON AND CAUSES THE VECHILE TO PULL TO EITHER SIDE. PRESS OK BUTTON AND IT STRAIGHTENED UP.
Nov 17, 2017
THE STABILITY SYSTEM ENGAGED KEEPS COMING ON IN DASH. CAUSING IT TO PULL ONE WAY OR THE OTHER. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT TIME ON HIGHWAY.
Nov 16, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE BEGUN TO FISHTAIL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Jun 18, 2015
AT ANY SPEED AND AT LEAST 100 TIMES OR MORE, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATES AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT. AT FREEWAY SPEEDS IT CAN BE A VERY STRONG PULL TO THE LEFT AND IT ALSO MAKES A NOISE. THE DEALER DOESNT SEEM TO KNOW WHY. WHEN THE STABILITY SYSTEM KICKS IN AT 60 TO 70 MPH AND IT PULLS TO THE LEFT SO HARD IT IT IS DANGEROUS, IT ALSO MAKES A SOUND BUT I DONT KNOW WHAT THE SOUND IS. IT IS DANGEROUS AS I HAVE TO CORRECT FOR THE SUDDEN PULL TO THE LEFT. I ALSO RESEARCHED THIS ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME EXPERIENCE AS ME. I BELIEVE THAT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM AND IT SHOULD BE SOLVED. IF THIS RAPID PULL TO THE LEFT GETS ANY WORSE, I BELIEVE IT IS POSSIBLE THAT IT COULD CAUSE A WRECK OR ROLL OVER DUE TO OVER CORRECTION OF THE PULL TO THE LEFT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM.
May 21, 2015
THE STABILITY SYSTEM ENGAGED MESSAGE DISPLAYS AS I AM DRIVING. AT FIRST IT WAS ONLY AT SPEEDS OVER 45MPH. RECENTLY IT COMES ON AT ANY SPEED DURING ANY ROAD OR WEATHER CONDITIONS. WHEN THE MESSAGE APPEARS THE CAR SWAYS AS IF A GUST OF WIND IS BLOWING THE CAR. AT TIMES I HEAR A GRINDING NOISE AS WELL. I HAVE ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENS AND I AM DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT SPEEDS OVER 60MPH. ONCE THE MESSAGE APPEARED AS I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS A DEEP GRINDING NOISE AND FEELING. THE MOVEMENT THE CAR MAKES WHEN THE STABILITY SYSTEM ENGAGES MAKES THE VEHICLE VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO 2 DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOPS (ONE BEING AN AUTHORIZED CADILLAC DEALERSHIP) 3 DIFFERENT TIMES, SPENT OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS IN REPAIR ATTEMPTS, AND NO ONE SEEMS TO HAVE AN ANSWER HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITH SUCH UNPREDICTABLE CONDITIONS. THERE HAS TO BE AN ANSWER TO THIS POTENTIALLY FATAL DEFECT ON THIS VEHICLE. *JS
Dec 31, 2014
+ 15 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
15 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SRX CADILLAC. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT INDICATED THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE THROTTLE BODY. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88, 0000.
Jun 02, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE PCM WAS REPAIRED. AFTER 2,000 MILES, THE ENGINE LOCKED UP AND STALLED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
Oct 14, 2010
I PURCHASED THIS CERTIFIED VEHICLE IN 2007 WITH 35,000 MILES MY ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON SINCE 12/08 I WENT TO HE DEALERSHIP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THE TOLD ME IT WAS MY GAS CAP OR ONETIME THEY SAID IT WAS MY OIL THAT NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. I CONTINUOUSLY HAD THIS PROBLEM BRINGING MY VEHICLE BACK AND FORTH TO GET REPAIRED AND MY ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON AND NOW I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY ENGINE WHERE THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME NOT TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE. *TR
Oct 28, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE EXITING FROM THE LIFTGATE OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A SEVERE BURN FROM THE TAIL PIPE. SHE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION WITH A PHYSICIAN. THE ELONGATED TAIL PIPE EXTENDED PAST THE BUMPER OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 35,393.
Sep 03, 2008
MY 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS GETTING HER BACKPACK OUT OF THE BACK AND LEANED UP AGAINST THE EXHAUST PIPE AND RECEIVED 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON HER UPPER THIGH. SHE IS NOW 8 YEARS OLD AND HAS A PERMANENT SCAR ON HER UPPER THIGH. SHE HAS BEEN BRANDED FOR LIFE. SHE HAS A SCAR THAT IS A CIRCLE FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE DOCTOR SAID BECAUSE OF THE SEVERITY OF THE BURN, SHE WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE SCAR SINCE IT DAMAGED HER SKIN. I CONTACTED CADILLAC DIRECTLY AND ASKED THEM TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. UNFORTUNATELY THEY HAVE NOT. *TR
Dec 18, 2007
+ 10 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
14 complaints
Sun roof exploded in my driveway.
Apr 11, 2024
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A 1.2 INCH PEBBLE STRUCK THE SUNROOF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE SUNROOF GLASS EXPLODED, BUT WAS CAUGHT BY THE VINYL SLIDING COVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 36,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PEBBLE WAS THROWN BY A CHILD, ABOUT 10 FEET FROM THE VEHICLE. IT HAD TO HIT THE ROOF GLASS AT A LOW ANGLE. UPDATED 12/31/07
Sep 17, 2007
ULTRAVIEW SUNROOF ON MY 2004 CADILLAC SRX EXPLODED, SHATTERING INTO 100'S OF PIECES. NOT STRUCK BY FOREIGN OBJECT. OUTSIDE TEMP = 75; SPPED = 65 MPH. *JB
Jul 30, 2007
2004 CADILLAC SRX SUNROOF SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING. *TS *JB
Oct 04, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH WITH THE POWER SUN ROOF OPEN, A VIBRATION AND A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD. UPON INSPECTION, ONE OF THE BOLTS WERE MISSING AND ANOTHER WAS LOOSE. AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED WITH THE SERVICE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.
Sep 20, 2006
+ 9 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
13 complaints
IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN 2014 RECALL, BUT VIN IS NOT LISTED IN THE RECALL. ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY.
Feb 26, 2017
THE CAR DIED ON A CVS PARKING LOT IN TROY,NY,TOWED BACK TO BOSTON,MA.AFTER PUTTING A NEW ENGINE IN ON JULY,2016,THE KEY COULDN'T COME OUT,NORWOOD CADILAC DEALER TOLD US SOMETHING IS DREWING THE BATTERY,AFTER $920 ELECTRICAL CHECK,DIED AGAIN THE FOLLOWING WEEK WHILE PARKED ON OUR DRIVEWAY. THEN ANOTHER$900 THEY DISCONNECTED THE RADIO,DVD,TELLING US IT'LL BE GOOD FOR MY DAUGHTER TO DRIVE BACK TO COLLEGE IN NY. TWO WEEKS LATER,SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN,KEY WON'T COME OUT,TOWED TO THEM,NOW THEY TOLD US NEED A ECM,WE QUESTIONED THEM WHY THEY DON'T CHANGE THAT IN THE FIRST PLACE,THEY SAID WAS THE DRAWING BACK FED THE ECM,CAUSE THE FAILER,SO WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $1050 SEPRATELY AND UNSURE HOW LONG IT'S GOOD FOR.
Oct 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION UNTIL AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V394000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,288.
Sep 24, 2015
THE KEY STICKS IN IGNITION. DIFFICULT TO GET THE "LOCKING SYSTEM" ?? TO RELEASE SO THE KEY WILL COME OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS. I HEARD ABOUT THIS WEBSITE TODAY ON THE RADIO. HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME.
Jun 27, 2015
I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2014. IN OCTOBER 2014, I CALLED THE CADILLAC DEALER IN ROSEVILLE, MN AND I STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED A CALL OR ANYTHING YET. I AM NOT SURE IF I SHOULD BE CALLING MY INSURANCE AGENT AND ATTORNEY FOR ASSISTANT ON THIS ISSUE BECAUSE I DRIVE MY KIDS TO DAYCARE EVERY MORNING! I HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE SOON. *TR
Mar 20, 2015
+ 8 more complaints for this component
STEERING
9 complaints
THIS VEHICLE NEEDS A RECALL IMMEDIATELY AS THE ISSUE CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT OR DEATH TO THE DRIVER/ PASSENGERS/ OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD. WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED ON BOTH THE HIGHWAY AND CITY STREETS, IT ABRUPTLY SHIFTS INTO ANOTHER LANE WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AND DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO PRESS ON THE BRAKES OR MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL FOR A FEW SECONDS TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. A "SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM" WARNING POPS UP ON THE SCREEN DIRECTLY AFTERWARDS AND A LOUD WARNING SOUND CONSTANTLY RINGS THROUGH THE CAR UNTIL YOU STOP THE VEHICLE AND TURN IT OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES. DRIVING THE CAR AGAIN REPEATS THE SAME PROBLEM. RESEARCH OF THE ISSUE SHOWS THAT MANY OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AND UPON INSPECTION AT THE MECHANIC, MOST ARE NOT GIVEN A SOLUTION. SOME BLOGS SAY REPLACING THE "STEERING WHEEL SENSOR" HAS SOLVED THEIR PROBLEM HOWEVER I HAVE REPLACED THE SENSOR ALONG WITH THE ENTIRE STEERING POWER STEERING RACK, BRAKES, TIRES, AND SEVERAL OTHER PARTS AND IN A YEAR I AM STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM EVERY SINGLE TIME I DRIVE. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND THE COMPANY NEEDS TO RECALL AND INVESTIGATE THE ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY HURT.
Apr 07, 2021
STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM RANDOMLY ENGAGES. THE CAR THEN SOMETIMES VIBRATES OR SHUTTERS (BRAKE ENGAGING?) AND ON TWO OCCASIONS THE CAR TUGGED TO THE LEFT. A SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL MESSAGE ALSO RANDOMLY APPEARS. A CADILLAC DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAULTY STEERING SENSOR. THE REPAIR IS NOT COVERED BY GM AND A PRICE OF $405 WAS QUOTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. BECAUSE A SAFETY SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS AND AFFECTS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, A SAFETY RECALL SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED. *TR
Mar 17, 2010
VEHICLE STABILITY SYSTEM ENGAGED SPONTANEOUSLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO "HYDROPLANE"...STEERING INOPERABLE AND BRAKING SLOW AT BEST. DASH LIGHT WOULD READ " STABILITY SYSTEM ENGAGED". EVENT WOULD LAST A FEW SECONDS. TAKEN TO CADILLAC DEALER. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY STEERING WHEEL SENSOR. *TR
Jan 16, 2010
VEHICLE STABILITY SYSTEM BEGAN TO ENGAGE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUSING VEHICLE TO TEMPORARILY ENGAGE ABS, AND VEERING OFF COURSE. VEHICLE STABILITY SYSTEM SERVICE LIGHT APPEARED. PROBLEM WORSENED OVER AA 1 MONTH PERIOD. TOOK TO CADILLAC DEALERSHIP WHERE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR. *TR
Jan 12, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY PULLS TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 135,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Aug 07, 2009
+ 4 more complaints for this component
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL AND THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME RESISTANT TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS OVER 5 MPH. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WOULD RESUME NORMAL FUNCTION ONCE THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Apr 01, 2013
THE PROBLEM WITH MY 2004 CADILLAC SRX STARTED AFTER THE DEALER COMPLETED A RECALL SERVICE FOR THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT FROM PARK PROBLEM NOW THE VEHICLE CAN BE SHIFTED FROM PARK WITH KEY IN OR OUT OF THE IGNITION, RUNNING OR NOT AND WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF THE KEY DOES NOT RELEASE FROM IGNITION, NOW TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHAT IS THE PROBLEM. ALSO STABILITY CONTROL MESSAGE COMES ON . I HAVE READ THAT TWO PEOPLE HAVE DIED IN ACCIDENTS ALREADY FROM STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS MALFUNCTIONING IN THE 2004 CADILLAC SRX. *TR
Aug 04, 2011
2004 CADILLAC SRX V8 AWD - TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES OF DRIVING, DISPLAY PANEL SAYS TO SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM. THIS OCCURS IN DRY WEATHER, UNDER NO ADVERSE CONDITIONS. SENSOR HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED. *KB
Jul 20, 2011
WHEN MAKING A TURN, GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP OR TAKING A SHARP TURN THE TRACTION ENGAGEMENT SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. AT TIMES THE VEHICLE WILL STOP ACCELERATING. *TR
Oct 26, 2010
STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS KICKS IN WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ABOUT A YEAR AND HALF AGO AND THEY REPLACED A SENSOR. PROBLEM HAS STARTED AGAIN. HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALER AND THEY SAY THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RECREATE PROBLEM. *TR
Aug 03, 2010
+ 2 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6 complaints
MY HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH LIGHT TO BE SAFE. I CANNOT SEE WHEN THEY ARE ON THE LOW BEAM, AND OTHERS FLASH THEIR LIGHTS AT ME AS IF TO SAY THEY CAN'T SEE ME EITHER. I CAN SEE WELL WHEN THE HIGH BEAMS ARE ON, THEN ONCOMING TRAFFIC FLASHES THEY ARE TOO BRIGHT AND BLINDING THEM. I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THIS ISSUE FOR THIS VEHICLE ON THE INTERNET. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. I HAVE STOPPED DRIVING AT NIGHT DUE TO THE FACT I CAN NOT SEE. AFTER ALL THE COMPLAINTS THAT AVE BEEN FILE CADILLAC NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL, AND FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE MY LIFE STYLE BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I GUESS IT IS GOING TO TAKE SOMEONE/SOMEONE'S GETTING KILLED BEFORE THIS ISSUE IS CORRECTED BY CADILLAC. THIS ISSUE WAS NOT DISCLOSED TO ME WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR.
Jun 07, 2020
THE FRONT BLINKER AND RUNNING LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY BURNING OUT. I'VE REPLACED THEM 3 TIMES IN 3 YEARS AND IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO DO. THE BULBS ARE ONE OF THE MOST EXPENSIVE BLINKER BULBS TO PURCHASE ( ACCORDING TO MY PARTS STORE) AND IT TAKES OVER AN HOUR TO GET TO THE BULB. WHAT A MESS!
Oct 07, 2016
DESIGN AND REPAIR OF DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) IS SO POOR THAT ONE IS TEMPTED TO DISCONNECT THEM. THE DRL BULB IS THE SAME AS THE TURN SIGNAL BULB. EVIDENTLY, THE HOUSING FOR THIS BULB WAS DESIGNED IN PLASTIC, AS IS COMMON WITH MANY LIGHT HOUSINGS. HOWEVER, THE DESIGN FAILED TO CONSIDER THAT THE DRL IS ON WHENEVER THE CAR IS ON. OVER TIME, AND FREQUENTLY, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH EITHER THE BULB OR THE HOUSING OR THE ASSOCIATED WIRING, DUE TO HEAT. THEN, ONE OR SEVERAL OF THE COMPONENTS MUST BE REPLACED. NOT SO BAD, EXCEPT THAT THE OVERALL LAMP HOUSING CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED BY REMOVING MULTIPLE ELEMENTS OF BODYWORK. THIS CAN BE DIFFICULT AND TIME-CONSUMING, THEN ONE GETS TO REMOVE THE ACTUAL HOUSING, WHICH IS AWKWARDLY PLACED FOR REMOVING THE RETAINING BOLTS. I HAVE OWNED MY 2004 SRX FOR THREE YEARS AND HAVE ENCOUNTERED MULTIPLE FAILURES OF THE DRL AND TURN SIGNALS. SOMETIMES THEY START WORKING AGAIN WITHOUT REPAIR, AND SOMETIMES REPAIR IS REQUIRED. THE SAFETY ISSUE IS THAT WE HAVE DRLS FOR A REASON, AND WE HAVE TURN SIGNALS FOR A REASON. THERE ARE MULTIPLE BLOGS CONTAINING SAD STORIES OF HOW HARD IT IS TO MAKE A BULB CHANGE, AND I PERSONALLY OFTEN SEE THIS MODEL BEING DRIVEN (AS I AM NOW) WITH ONLY ONE LIGHT WORKING. IN GENERAL, THIS SEEMS A VERY SAFE AND RELIABLE CAR; SEEMS THAT GM COULD HAVE DESIGNED THE BULB HOUSING OF A STURDIER MATERIAL.
Sep 10, 2016
TURN SIGNAL/DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS BURN OUT EVERY OTHER MONTH. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 3 YEARS AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BULB AND SOCKET ON BOTH SIDES 6 SEPARATE TIMES. *TR
Aug 01, 2010
FRONT TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER NO LESS THAN 6 TIMES THROUGHOUT IT'S LIFE. I HAVE PERSONALLY CHANGED 2 TURN SIGNAL BULBS. I AM AN ENGINEER... AND THE BULBS ARE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AFTER REPLACEMENT. THE BULBS "SOCKET" IS PLASTIC WITH A WIRE. IT APPEARS THE WIRE MELTS THE PLASTIC AND THE TURN SIGNAL STOPS WORKING PREMATURELY. THIS MIGHT BE FIXED WITH BULB THAT IS OF ALL GLASS CONSTRUCTION (WHICH GM DOES NOT USE AND NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL PARTS STORE). OR POSSIBLY THE TURN SIGNAL CIRCUIT IS USING TOO MUCH CURRENT FOR THIS APPLICATION. EITHER WAY THIS IS A CERTAIN DESIGN DEFECT... NOTED ON CADILLAC FORUMS. I JUST REPLACED ANOTHER BULB AND THE NEXT DAY IT IS NOT WORKING AGAIN. THE PROBLEM I FIND, IS THERE IS NO WAY TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. THERE ARE NO "FAULTY" PARTS TO REPLACE. IT MUST BE A DESIGN DEFECT. AND OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES ARE A LIABILITY ON THE ROAD. *TR
Nov 03, 2008
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ENGINE
5 complaints
2004 Cadillac SRX had emissions recall work completed in 2008. Since that time GM and Cadillac have had numerous recalls in subsequent model years with the same issue. Emissions problems have reoccurred. The problem is actually not being fixed if it keeps reoccurring. This affects the air we breathe. Vehicle has been inspected.
Jul 19, 2023
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the check engine warning light would remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel system was faulty, a yaw sensor was faulty, and a battery sensor was faulty. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.
Apr 18, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ON SOME OCCASIONS, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHEVROLET OF GOLDSBORO (3300 US 70 BYPASS EAST, GOLDSBORO, NC 27534, (919) 751-2200) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE RESULTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230,000.
Jul 03, 2018
AC COMPRESSOR FROZE WHEN I TURNED THE AC ON. THIS IN TURN SNAPPED MY SERPENTINE BELT AND MY CAR BROKE DOWN. REPLACED SERPENTINE BELT ($150) AND AC COMPRESSOR ($500) WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH CONDENSER ($200). *JS
Dec 30, 2015
WHILE DRIVING ON CALIFORNIA FREEWAY, ENGINE LOST POWER AND COULDN'T BE RESTARTED. MECHANIC SAYS THAT TIMING CHAINS BROKE CAUSING CATASTROPHIC, IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO ENGINE AND PISTONS. APPARENTLY, CADILLAC SRX OWNERS HAVE FREQUENTLY COMPLAINED OF TIMING CHAIN ISSUES, BUT GM HAS NOT RECALLED THESE VEHICLES. LOSING ENGINE POWER ON A FREEWAY IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
Nov 24, 2012
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
While driving down the road the sunroof detached causing me to have to grab it to stop from flying off while going 75mph down the highway. And then hold it on while I operated the vehicle to a safer place to duck tape it back down. This caused the sunroof to obviously not operate properly any longer as well obviously...
Dec 31, 2021
THIS CAR HAS A PANORAMIC SUN ROOF. THE ENTIRE ROOF OF THE CAR IS GLASS. AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE ENTIRE SUNROOF (THE GLASS PANELS, THE TRACKS, THE SUNROOF MOTORS, THE RACK) COMPLETELY FLEW OFF AND THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR BEHIND IT. . I GUESS THE WIND GOT UNDER IT AND RIPPED THE SUNROOF FROM THE CAR. THE SUNROOF WAS CLOSED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I COME TO FIND OUT THAT THE PANORAMIC ROOF IS INSTALLED AND SECURED WITH ONLY GLUE. THERE ARE NO BOLTS THAT SECURE THE ROOF TO THE CAR. THE GLUE MUST'VE BEEN GETTING OLD AND ALLOWED THE WIND TO TEAR THE REST OF IT APART.
Jan 02, 2021
TO BE HONEST I THINK SOMEONE ALREADY PROBABLY SUBMITTED MY LICENSE PLATE THAT'S HOW UNSAFE IT IS IF YOU NEED PICS AND ETC I WAS TOLD THIS COULD BE RELATED TO THE STEERING. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE MADE A POPPING CRACKING NOISE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. *JS
Feb 19, 2020
I WAS DRIVING IT GOT TO STOP SIGN WENT TO ACCELERATE AND IT WOULDN'T GO I THEN TURNED IT OFF WAITED A FEW MINUTES STARTED IT UP AND OFF WE WENT IT DROVE FINE FOR ABOUT 5 MILES THEN IT STARTED LIKE JERKING SO I GOT IT HOME SAFELY NEXT DAY DRIVING IT ON THE HIGHWAY IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE GOT IT OFF THE HIGHWAY SAFELY I SHUT IT OFF WAITED 10 MINUTES STARTED IT UP AND IT ACCELERATED FINE FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES THEN I JUST WANTED TO GET IT BACK HOME NORMALLY IT IS A HALF HOUR RIDE IT TOOK ABOUT AN HOUR AND A HALF TO GET IT BACK HOME SO I WAITED TILL NEXT DAY WENT OUT STARTED IT UP WE PULLED OUT FINE GOT TO STOP SIGN WENT TO ACCELERATE TO PULL OUT AND THE ONLY THING IT DID WAS REV THE RPM UP I TURNED IT OFF WAITED A FEW MINUTES STARTED IT BACK UP AND THEN IT ACCELERATED TO PULL OUT THE CAR ONLY HAS 132,056 MILES ON IT , IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD , I AM NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE IT ANYWHERE, I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE ENOUGH TO BE ON THE LIST AS A RECALL I READ ON FORUMS ALOT OF OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE.
Jan 28, 2020
IT SHOWS UP ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE DRIVING CHANGE AND THE WILL BE A CLINKING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. IT MAKES IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE
Jun 14, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE BEARINGS, CVC JOINTS, A ROTOR ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE, AND TWO ROTORS IN THE REAR. MONTHS LATER, THE ABNORMAL NOISE RETURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED OR EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V151000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT WAS TO CHECK WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Oct 19, 2016
MY BRAKES FAILED AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR, I HAD JUST MADE A U TURN AND WAS PARKING IN A PARKING SPACE ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND DID NOT STOP THE CAR. ALTHOUGH, I PUMPED THE BRAKES NOTHING HAPPENED. PRAISE THE LORD JESUS I WAS GOING VERY SLOW AS THERE WAS SEPTA BUS BEHIND ME AND CAR IN FRONT OF ME.
Aug 27, 2016
I FOUND OUT I HAVE RUSTY BRAKE LINES. MY BRAKES FAILED ON ME WHILE DRIVING. I PULLED INTO THE CLOSEST PARKING LOT AND SAW THE FLUID POURING FROM UNDER MY CAR. *JS
Dec 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES WOULD SEIZE AND EXHIBIT A SCREECHING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V151000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) BUT DID NOT CONFIRM IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000 AND THE CURRENT 126,250.
May 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 5 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE BRAKES ERRONEOUSLY ENGAGED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, IT BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC OR DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 39,011.
Nov 02, 2012
SUSPENSION
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE TRIED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL IT EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NEED TO BE REBUILT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THREE MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE HUB BEARING WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Apr 26, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO BECOME ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE SERVICE STABILIZING SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT THE TIME. THE CONTACT HAD TO HIT THE RESET BUTTON AND THE COMPUTER RESET ITSELF. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THE DEALER COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 64,000.
Nov 17, 2010
MY REAR SUBFRAME CAME UN-WELDED. CAR LOST ABILITY TO CONTROL DIRECTION DUE TO REAR WHEEL POINTING IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM ON THE 2005 MODEL BUT NOT YET FOR THE 2004 MODEL. *TR
Sep 11, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY SPUN OUT OF CONTROL ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD INTO THE GRASS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A PARTIAL DETACHMENT OF THE SUBFRAME CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE OR MISSING FRAME WELDS. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V125000 (SUSPENSION: REAR) FOR THE 2005 CADILLAC SRX MODEL. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED THAT THE RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE HIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. HE EXPERIENCED THE IDENTICAL FAILURES AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,345.
Jun 10, 2010
NOISE IN REAR OF AUTO,RESULT WAS WHEEL BEARING IN REAR WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE BAD NATIONAL BACK ORDER OF PART, WAITING FOR CAR TO BE REPAIRED.. CAR HAS ONLY 34K MILES. *TR
Aug 12, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
5 complaints
THE BRAKE BOOSTER SUPPLY HOSE DEGRADES AND FALLS OFF RESULTING IN NO POWER ASSIST. THIS CAN HAPPEN WITH NO PRIOR WARNING AND RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND OR BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. THIS VEHICLE IS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX WITH A ENGINE CODE 'A' BUT OTHER MODELS MAY BE AFFECTED. *TR
Jun 30, 2009
MY CADILLAC SRX (PURCHASED 4/2/2004, MILEAGE 34,599) SUFFERED A COMPLETE HYDRAULIC BRAKE FAILURE. THIS OCCURRED IN A PARKING LOT, AT LOW SPEED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE BRAKES UNDER WARRANTY. THE DEALER STATED THAT BOTH HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS HAD FAILED AND THE ONLY BRAKING WAS THE PARKING BRAKE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME HE HAD SEEN THIS TYPE OF FAILURE ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. *JB
Nov 14, 2006
THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL WAS DESIGNED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. THE CONSUMER FOOT GETS STUCK UNDERNEATH THE BRAKE PEDAL. *JB. BRAKE PEDAL IS CURVED TO THE RIGHT-BRINGING IT TOO CLOSE FOR PEOPLE WITH WIDE SHOES LIKE ME. ALSO, FIREWALL ON RIGHT IS VERY CLOSE TO GAS PEDAL SO YOU CANNOT MOVE YOUR FOOT TO THE RIGHT TO GET MORE CLEARANCE. I FEEL THIS COULD CAUSE A FEW SECONDS DELAY IN REACHING BRAKE PEDAL IN EMERGENCY, WHICH COULD RESULT UN FATAL ACCIDENT.*AK
Oct 12, 2004
VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN CONSUMER RELEASED THE BRAKE. VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS, JUMPED THE CURB AND HIT A TREE. MR. HOWARD KAPLAN AND MR. ANTHONY MC CLAIN WERE BOTH ASSIGNED THE SAME ODI #$ 10064585. *PH VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN AN INCLINE WITH WHEELS TURNED TO THE LEFT. WHEN VEHICLE MOVED BACKWARDS, CONSUMER TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BUT FAILED. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER DOESN'T KNOW WHAT GEAR THE VEHICLE WAS IN UPON RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE. *LA
Apr 20, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM LIGHT FLASHED ON DASHBOARD. SUDDENLY VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER MORE THAN ONCE. *AK
Mar 08, 2004
STRUCTURE
4 complaints
THE HOOD DOES NOT STAY UP ON IT'S OWN. I HAVE TO USE A STICK TO PROP IT OPEN. *JS
Dec 30, 2015
WENT THROUGH THE CAR WASH. DURING FINAL STAGE (WIND TO BLOW OFF MOISTURE) WINDSHIELD HEADER FLEW OFF CAR. AFTER INSPECTION IT WAS REVEALED THAT THE ONLY METHOD OF ATTACHMENT TO THE VEHICLE WAS DOUBLE SIDED TAPE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE ESPECIALLY GIVEN THE LOCATION OF THE PIECE WHERE THERE IS A LOT OF WIND (FRONT OF ROOF). *TR
Jun 03, 2010
THERE IS WATER GETTING INTO THE CAR. IN THE REAR, BACK.. THE COMPARTMENT THAT HOLDS THE TIRE JACK IS BUILDING UP WATER. *TR
Nov 11, 2008
DT: APPROACHED RED LIGHT WITH SOMEONE IN FRONT WHO WITH ZERO SPEED. DUE TO THE PLASTIC GRILL SUBSTAINED DAMAGE TO WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID CONTAINER. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN YET.
May 25, 2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4 complaints
WHEN ACTIVATING THE RESUME SWITCH TO A SET SPEED OF 65MPH, THE SWITCH STICKS IN THE RESUME/ACCELERATION POSITION, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATING PAST THE SET SPEED, TOO SPEEDS GREATER 85 MPH, PRIOR TO DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL. THIS HAS OCCURRED THREE DIFFERENT TIMES OVER THE PAST FIVE OR SIX YEARS. THE CONDITION WAS INTENTIONALLY INDUCED ON ONE OCCASION. *TR
Jan 07, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PULLING INTO HIS DRIVEWAY, THE ENGINE BEGAN IDLE EXCESSIVELY. ALTHOUGH HE PRESSED THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATED, CAUSING HIM TO CRASH INTO HIS GARAGE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS THAT WOULD ALLUDE TO THE FAILURE OR WHY IT WOULD OCCUR. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED TO-DATE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER TO-DATE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 72,218.
Jan 07, 2010
2004 CADILLAC SRX-V6 BRAKES BECAME INOPERATIVE RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *MR THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO THE BACK OF A P-2 PICKUP. THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL THEN STRUCK THE CURB AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED NORTHBOUND. *SC *JB
Apr 06, 2005
WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE COMMENCES TO ACCELERATE AND LURCH FORWARD. CONDITIONS FORCE THE VEHICLE OVER A GUARD RAIL THROUGH A FENCE BEFORE STOPPING. THE CONSUMER AND HER UNBORN BABY WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *NM
Feb 17, 2005
AIR BAGS
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE STARTED TO OCCUR AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL RELATED TO THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
Oct 28, 2014
2004 CADILLAC SRX INVOLVED IN A FRONT END RASH ON JAN 19, 2010. SEVERE FRONT END CRASH HOWEVER AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Apr 11, 2010
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN CAR TURNED INTO THE ON POSITION. INJURIES IN THIS CASE NONE. POSSIBLE INJURIES FOR OTHER PEOPLE INCLUDE CHILDREN SITTING IN LAP WHEN CAR IS STARTED, HEAD CLOSE TO THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN CAR IS STARTED, PERMANENT DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS, OR DEATH. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN RECALLED BUT NOT IN MY VEHICLE. CAUSE IS FAULTY AIRBAG DIAGNOSTIC UNIT WHICH CAN SET OFF AIRBAGS WHEN TESTING OCCURS. TESTING CAN BE CONDUCTED ON AIRBAGS BY ONSTAR WHILE CAR IS DRIVING POSSIBLY SETTING OFF AIRBAG WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION.
Apr 27, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
DT: CONTACT STATES WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE THE BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED TO STOP AND VEHICLE MOVED VERY SLOWLY AND THEN ACCELERATED. *AK
Jun 03, 2005
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 35 MPH, WHEN COMING TO A STOP LIGHT, VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND STRUCK THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK.....*AK THE CONSUMER ATTEPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP.
Feb 07, 2005
BRAKE PEDAL IS ANGLED TOWARDS AND TOO CLOSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AT LEAST TWELVE TIMES CONSUMER STEPPED ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHILE BRAKING. *AK *MR
Mar 17, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
Ran out of gas after putting gas in the car tried to start it and the ignition got stuck and continued to try to start on its own I had to pull the back to the off position I tried to start it again and it would not start and the lights on the dash And the radio control center did not come on. And car will not even try to start before this the car had been cutting off while driving down the road for no reason and it kept showing a check stability control warning and low tire pressure even though tires were not low at all
Jul 07, 2021
I WAS DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE JUST CUT OFF ON ME EVERY THING LOCKED UP EVEN THE BRAKES I COULDN'T STOP SO I CHUNKED THE GEAR IN PARK TO AVOID FROM SMASHING INTO ANYONE I WAS SO AFRAID BUT IT CRANK RIGHT UP AFTER BUT I NOTICED THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND THE GAS GAUGE WAS NO LONGER WORKING..
Jul 14, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
MY CAR WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN I STARTED TO DRIVE OFF THE CAR JERKED A LITTLE THEN I APPLIED THE BREAK. STILL IN THE DRIVEWAY,I TRIED TO CONTINUE ON BUT NOTICED THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE. AHAD IT PLACED ON A CODE READER,P2122,ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT D LOW .REPLACED PEDAL,STILL THE SAME THING. *TR
Jul 02, 2020
THIS CAR CONTINUES TO REDUCE ACCELERATION WHILE IN MOTION ON HIGHWAYS AS WELL AS MAIN ROADS DO TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, WHICH CLASSIFIES THIS VEHICLE AS LIFE THREATENING AND UNSAFE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. I'VE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP ON MANY OCCASIONS TO BE REPAIRED, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO REOCCUR. I TAKE MY FAMILY'S SAFETY SERIOUSLY SO PLEASE HELP US WITH THIS REPETITIVE DANGEROUS ISSUE. *TR
Apr 02, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
THE STABILITY SYSTEM ENGAGES AND DISENGAGES ON ITS OWN. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL FOURMS AND REPORTS AS TO PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE . HAPPENS AT LEAST 1 TIME A DAY BUT USUALLY SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD (WHICH IS THE ONLY TIME IT PHYSICALLY ENGAGES IT) THE STABILITY SYSTEM WARNING LIKE COMES ON AND SAYS TO SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM AND THE SYSTEM WILL ENGAGE ON IT'S OWN. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CAR APPLYS THE BRAKES ON IT'S OWN AND THEY GET ALOT OF VIBRATIONS AND IT PUSHES THE CAR LEFT OR RIGHT FROM THE FRONT END , ALMOST GOT INTO A WRECK AND WOULD LOVE FOR A RECALL TO ME PUBLISHED FOR THIS BECAUSE THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN .
Nov 04, 2019
CADILLAC SRX 2004, THE STABILIZER KEEPS ENGAGING AND WHEN IT ENGAGES, IT JERKS THE CAR, IT MAKES THE CAR SWERVE. IT ENGAGES WITHOUT NOTICE AND IF YOU ARE NOT PAYING ATTENTION WHEN IT ENGAGES, YOU LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR. *TR
Jun 07, 2010
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
2004 SRX STABILITY SYS READY COMES ON AND THE STEERING PULLS LEFT OR RIGHT ABS LIGHT , BRAKE LIGHT , COMES ON NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT IT IS OR WHAT TO DO HELP
Oct 18, 2017
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE STABILITY SYSTEM HAS ENGAGED ON ITS OWN, CAUSING MY CAR TO BRAKE ON ITS OWN AND SWERVE AND SKID TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT, BRAKES SHUDDER AND GOES FROM 70 MPH TO 30 IN A FEW SECONDS... IT HAS HAPPENED AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS IN DIFFERENT CLIMATE CONDITIONS. THE MESSAGE ON SCREEN SAYS STABILITY SYSTEM ENGAGED, THEN TRACTION ENGAGED, WHICH I HAVE TURNED OFF. I BROUGHT MY CAR INTO A DEALER AFTER THE FIRST EXPERIENCE AND THEY REPLACED THE STABILITY SYSTEM SENSOR, AT A COST NEAR $600 TO ME! A COUPLE WEEKS WENT BY WITH NOTHING WRONG, WE MOVED ACROSS TEXAS AND NOW ITS HAPPENING DAILY!!! THE DEALERSHIPS DON'T KNOW WHAT IS WRONG AND 'HAVENT HEARD ANY COMPLAINTS LIKE MINE', WHICH I FIND VERY HARD TO BELIEVE AFTER READING THE COMPLAINTS LISTED HERE AND IN OTHER BLOGS/WEBSITES!! THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT GM REALLY NEEDS TO FIX, I DRIVE MY KIDS AROUND IN THIS CAR AND DEPEND ON IT TO GET ME TO AND FROM WORK SAFELY NOT VEERING ME OFF ROAD POSSIBLY CAUSING A MAJOR ACCIDENT!!! I LIKE MANY OTHER PEOPLE WORK HARD TO PAY MY CAR NOTE AND CANT AFFORD $600 'FIXES' THAT DONT FIX!!! *TR
Jun 04, 2013
STEERING,SUSPENSION
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE IN THE SUSPENSION. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 07/12/17*LJ *JS
May 30, 2017
I OWN A 2004 CADILLAC SRX WITH ONLY 75,000 MILES ON IT AND THE STEERING GEAR (RACK-IN-PINION) HAS TO BE REPLACED NOW FOR THE 2ND TIME. THE FIRST TIME IT HAD TO BE REPLACED WAS AFTER THE CAR JUST WENT OUT OF WARRANTY WITH ONLY 57,000 MILES ON IT AND CADILLAC WOULD NOT REPAIR IT UNDER WARRANTY, ONLY 7,000 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY?? HOW OFTEN DO YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ON A BWM, VOLVO, LEXUS, INFINITY OR EVEN YET A YUGO AT ONLY 57000 MILES? THE CAR HAS BEEN PERFECTLY MAINTAINED, SERVICED AND KEPT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. IT WAS REPLACED WITH A BRAND NEW STEERING GEAR FROM CLASSIC CADILLAC. NOW ONLY 18 MONTHS LATER AND 17000 MILES THE STEERING GEAR HAS GONE BAD AGAIN. THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR AND CADILLAC/GM IS TELLING ME THAT THE PART ONLY COMES WITH ONLY A 12 MONTH, 12000 MILE WARRANTY??? THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECTIVE IN THE DESIGN OF YOUR PRODUCT. I CALLED THE 800-458-80006 CUSTOMER HELP LINE AND HAVE LITTLE CONFIDENCE THAT CADILLAC WILL HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM. MY CAR IS NOW GOING TO BE TIED UP IN THE SHOP FOR SEVERAL DAYS AND IS GOING TO BE A HUGE INCONVENIENCES AND EXPENSE TO MYSELF AND FAMILY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHO I CAN SPEAK WITH AT CADILLAC/GM TO TALK WITH ABOUT THIS OBVIOUS DEFECT IN YOUR PRODUCT. *TR
Mar 18, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
CONSTANTLY, CONSTANT PROBLEMS. EVERY TIME I TURN AROUND THIS CAR IS STALLING, THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON , SLOWING ACCELERATION AND CAUSING SAFETY ISSUES. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN I SEE THE DIC MESSAGE BOARD BLINKING AND THE CAR ACTS AS THOUGH IT IS GOING TO STOP. THESE ISSUES LISTED ON THIS SITE FROM ALL THESE PEOPLE NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED BEFORE SOMEONE IS HURT OR KILLED. I AM NOW WRITING TO CADILLAC BECAUSE THE ISSUES ARE GETTING OUT OF CONTROL AND I AM AFRAID FOR MY AND MY CHILD'S LIFE. I AM MOVING FORWARD TO SEEK OUT AN ATTORNEY FOR A LAWSUIT THIS IS RIDICULOUS.
Apr 06, 2017
EVERY TIME I START MY CAR I GET SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST AND SERVICE STABILITY SYS" AND I CALLED MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID HE HAS READ A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS. AFTER RESEARCHING I DID NOT WANT TO GO SPEND A LOT OF TIME AND MONEY SINCE IT SEAMS NO ONE HAS THE ANSWER TO OUR PROBLEM. MY CAR SEAMS TO RUN GOOD IT IS JUST SCARY TO THINK THERE MIGHT BE SOMETHING REALLY WRONG WITH MY CAR. I HOPE YOU GUYS CAN GET THE ANSWER TO OUR PROBLEM [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Oct 23, 2012
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
2 complaints
WHEN THE LIGHT TURN GREEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AND MY TRUCK START MAKING A LOUD RATTLING / THUMPING NOISE. ONCE THE 2004 SRX CHANGE GEARS THEN THE VEHICLE IS ROLLING WITH NO PROBLEM. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO CADILLAC AND I HAVE PAPERWORK THAT SAY I NEED A BEARING HUB ON THE LEFT TIRE THINKING THAT'S WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS BUT THAT WAS NOT THE PROBLEM. I HAD THE REPAIRS DONE ON BOTH PASSENGER HUBS AND STILL THE NOISE IS THERE. I WENT TO SEVERAL REPAIR SHOPS AND SOME SAY THE TRANSFER CASE OR THE CHAIN IS SLIPPING. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF FEBRUARY FROM A USED CAR LOT NOT KNOWING WHAT I WAS GETTING MYSELF INTO. I'M AFRAID TO HAVE MY KIDS IN THE TRUCK WITH ME BECAUSE WHEN I TAKE OFF FAST THE KNOCKING WILL START. I HAVE TO TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND GO SLOW UNTIL THE TRUCK PICK UP THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SPEED TO STOP FROM HEARING THE KNOCKING NOISE. IF I'M AT A STOP SIGN OR A LIGHT I HAVE TO TAKE OFF REAL, REAL SLOW SO I WANT HEAR THE NOISE. I HATE STOPPING BECAUSE I FEAR THAT SOMEONE WILL HIT ME FROM BEHIND FOR GOING SO SLOW. IT'S VERY ANNOYING WHEN YOUR SPENDING YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY ON A VEHICLE AND PAYING A NOTE AND THIS PROBLEM IS NOT SOLVE YET. *TR
Sep 29, 2014
RANDOM ENGINE STALL, AFTER ENGINE IS FULLY WARMED UP AND HIGH HUMIDITY (ESPECIALLY DURING RAINING). OBD II CODE INDICATING P2135, P2119, P2176, P0638, P1101. (EACH TIME THE OBD II CODE MIGHT BE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT) THE ENGINE COULD STALL DURING IDLE (STOPPING IN FRONT OF RED LIGHT), SLOW MOVING, OR HIGHWAY SPEED. PERSISTED SINCE SUMMER OF 2012. DEALER ALREADY REPLACED THROTTLE BODY, COIL PACK, SPARK PLUGS AND ECM. DEALER COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM, AND COULD NOT FIGURE OUT A FIX. *TR
Jun 30, 2014
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
2 complaints
HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CADILLAC SRX 2004 MODEL, IT SEEMS MANY ARE... MY "TRACTION/ STABILITY CONTROL" CAME ON GOING 70 MPH UP A HILL (WHICH I LIVE IN A VALLEY SO IF YOU GO OFF THE ROAD YOU MIGHT DROP 100 FT) WITH A VEHICLE BEHIND ME, MY VEHICLE WOULDN'T ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME ALMOST REAR ENDED ME AND MY 3 CHILDREN, WHEN I FINALLY GOT IT TO THE SHOULDER AND STOPPED IT BEGAN IDLING VERY ROUGH, I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE WAITED A FEW MIN AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND ALL WAS FINE, THIS IS VERY UNSAFE!! THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AND RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED!! WE CALLED THE GM DEALERSHIP THAT WE RECENTLY HAD REPLACE OUR TRANSFER CASE (FOR YET AGAIN ANOTHER RECURRING PROBLEM IN THIS VEHICLE) AND WERE TOLD TO WAIT UNTIL IT HAPPENS A FEW MORE TIMES BEFORE BRINGING IT IN?!? THIS IS MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION AND IT IS PARKED, I REFUSE TO PUT MY CHILDREN IN AN UNSAFE VEHICLE I'D RATHER WALK! *TR
Oct 01, 2011
MY TRACTION CONTROL/STABILITY SYSTEM WILL ENGAGE WHILE I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD UNLESS I MANUALLY DISABLE IT. THIS COULD VERY EASILY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE CAR WILL BE JERKED AND PULLED EITHER TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. IT BEGAN IN JANUARY OF 2009 AND CONTINUES TO DO THIS EVEN AFTER TRYING MANY THINGS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Dec 31, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH OR GREATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BATTERY CAUSED THE FAILURE AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY. APPROXIMATELY EIGHT MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BATTERY CAUSED THE FAILURE AND REPLACED IT A SECOND TIME. APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. SHE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE, HOWEVER, THEY REPLACED THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR. THE FAILURE CONTINUES TO PERSIST. AS OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,580.
Sep 24, 2007
2004 CADILLAC SRX. 40,000 MILES, 3 YEARS OLD. 1. 12-2006 - LOUD NOISES WHEN VEHICLE WAS IDLING. ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM REPLACED. 2. 4-23-2007 - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CAR THEN BEGAN ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. REPLACED THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. 3. 6-21-2007 - ENGINE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BEYOND 20 MPH. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK CAR IN, IT WOULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM, WAS NOT FIXED. 4. 6-29-2007 - PICKED CAR UP. NOTICED FUEL GAGE WAS NOT WORKING. ADVISED THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED FUEL GAGE TO NOT WORK, AND WAS NOT RELATED TO THE SERVICE ENGINE MESSAGE ON 6-21-2007. REPLACED THE FUEL SENSOR. THEY DAMAGED THE FUEL HOSES, ENDED UP NOT GETTING VEHICLE BACK UNTIL FRIDAY, 7-6-2007. 5. 7-12-2007: THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN (SIMILAR TO 4-23-2007 ISSUE). TOOK CAR BACK, VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING WHILE IT CHECKED IN, ALSO STRANGE ODOR COMING FROM CAR. REPLACED THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (SAME AS REPLACED 4-23-07). 6. 8-3-2007: THE ?SERVICE ENGINE SOON? MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DRIVER SCREEN AND CAR AGAIN FAILED TO ACCELERATE. DROVE CAR TO SERVICE AND LEFT IT ON SO THAT THEY CAN HOOK IT UP TO THE COMPUTER IMMEDIATELY. DISCUSSED THAT IT MAY BE TIME TO SEND THIS VEHICLE BACK TO MANUFACTURER. SERVICE MANAGER IS AWARE OF OUR CONCERNS ? VEHICLE IS NOT RELIABLE. 9. 8/6/07: THEY CALLED AND ARE GOING TO REPLACE ONE OF THE ENGINE COMPUTERS TODAY (THE ECM). THEY ARE THEN GOING TO DRIVE IT AROUND TO BE SURE THAT TAKES CARE OF IT. 8/9/07: PICKED UP VEHICLE, SEEMS TO BE WORKING FINE - TIME WILL TELL. IF THIS DOES NOT TAKE CARE OF IT, WE WILL BE ASKING THE DEALER TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER AND ASK THEM TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE BACK FROM US. *TR
Aug 13, 2007
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
While sitting at a friend's house on a hill my brakes went completely out once I hit them they went to the floor and we eended up hitting a tree stump that saved us from going off a steep cliff to possibly hurting each and everyone of us in the car.
Feb 17, 2022
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
ABOUT A WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT MY 2004 CADILLAC SRX, IT STARTED JERKING AND MAKING A LOUD CLICKING OR POPPING SOUND, LATER FOUND OUT THAT A FEW SPROCKETS INSIDE THE TRANSFER CASE HAD BROKE OFF AND THE CHAIN? WAS SLIPPING. THIS WAS THE REAR, THE CARLOTS MECHANIC FIXED IT, THEN THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE THROTTLE BODY INTAKE HAD TO BE OPENED AND CLEANED BECAUSE IT WASNT OPENING LIKE IT IS DESIGNED TO DO, AND SO THE EXHAUST WAS GETTING TRAPPED IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. ONE SUMMER DAY IN TRAFFIC IT CUT OFF ALL POWER, WE ENDED UP GETTING IT STARTED AGAIN TO GET OUT OF THE ROAD, AND IT GOT US BACK HOME, THAT WAS A YEAR AGO AND IT HASNT RAN SINCE. ALSO IF YOU HAD TRACTION CONTROL TURNED ON, THE ABS WOULD APPLY THEMSELVES WHICH SOMETIMES FELT UNSAFE. ALWAYS GOT AN ERROR MESSAGE ON THE SCREEN SAYING TO SERVICE THE STABLITRAX SYSTEM OR TO REPAIR THE TRACTION CONTROL AND THE TIRE THINGS THAT TELL YOU HOW MUCH AIR IS IN EACH TIRE, WE HAD 1 THAT DIDNT REGISTER AT ALL. THE SUNROOF SHADE WAS SHUT WHEN I BOUGHT IT AND IN TRAFFIC IT SPRUNG OPEN FAST AND LOUD AND IT WAS A SCARY SITE WHEN YOU HAVE CHILDREN IN THE BACKSEAT AND YOUR IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THIS VEHICLE NEEDS SEVERAL RECALLS ISSUED AND FIXED, SO MANY HAVE REPORTED THE SAME ISSUES OVER AND OVER, SOME LIFE THREATENING AND NO ONE HAS DONE ANYTHING TO HELP THESE PEOPLE, IF LIKE ME LOW INCOME THEY DONT WANT TO GO THRU BUYING ANOTHER CAR THEY WANT THEIR CADILLAC SRX FIXED SO THEY CAN ACTUALLY GET USE OF WHAT THEY PAID FOR. THE CAR LOT TOLD ME TO USE UNLEADED GASOLINE BUT THE BOOK SAYS TO USE PREMIUM, CAN GM CLEAR THIS UP PLEASE!!
Sep 18, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
SO MANY RUSTED FRAME COMPLAINTS SHOULD HAVE WARRANTED A RECALL. IN MY CASE A FRAME SHOULD NOT HAVE RUSTED BADLY IN LESS THAN A YEAR . MANY EVEN SHOW ON YOU -TUBE TRYING TO FIX RUSTED FRAMES BECAUSE NO ONE IS LISTENING. UNDERBODY COATING ACTUALLY SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADDED . THIN SHEET METAL SECTIONS ARE THE WORST PARTS .
Sep 01, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN A TWO LANE ROAD IMMEDIATELY STARTED LOSING POWER. THE TC LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. ALSO, THE STABILITY SYSTEM CHECK CAME ON. TRY TO RESET BUT TESTED IT ACCORDING TO MANUAL AND AS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY THE LIGHTS COME BACK ON AND STAY ON. PURCHASED VEHICLE IN APRIL 2017 AND ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER SEEMS TO HAPPEN. HOW DO I KNOW RECALLS HAVE BEEN FIXED? WHEN ON LOOK UP ON NHTSA SHOWS THERE ARE NO UNFIXED RECALLS BUT I BELIEVE THEY'VE NEVER BEEN FIXED. ALSO, AFTER RAINY DAYS IF YOU LIFT UP TAILGATE WATER COMES POURING OUT.
Jun 10, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
STABILITY TRACTION CONTROL AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF EVEN AFTER COMPUTER MODULE WHEEL BEARINGS 02 SENSORS WERE CHANGED WHILE DRIVING ON LOCAL CITY STREETS IN MOUNT VERNON NY WHILE TURNING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ENGAGES AND MAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL SHAKE AND THE STEERING WHEEL GETS TIGHT THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW AND ONGOING
Jun 05, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED ALL THE TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS WATER INTRUSION THAT SHORTED THE HARNESS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 95047378414. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Feb 11, 2019
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
LOSS OF ACCELERATION POWER WHILE DRIVING HAVE TO PULL OVER KILL AND CRANK AGAIN. CARS SEEMS TO BE SLOWING DOWN THEN HAVING TO STOP AND RECRANK. DOES THIS WHILE DRIVING ON HWY. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THIS DATE.
Jan 22, 2019
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED THE TRACTION CONTROL INDEPENDENTLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD BRAKE AND DRIVE AT THE SAME TIME. AN ABNORMAL SCREECHING SOUND WAS HEARD WHEN THE FAILURES OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED; HOWEVER, THE MESSAGE "STABILITY SYSTEM ENGAGED" APPEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ED BOZARTH CHEVROLET (5501 DREXEL ROAD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89130, (702) 948-8011), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.
Aug 17, 2018
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
SYSTEM STABILITY ISSUES AND IT JERKS MY LEFT REAR OUT OF WACK WHEN DRIVING MY 2004 SRX CADILLAC I HAVE SMALL INFANTS AND I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM DEALERSHIP A FEW MONTHS AGO AND I BELEIVE IT IS A GM RECALL ACCORDING TO OTHER SITES. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO IT SCARES ME THAT I'M GONNA LOSE CONTROL EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT BECAUSE ITS GETTING WORSE AND I SPENT ALL THE MONEY I HAD SAVED SO MY WIFE COULD HAVE HER CADILLAC.
Mar 18, 2018
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE ONCE AGAIN, AND THE ENGINE REDUCED POWER CAME UP ON THE SCREEN. THIS HAPPENED ONCE ON THE FREEWAY DRIVING 70 MILES PER, THE VEHICLE'S SPEED WENT DOWN ALL THE WAY TO 20 MILES PER HOUR, I HAD TO PULL OVER BECAUSE IT LOST POWER THEN IT SHUT OFF. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT OR ANOTHER VEHICLE COULD HIT ME ACROSS THE FREEWAY. THIS ALSO HAPPENED NOVEMBER 3, 2017, AS I WAS ROLLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE CUT OFF IN MOTION. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE LOSING POWER WITHOUT NO NOTIFICATION TO THE DRIVER UNTIL IT HAPPENS. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED FOR THESE 2004 SRX CADILLAC VEHICLES. ALSO THE SCREENS CONSTANTLY SAYS CHECK STABILITY SYSTEM, OR REDUCED ENGINE POWER AND TRACTION CONTROL. PLEASE THIS HAS TO BE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED.
Nov 09, 2017
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2004 SRX AWD. I ALWAYS GET THE "STABILITY SYSTEM ENGAGED" MESSAGE WITH SOME VIBRATION AND VEHICLE REAR SIDE GOES LEFT SIDE AND AFTER LITTLE TIME ITS GOES AWAY . SOMETIMES WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKE I WOULD GET A GRUNTING SOUND THEN THE "GRIDING" FROM BRAKE PEDAL. IT HAPPENS ON WHEN VEHICLE SPEED IS MORE THAN 40 MPH & FEW TIMES I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN OTHER LANE.
Apr 21, 2017
SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
EVEN THE SLIGHTEST BUMP IN THE ROAD SENDS THE VEHICLE SWERVING. THE WHOLE CAR RATTLES. WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE IT HESITATES BEFORE GOING, SAME WITH DECELERATING. EVEN WHEN IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS AND FLAT SURFACES.
Mar 22, 2017
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I BOUGHT THE SRX USED IN SEPTEMBER AND SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD ONE ISSUE AFTER ANOTHER. IF I ACCELERATE TOO QUICKLY MY TRANSMISSION, (I THINK), HAS A VERY LOUD RATCHETING/POPPING SOUND. MY SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM ERROR MSG COMES ON EVERY TIME I START MY VEHICLE. I HAVE READ THAT THIS COULD BE RELATED TO THE AIR COMPRESSOR NOT WORKING OR FAULTY SENSORS. MY SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM ERROR MSG ALSO COMES ON EVERY TIME I START MY VEHICLE. THIS SEEMS TO CAUSE THE TRACTION CONTROL FEATURE TO MESS UP, WHICH THEN ON OCCASION WHEN I PRESS MY BRAKES, EVEN SLIGHTLY, MY BRAKES LOCK UP AND I SKID FOR JUST A SECOND. MY POWER STEERING FLUID SEEMS TO CONTINUALLY LEAK OR THE PUMP IS BAD. I HAVE REFILLED MY RESOVOIR MANY TIMES AND I CONSTANTLY HAVE A VERY LOUD "WHINING" SOUND. MY POWER STEERING SYSTEM ALSO SEEMS TO GO OUT OCCASIONALLY AND MY VEHICLE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN.
Dec 21, 2016
STEERING,ENGINE
1 complaint
HAVING JUST RECEIVED A FULL CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH FROM A ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC AT PLAZA TIRE AUTO SERVICE 1 DAY BEFORE, AND HAVING HAD 1200 DOLLARS OF SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENTS BY THE AFOREMENTIONED BUSINESS THE SAME DAY, A VERY SERIOUS ENGINEERING DESIGN FLAW HAS BEEN FOUND. WITHOUT HERETOFORE ANY WARNING OR SYMPTOMS WHATSOEVER, THE POWER STEERING PUMP SEIZED (PUMP HAD BEEN CHECKED BY MECHANIC AND WAS FULL AND IN WORKING ORDER, AS WERE ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT REQUIRING FLUIDS). THIS CAUSED THE IDLER PULLEY TO SELF DESTROY THE MOUNTING BY WHICH IT IS ATTACHED TO THE NORTHSTAR ENGINE BLOCK. THIS MOUNTING POINT, RATHER THAN CONSISTING OF A WHOLLY SEPARATE MOUNTING OR TIMING COVER, IS IN FACT PART OF THE CAST ALUMINUM ENGINE BLOCK ITSELF. THIS RENDERS THE PART IMPOSSIBLE TO FIX, AND REQUIRES THE ENTIRE ENGINE TO BE REPLACED BY ME!!! THIS IS NOT ONLY UNACCEPTABLE OF A GM PRODUCT WITH ONLY 131000 MILES ON IT, IT IS OBSCENE FROM AN ENGINEERING AND DESIGN STANDPOINT. IMMEDIATELY LOST ALL STEERING CAPABILITIES.
Jul 30, 2016
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE MIDDLE OR REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Jun 21, 2016
WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED, THE WHEELS SEIZED, AND THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STABILITY SENSOR AT THE END OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND A SENSOR IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,152. UPDATED 08/03/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING HOME, THE VEHICLE MADE A HARD LEFT, CAUSING HIM TO VIOLENTLY GO INTO AN UNCONTROLLABLE SKID. WHEN HE HIT THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. UPDATED 08/10/16.*JB
Jun 16, 2016
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
HOOD HYDRAULICS BAR DOESN'T STAY UP ON FRONT.REAR HYDRAULICS HATCH DOOR DOESN'T STAY UP. BRAKE LINE IS ROTTED YET WAS GARAGED FOR MOST OF ITS LIFE.CADDY REPAIR NOTICED THIS. FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIALS ARE BAD.THEY ARE LEAKING.BROUGHT IT IN BECAUSE OF THE NOISE TO MECHANIC AND TOO COSTLY TO REPAIR. EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS USELESS. THEY DIDN'T COVER IT ALTHOUGH IT STATES THEY COVER DIFFERENTIALS IF... LOUD NOISE ON ACCELERATION. VERY COSTLY REPAIRS AND DANGEROUS.
Apr 11, 2016
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
SINCE OCT. 2014 I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE"STABILITY SYSTEM" TO BE SERVICED YET IT WORKS??? THE HOOD HASN'T EVER STAYED UP WHICH HAD BEEN A PAIN BEING STARTING A COUPLE MONTHS AGO THE BATTERY STARTING HAVING ISSUES IN THE COLD WEATHER. SOMETHING IS DRAINING IT AND I DON'T KNOW FROM WHERE.
Mar 16, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY CAR WOULDN'T START AND THEN THE KEY WOULD GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND WOULDN'T TURN. THE THEFT SECURITY LIGHT CAME ON. ECM ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED AND PROGRAMMED. $1,000. *JS
Dec 30, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM CAME ON ONE DAY AND IT WONT GIVE ME THE KEY BACK I HAVE TO TAKE IT OUT MANUALY ALSO WONT READ MILES, TEMPERATURE, FUEL AND SOMETIMES WHILE ON THE ROAD IT WILL DIE COMPLETELY, IT READS SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM AND SERVICE STABILITY
Nov 16, 2015
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
POWER STEERING ENGAGES ON ITS OWN AND CAUSES PROBLEMS WHEN I AM TURNING INTO TRAFFIC. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING PUMP THAT IS CAUSING IT TO TURN ONLY WHEN IN MOTION AND IT IS STILL HARD TO TURN.
Oct 13, 2015
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I HAVE BEEN HEARING A RATTLE(FRONT END) FOR 2 YEARS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND INSPECTED BY JACKING UP CAR AND VISUALLY INSPECTING. WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY THE STEERING WHEEL WILL JERK TO THE RIGHT AND WANT TO GO TO ANOTHER LANE AND THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT WILL COME ON. I FOUND A INCH AND A HALF GAP IN FRAME THAT IS RUSTED AND WAS NEVER WELDED. THE GAP IS UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE FRAME RAIL UNDER CAR. IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN THERE FOR A LONG TIME DUE TO METAL FATIGUE AND RUST. I TOOK PICTURES OF THE AREA . THE FRAME COULD BREAK DUE TO THIS AND MAKES THE VEHICLE A SAFETY HAZARD. I DO FEEL SAFE TO DRIVE THIS CAR AND THE IDEA OF OTHER VEHICLES WITH THIS DEFECT AS I HAVE SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUNDS OTHERS WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT. I ALSO DO NOT FEEL SAFE SELLING THIS CAR AS IT IS A DANGER ON THE ROAD. PLEASE ME CONTACT ME BY EMAIL. THANK YOU *TR
Aug 22, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
I ORIGANALLY TOOK CAR IN FOR BAD EGINE IN WHICH POTAMKIN DEALER IN MANHATTAN REPLACED WITH A BRAND NEW ONE. THIS WAS IN JUNE OF 2014 AND I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK ABOUT 4 TO 5 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR ISSUES WITH THE ENGINE AND THAT CAUSE PROBLEMS TO THE TRANSMISSION. THERES TOO MUCH PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR TO EVEN EXPLAIN IN DETAIL AND THE CAR HAS BEEN THERE OVER A YEAR IN AND OUT.
Jun 15, 2015
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND EXITING ON AN INGRESS ON THE EXIT RAMP I INITIALLY NOTICED A RATCHETING SOUND FROM THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE. (I THOUGHT I'D RAN OVER SOMETHING SO I GOT OUT AND CHECKED). AFTER ABOUT ANOTHER DAY I HEARD THE SOUND AGAIN, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME NOTICING MY CAR NOT MOVING FORWARD GIVEN THE APPLIED POWER THAT I WAS PROVIDING. CRAWLED UNDER MY VEHICLE AGAIN WHEN I ARRIVED AT HOME ONLY TO FIND NOTHING. AFTER A FEW WEEKS, AND WHILE LEAVING FROM A DEAD STOP UNDER LOAD, OR WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE INTO TRAFFIC THE CAR WAS NOT PULLING PROPERLY CAUSING ME TO NEARLY BECOME REAR ENDED ON SEVERAL (FOUR) OCCASIONS THAT WEEK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME THAT IT WAS THE TRANSFER CASE, AND REPAIRED FOR $2000.00. THE SAME THING IS NOW HAPPENING ONCE AGAIN STARTING IN OCT OF 2014 AND AFTER DOING MY RESEARCH ON CADILLAC FORUMS, GM FORUMS, CADILLAC OWNERS.COM, CAR ID, CARS.COM, JUST ANSWER.CAR, AUTOFRENZY.NET, CARCOMPLAINTS.COM, NHTSA (POWERTRAIN/DRIVETRAIN PROBLEMS), AS WELL AS THIS FORUM SAFERCAR.GOV, I HAVE FOUND WELL OVER 647 COMPLAINTS FOR FAILURE OF THE TRANSFER CASE IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA ALONE. THERE WERE NEARLY 73,000 FIRST GEN SRX SOLD WITH AWD, AND FROM ALL OF THE OWNERS THAT I HAVE GATHERED AND FROM ALL THAT I HAVE SPOKEN WITH THEY HAVE ALL HAD SOME PROBLEM. THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM THAT IS SOLELY WITH THE SRX, ITS ALSO WITH THE CTS, AS WELL AS THE STS. THESE $47,000 TO $58,000.00 PLUS DOLLAR VEHICLES ARE A ROAD HAZARD NOT ONLY THEIR DRIVERS, BUT TO ALL THAT SHARE THE ROAD. THE SRX CASES NEED TO BE RECALLED AND (PERMANENTLY) REPAIRED OR REPLACED. I ASK ALL OWNERS THAT SPENT THEIR HARD EARNED MONIES ON THESE FLAWED VEHICLES, ONCE AGAIN FROM GM, TO CALL, WRITE, AND E-MAIL OR DO THEM ALL FORUMS, YOUR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, THE NHTSA AND HAVE ALL OF YOUR ATTORNEY'S ON STANDBY. *TR
Jan 22, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE KEY AT FIRST I TRY TO TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AND WON'T COME OFF AND THEN THEY STOPPED WORKING SO I GET A LOCK SMITH AND THEY MAKE ME A NEW KEY WHICH IT COST ME $392.00 IM TRYING TO TAKE MY CAR TO THE DEALER AND AT FIRST THEY TELL ME THEY DON'T HAVE THE PART I WENT THIS MORNING BECAUSE THEY SAY THE PART WAS THERE AND I TRY TO TALK TO SOMEBODY AND NO ONE WANTED TO HELP THERE. SO I WAS FRUSTRATED SO I WENT TO WORK AND THINT FIX MY CAR. *TR
Nov 12, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2004 CADILLAC SRX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BRAKE FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING, WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. *JB
Nov 10, 2014
AIR BAGS,TIRES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND ONE INJURY WAS REPORTED THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Sep 23, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
IN MARCH2013 I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE, I SWERVED OVER TO THE SIDE AND HIT THE CURB A BIT. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN FEB 2012. IT ALWAYS HAD THE SYSTEM BALANCE LIGHT TO COME ON SO I DECIDED TO TAKE IT TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT. I TOOK IT TO GENERAL MOTORS IN OMHA NEBRAKSA 114TH DODGE STREET. THEY TEST DROVE IT AND SAID THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT EXCEPT THAT I NEEDED NEW ROTORS AND BRAKES. I TOLD THEM ABOUT THIS RECALL AND HOW MY BRAKE PROBLEM FALLS INTO THIS AND THEY SAID THEY LOOKED UP MY VIN NUMBER AND THAT IT WAS ALREADY FIXED. I SAID WELL THIS NEEDS TO BE DONE OVER BECAUSE THIS COULD POTENTIALLY COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THEY EXPLAINED THAT MY BRAKES NEEDED TO BE FIXED. I DISAGREE HERE IS THE RECALL INFOR WHICH CERTAINLY IS WHAT IS HAPPENING TO MY CAR. I DON'T EVEN HAVE TO TOUCH MY BRAKES FOR THE COMPUTER TO TAKE OVER THE CAR AND CAUSE IT TO GO OFF BALANCE AND CAUSE SWERVING SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE RECALL NUMBER: 04V151000 RECALL DATE: 03/29/2004 PROBLEM SUMMARY: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MAY IMPROPERLY TEMPORARILY ISOLATE THE DRIVER FROM THE FOUNDATION BRAKE SYSTEM FOR A MAXIMUM OF 1.25 SECONDS. CONSEQUENCE: THIS CAN CAUSE IN AN INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. CORRECTIVE ACTION: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROLLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339. THE MANUFACTURER FIRST NOTIFIED OWNERS OF THIS RECALL ON 05/10/2004. THIS RECALL AFFECTS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 03/01/2003 AND 01/31/2004. *TR
Mar 19, 2014
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON M-119 IN PETOSKEY MICHIGAN. I HEARD A LOUD, SHARP BANG, SIMILAR TO HEARING A RIFLE BEING FIRED WITHOUT EAR DEFENDERS. IMMEDIATELY, I PULLED TO THE SHOULDER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND ASSESS DAMAGE. THE PANORAMIC ROOF HAD SHATTERED. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF IMPACT FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES. THE INTERIOR SHADE WAS CLOSED. HAD IT BEEN OPEN THE GLASS FROM THE SUNSHINE ROOF WOULD HAVE FALLEN INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THIS WAS AN UNPROVOKED FAILURE OF A KEY BODY COMPONENT.,. *TR
Feb 05, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM LIGHTS ON DISPLAY, CAR SHUDDERS AS BRAKES RAMDOMLY APPLY AT ANY SPEED, PULLING STEERING TO LEFT OR RIGHT. SERVICE ABS ON DISPLAY, TRACTIONCONTROL OFF, AND SERVICE CAR SOON ALL ON DISPLAY. CAR HAS HAD TRANSFER CASE FAILURE, ALL 4 HUBS HAD BEARING FAILURE, BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE, POWER SEAT MODULE FAILURE, AND. *TR
Apr 09, 2013
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2004 SRX WITH ONLY 70000 MILES. SHE WAS TRAVELING AT 65 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES SUDDENLY STARTED ACTIVATING AND THE CAR SWERVED TO THE SIDE ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED WAS SERVICE STABILITY ON THE CONSOLE. AFTER SHE TOLD WHAT HAD HAPPENED , I WENT ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT TOO MANY OWNERS OF 2004 SRX EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER ENDED UP REPLACING THE SENSOR ON THE STEERING COLUMN. FROM READING AND EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM I WONDER HOW LONG WILL IT BE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT. I THINK THIS PROBLEM JUSTIFIES LOOKING INTO BECAUSE IT IS OCCURRING TOO MANY 2004 SRX (EDMUNDS.COM HAS A LOT OF COMPLAINTS). *TR
Feb 24, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
SRX 2004 HAS ALREADY HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT AND I AM TRYING TO GET THROTTLE BODY ALSO REPLACED AFTER THROTTLE DID NOT RESPOND AND COASTED BACKWARDS ALMOST CATCHING 3 TEENS RUNNING BETWEEN MY CAR AND ONE BEHIND ME. TRANSMISSION WAS TAKEN CARE OF BUT HESITATION ON THROTTLE HAS BEEN CONTINUOUS FOR OVER A YEAR WITH NO ONE TELLING ME WHAT WAS WRONG. JUST THIS WEEK I WAS TOLD THROTTLE BODY NEEDS REPLACED. *TR
Aug 20, 2011
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE KEY FAILED TO BE RELEASED FROM THE IGNITION AFTER TURNING OFF ENGINE , THE VEHICLE CAN BE SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE WITH OUT DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL, WITH THE CAR RUNNING OR NOT , IT DID HAVE THE DEALER DO THE RECALL SERVICE FOR THE SHIFTER. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AFTER SERVICE . *TR
Jun 10, 2011
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
FRAME FAILURE. REAR SUB FRAME WAS NOT WELDED ON PROPERLY RESULTING IN THE CAR LOSING ALL DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND GOING OFF THE ROAD. COULD HAVE BEEN BAD IF SPEED WAS NOT SO LOW. CADILLAC HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX CAR DUE TO NOT HAVING PART FOR LAST 7 MONTHS. IT IS A RECALL ON THE 05 BUT NOT THE 04. GM REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING OTHER THAN TELL ME THEY WILL LET ME KNOW WHEN THEY HAVE NEWS. THEY HAVE EVEN REQUESTED TO STORE THE VEHICLE AT MY RESIDENCE RATHER THAN THE DEALERSHIP AS IT HAS BEEN THERE SO LONG. I AM SO TIRED OF THIS 7 MONTH HEADACHE. PLEASE LOOK INTO EXPANDING THE RECALL ON THE 05 TO INCLUDE THE 04. IT IS THE IDENTICAL ISSUE AND IT CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. IT IS JUST DISCUSSING HOW THEY CAN FORGET TO ACTUALLY WIELD PART OF THE FRAME. THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THAT! ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY REFUSE TO ACTUALLY MAKE IT RIGHT. THEY WILL NOT EVEN GET ME A RENTAL CAR. I HAD TO GET A NEW CAR BECAUSE THE SRX IS NOT EVEN ABLE TO BE SOLD. I'M JUST OUT OF 15K?. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS. I HAVE AMPLE PHOTOS AND DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDED PHONE CALLS FROM GM. I TRULY DON'T WANT TO SEE SOMEONE GET KILLED AS CAN EASILY HAPPEN. THIS IS JUST HORRIBLE NEGLIGENCE ON GM'S BEHALF. I ALSO THOUGHT THEY HAD TO CONTINUE MAKING PARTS FOR 10 YEARS BY LAW? THEY JUST RECENTLY STOPPED MAKING THIS STYLE. THEY STILL HAVE 8 YEARS LEFT BY LAW TO MAKE THE PARTS. *TR
Jan 18, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO WORK. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE SELECTED SIGNAL DOES NOT FLASH WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED AS IF THE BULB IS BURNT OUT. WENT TO THE EXPENSE TO REPLACE BULB THREE TIMES, BUT, THE BULBS WERE GOOD. AFTER REPLACING BULB THE SIGNAL STILL DID NOT WORK. AFTER, SEVERAL WEEKS IT WOULD START WORKING AGAIN. A MONTH OR SO LATER THIS HAPPEN AGAIN AND TOOK TO DEALER AND AGAIN THE BULB WAS REPLACED THIS TIME THE BULB WAS BURNT OUT. THE SIGNAL WORKED FOR 2 MONTHS AND WENT OUT AGAIN. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER GM CAR. MY DEALER CALLS IT THE MYSTIFYING CAR. THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT GM WILL NOT ADMIT TO. SHAME ON GM, NO WONDER AMERICANS ARE GOING FOREIGN. THE COST TO REPLACE THIS BULB IS $85.00 EACH TIME.
Nov 16, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY 2004 CADILLAC SRX HAS 98000 MILES ON IT. THE SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON AFTER DRIVING FOR 20 MINUTES, EACH TIME I START THE CAR. I CLEAR THE SYSTEM AND JUST DRIVE. THE CAR SHAKES WHILE DRIVING A BIT AND DOES PULL TO THE RIGHT. I AM NOT EXPERIENCING SOME OF THE PROBLEMS MANY OTHERS ARE FACING WITH THIS SAME WARNING, BUT FEEL I TOO WILL SOON, IT IS GETTING WORSE. I ALSO WAS FORCED TO PUT IN 89 OCTANE GAS AT A STATION THAT DIDNT HAVE SUPER, I HAD A LOW FUEL LIGHT. AFTER 20 MINUTES OF DRIVING STABILITY LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH CHECK ENGINE. I CANCELLED MY TRIP AND DROVE TO MY MECHANIC. HE STATED THERE WAS A MISFIRE WHICH MAY BE FROM LOWER GRADE GAS BUT AFTER A FILL UP OF SUPER AND A FULL DAY OF DRIVING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS FLASHING. BRINGING IT BACK TO GET SERVICED I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO MISFIRE, CLOGGED INJECTORS NORFAULTY PLUGS. THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE ECU. THESE CARS SENSE A PROBLEM AND "SHUT OFF" THE PROBLEMATIC FULE INJECTOR. WELL MINE IS NOT PROBLEMATIC BUT THE COMPUTER SAYS IT IS!!! NOW WHAT BUY A NEW ECU!!! 149.00 FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC AND OVER 500.00 FOR THE ECU NOT INCLUDING LABOR, I'M LOOKING AT A GRAND TO FIX THE PROBLEM, IF THIS IS THE PROBLEM!!! I REALLY LOVE THE STYLE AND LOOK OF THIS CAR, BUT ALL THE EXTRA CRAP IS OVERKILL. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL FOR THE STABILITY SYSTEM QUICK, WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A TOYOTA SITUATION ON OUR HANDS *TR
Nov 15, 2010
TIRES,SEATS
1 complaint
WE PURCHASED A SET OF FOUR TIRES FROM THE SAME COMPANY ON THE SAME DAY THEY WERE PUT ON. THE MANUFACTURER IS GENERAL, P255/60R17 WHICH ARE THE REAR TIRES FOR A CADILLAC SRX 2004. BOTH TIRES WERE THE SAME, ONE CURRENTLY HAS THE BELTS SHOWING ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, THE OTHER IS FINE. THE PEOPLE WHO SOLD THEM TO US SAID THE WARRANTY IS NOT VALID BECAUSE THEY WEREN'T ROTATED. THEY SAID SIX MONTHS AGO WHEN WE WANTED THEM ROTATED, THAT THEY COULDN'T DO THAT, BECAUSE OF THE DIFFERENT SIZES, WE ASKED FOR THEM TO BE ROTATED FROM SIDE TO SIDE, THEY WANTED TO CHARGE FOR THIS, THEY NO LONGER SELL THIS BRAND OF TIRE. THE TIRES ONLY HAVE 23,000 MILES ON THEM WHEN WE TOOK THE CAR IN THIS PAST MONDAY OCT. 11, 2010. THEY SAID THIS IS NORMAL WEAR FOR THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. IT IS ABNORMAL TO ME BECAUSE OF THE UNEVEN WEAR..... WHAT ARE WE TO DO? *TR
Oct 16, 2010
TIRES,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
2004 CADILLAC SRX HAS "SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL" MESSAGE COME UP AND READING SEVERAL FORUMS, SEEMS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THESE VEHICLES. FROM WHAT I'VE READ, THE CONDITION GETS WORSE TO THE POINT OF ENDANGERING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BEFORE PEOPLE START GETTING INJURED. ALSO KEEP GETTING "CHECK TIRE PRESSURE" WARNING WITHOUT THE TIRES BEING LOW. *TR
Sep 09, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ELECTRICAL STABILITY SYSTEM ENGAGED & ELECTRICAL ISSUES. *TR
Jul 16, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN BRAKING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER AND HESITATE TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY TWICE, THE POWER CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED AND REPROGRAMMED AND THE BODY GASKET WAS ALSO REPLACED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER FILED A COMPLAINT FOR THE CONTACT BUT WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,815. UPDATED 11/15/10 *CN UPDATED 11/24/10
Jun 03, 2010
STEERING,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2004 CADILLAC SRX V8 WITH A STABILITY SYSTEM ERROR RECURRING. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST ONE TIME EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR. WHEN THE STABILITY SYSTEM ERROR COMES ON THE CAR SKIDS A BIT, SOMETIMES PULLING LEFT OR RIGHT, OR IF IT COMES ON WHEN I AM BREAKING, ITS GRINDS WITH THE BRAKING AND SEEMS TO SKIP A BIT. THE CADILLAC DEALER SAYS THEY HAVEN'T SEEN THIS PROBLEMS BUT I HAVE READ A LEAST 100 REVIEWS ON DIFFERENT WEBSITES FROM CUSTOMERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS. SOME OF THEM HAVE EVEN BEEN JERKED OFF OF THE ROAD WHEN THE WARNING COMES ON. *TR
Apr 22, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN THE "STABILITY CONTROL" WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE WAS NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, FOLLOWED BY THE BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKING. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SKID IN ONE DIRECTION FOR FEW SECONDS. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL AND CONTINUE OPERATION. THE FAILURES OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURES AND THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. RECENTLY, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR THE MALFUNCTIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
Jan 11, 2010
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
FLOOR MAT ON DRIVER SIDE ROLLS UP AND STICKS UNDER ACCELERATOR. *TR
Dec 19, 2009
WHEELS
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TPMS WARNING INDICATOR WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY PLACED AIR IN THE TIRE. SOON AFTERWARDS, THE TIRE CONTINUED TO LOSE AIR PRESSURE. HE RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND THEY DISCOVERED A ONE INCH FRACTURE IN THE RIM, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO FAIL. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO CONCLUDED THAT THERE WAS NO EXTERNAL FORCE, SUCH AS A CRASH ONTO A CURB, THAT CAUSED THE WHEEL TO BEGIN CRACKING ON THE INSIDE. THE RIMS ARE THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 81,037. UPDATED 11/17/08 *CN UPDATED 11/24/08.*JB
Oct 22, 2008
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN A SAFETY RISK SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE. THE VEHICLE STALLS AND SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATES AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS. THE CONTACT CAN PREDICT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ABOUT TO STALL BECAUSE THE RPMS INCREASE. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS FOR THE STALLING, BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE SPEEDOMETER AND AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT FAILED . INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WHILE DRIVING AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT FELT THE VEHICLE WAS A LEMON AND THAT NHTSA SHOULD BE AWARE. THE CURRENT MILEAGEWAS 51,000, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.*AK
Apr 09, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A LOT, A FIRE ERUPTED FROM THE FRONT UNDER HOOD AREA WITHOUT WARNING. BYSTANDERS ALERTED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE POLICE WERE ON THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER TO AWAIT FURTHER INSPECTION BY THE INSURANCE ADJUSTOR AND A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE. UPDATED 9/5/2006 - PRIOR TOT HE FIRE THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE SMOKE AND FLAMES APPEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS.*NM
Aug 18, 2006
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN INTO A PARKING LOT, THE STEERING COLUMN COMPLETELY LOCKED. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO MANUALLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL FOR TWENTY MINUTES THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATIONS ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED TO OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY WHILE TURNING TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE POWER STEERING HOSES WERE REVERSED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY MANUFACTURED. THE HOSES WERE SWITCHED, BUT THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE STEERING COLUMN CONTINUED TO LOCK INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION TO THE ONGOING STEERING COLUMN PROBLEM THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS AS WELL. THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED SAFELY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS EASILY RESTARTED AFTER A 30 MINUTE PERIOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE THROTTLE CONTROL HAD CAUSED THE GAS SUPPLY TO SHUT OFF TO THE ENGINE. THE THROTTLE WAS REPLACED AND THIS REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. LATER, THE TRANSMISSION MADE A NOISE AND THE REAR END FELT LOOSE WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THERE WERE LOOSE NUTS ON THE WHEEL. ALL LUG NUTS WERE TIGHTENED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE TIGHTENING OF THE NUTS APPEARED TO REMEDY BOTH THE TRANSMISSION NOISE AND THE LOOSE FEELING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TRADED THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE DEALERS INABILITY TO REMEDY THE ONGOING STEERING PROBLEM. UPDATED 3/9/2006 - *NM
Feb 03, 2006
PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TIRES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY 2004 CAD. SRX SHOWED A LEFT REAR FLAT TIRE. I PULLED THE VEHICLE TO A LEVEL, ASPHALTED, SCENIC OVERLOOK AREA, 23 MILES FROM PAGE, AZ. I COULD NOT GET THE SHIFTER FROM DRIVE INTO PARK GEAR, NOR WOULD THE KEY TURN OR RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION. I GOT OUT TO CHECK AND CHANGE TIRE, SPARE WOULD NOT RELEASE, EITHER. I CALLED ON-STAR, GAVE EMERGENCY DETAILS, TO FIRST ADVISOR, THEN ADVANCE DIAGNOSTICS. I GOT OUT OF CAR, IT SURGED, BACKWARDS, WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, COMPLETELY ON, AND IT ACCELERATED, TAKING ME WITH IT, I PUSHED AWAY, AND IT KEPT ACCELERATING OVER THE SCENIC OVERLOOK, BEING DESTROYED. ON-STAR NEVER CONTACTED THE POLICE, AMBULANCE, OR ME, EVEN 1 WEEK AFTER THE ACCIDENT, I HAD TO CALL THEM AND REQUEST THE AUDIO OR TRANSCRIPT OF THE MALFUNCTIONS, AND CRASH. *NM
Nov 18, 2005
TIRES
1 complaint
DT: THE CONTACT STATED TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SENSORS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE BE 32 PSI . HOWEVER, WITHIN 24 HOURS THE SENSORS SUGGESTED THE PRESSURE DROPPED IN ALL FOUR TIRES. THIS CAUSED THE WARNING LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE, SIGNALING LOW TIRE PRESSURE. THE SENSORS PROVIDED A FALSE READING WHICH ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT AIR SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE TIRES. THIS CAUSED IMPROPER PRESSURE TO BE ADDED, RESULTING IN OVER INFLATION. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. EACH TIME THE DEALER CALIBRATED THE SENSORS. THIS PROCEDURE TEMPORARILY REMEDIES THE PROBLEM. *AK
Nov 17, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
DT: THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN STARTING WITH AIR CONDITIONER. THEN A WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON, SYSTEM THEFT SERVICE. AND THE REST OF THE VEHICLE WILL FOLLOW. CONSUMER COULD NOT EVEN GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION OR TURN IT WHEN IT DOES THIS. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE SHE KNEW THAT WHEN THE AIR CONDITION STARTS FAILING , IT WILL SHUT DOWN. WILL HAVE TO WAIT AT LEAST 25-30 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL START AGAIN. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE COMPUTER. THE SECOND TIME THEY REPLACED COMPUTER AGAIN. THE THIRD TIME THEY CHANGED THE MODULE. CONSUMER WAS NOT ENTIRELY SURE OF ALL THE WORK THE DEALERSHIP DID. THERE WERE NO OTHER KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. EVERYTHING THAT THE DEALERSHIP HAS DONE TO TRY TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM HAS NOT HELPED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, THEY TOLD CONSUMER THAT THEY WOULD REIMBURSE HER FOR WHAT SHE PAID. THE REPLACEMENTS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER DID NOT WANT THE VEHICLE SINCE SHE FELT IT WAS UNSAFE. *AK
Aug 04, 2005
STEERING,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING FAILED. THIS CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK BACK DOOR DOES NOT OPEN. WHILE THE CONSUMER DRIVES THE VEHICLE IT BOUNCES. THE VEHICLE MOVES WITH OUT FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL AS A RESULT OF HIGH IDLE. *TC
Sep 10, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE CAR DIES AFTER TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. IT GOES FROM 65 MPH TO 0. THE BRAKES, STEERING, AND COMPLETE POWER DIES. YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR AT THIS POINT. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT 5 TIMES NOW. ALSO, WHEN THE CARS DOES TURN BACK ON IT WILL ONLY GO 10 MPH AND SOMETIMES WHEN YOU TURN IT BACK ON THE RPM'S WILL GO TO THE MAX. IT SOUNDS LIKE THE CAR IS GOING TO EXPLODE. THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP. *LA
Jul 20, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
THE CONSUMER HAS RUN OUT OF GAS ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A LIGHT THAT ILLUMINATES WHEN THE FUEL LEVEL IS LOW. THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER DID BEEP ONCE ALERTING THE CONSUMER OF LOW FUEL BUT IT DID NOT BEEP AGAIN. THE GAS TANK HOLD 20 GALLONS OF FUEL. THE TRIP COMPUTER CALCULATES THE AMOUNT OF MILES LEFT BASED ON THE VOLUME IN THE TANK. WHEN THE TRIP COMPUTER INDICATED THERE WAS 5 GALLON THERE WAS ONLY 3.25 GALLONS. *AK *NM
Jul 06, 2004
EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
CADILLAC IS UNABLE TO SUPPLY A CENTER SEAT ARMREST RESTRAINT STRAP FOR THE 2004 CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR INFANT/CHILD CAR SEATS IN THE EVENT OF CAR ACCIDENT THE ARMREST CAN OPEN AND CAUSE INJURY TO THE INFANT/CHILD SEATED IN THE REAR FACING INFANT/CHILD SEAT. *JB
Feb 05, 2004
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,TIRES,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHILE TEST DRIVING A NEW CADILAC SRX EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC ALL WHEEL DRIVE, V-8 ENGINE AND 20" TIRES (OVERSIDED THE REG 18" STANDARD TIRES AND WHEELS) VEHICLE STEERING FROZE MAKING LEFT HAND TURN GOING APPROX 10-12 MPH....RIGHT FRONT TIRE AND WHEEL . FAILED...CAUSING SKID INTO CURB....PRELIMINARY INSPECTION SHOWED FAILURE OF ALL WHEEL DRIVE OR RIGHT WHEEL LUGS/TIRE FAILURE CAUSING LOSS OF TIRE/WHEEL.*AK
Dec 19, 2003
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The 2004 CADILLAC SRX currently has 217 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2004 CADILLAC SRX?
The most common problems reported for the 2004 CADILLAC SRX are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
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All problem and complaint data for the 2004 CADILLAC SRX comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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