How many problems does the 2016 CADILLAC SRX have?

The 2016 CADILLAC SRX currently has 164 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 2016 CADILLAC SRX?

The most common problems reported for the 2016 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.

Where does this 2016 CADILLAC SRX problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2016 CADILLAC SRX comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2016 CADILLAC SRX Problems

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

85 complaints

I purchased the car June 2025 ,The headlights go so dim that you can not see at night, I contacted Cadillac and they are only willing to give me $200. towards the $2000. repair it would cost even though the headlights used on the 2016 Cadillac SRX is the same ones that were recalled on the 2015. They said they have no more programs to help me fix this issues.

Oct 31, 2025

My lights are very dim as if they aren’t on.

Sep 25, 2025

Subject: Complaint Regarding Unsafe Headlight Design – 2016 Cadillac SRX To whom it may concern, We own a 2016 Cadillac SRX and are extremely concerned about the safety of the vehicle’s headlights. The low beams are so dim that we are unable to drive safely at night. When we resort to using the high beams, oncoming drivers frequently flash their lights at us, indicating that we are blinding them. Bottom line, car is unusable at night !!! A few years ago, I brought this issue to the attention of our local Cadillac service department. Unfortunately, I was told there was nothing they could do, despite acknowledging that the headlight design is a known problem. They quoted us over $1,600 for a repair, without offering any goodwill assistance or cost reduction — even though this is clearly a design flaw, not a wear-and-tear issue. This does not seem fair, especially considering our vehicle has only 71,749 miles on it — in todays standards, essentially like new for a luxury vehicle. We are disappointed that Cadillac has not taken responsibility for a safety issue that affects many drivers. We ask that Cadillac stand behind its product and work with us to resolve this issue in a reasonable and customer-friendly way. Sincerely, [XXX] [XXX] /// [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Jul 27, 2025

we have a 2016 SRX AWD Cadillac and we can not drive at night, the head light is way to dim, and when placing on high beam - blind oncoming cars "AI info: If you can’t see well at night and your 2016 Cadillac SRX has factory HID headlights, there's a chance that faded lenses, worn bulbs, or a defective ballast is the issue—and GM/Cadillac may or may not cover it"

Jun 16, 2025

The headlights on my 2016 SRX Cadillac have extremely dim headlights. I can barely see in front of me at night. The drivers side light is especially dim. The only way I can see is if I drive with my highbeams on. When I’m driving with my regular lights on and a car is coming at me I feel blinded. I’m scared to drive at night. I fear that I’m going to hit something or someone. This has been going on for a while now and at first I thought I was imagining things, and perhaps it was my eyesight, but it’s absolutely not. I’ve read online countless accounts of other people with 2010-2016 Cadillac srx that have the exact same problem as me. I just took it into the mechanic to have him look at the headlights.

Mar 11, 2025

+ 80 more complaints for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

16 complaints

Low beam on headlights are too dim to see the road after dark. I have to use high beams to see but this may blind on-coming drivers. Don’t see how this is not a safety recall. Seems to be a common problem on these cars. Only had 59,000 miles when I first noticed the problem.

Mar 12, 2024

The Cadillac CUE Infotainment system is malfunctioning. The screen randomly jumps around and changes to different information while driving. Once the back up camera zoomed in and out rapidly while backing up this happened just one time so far. We have looks this up it seems to be a common issue there is a reset fix but it just continues to happen and it seems to the only recourse is to replace the whole thing which of course is expensive. The reason for buying this brand is the supposed "quality" and that has not been the case. When I first bought this specific vehicle which was used but certified I had trouble with the sirius xm radio going in and out and then not functioning at all. I took it back to the dealer they laughed at me and told me it was working fine. I drove away and 5 minutes later it did not work. I spent hours on the phone with Sirius. I went to a stereo installer who could figure out nothing, finally Sirius XM figured out the antennas on these have two parts and the part need for the the satellite radio was not functioning. I took it back to the dealer and they so kindly split the cost with me to repair this cost me I believe it was $350 that was half. How would you know that test driving because the radio worked. It was not until I transfered my subscription that the problem revealed itself. Cadillac would not stand behind it's product as they are not standing behind these Cue infotainment systems. They are expensive and dangerous as I don't feel I can trust the camera anymore.

Aug 04, 2023

Crash: 1

Rear tires slip when pressing on the gas. The car is in for repair and they said the rear transfer case needed replaced. The car has 94000 miles and is 6 years old. This caused issues when accelerating.

Dec 05, 2022

Head light on my 2016 SRX is getting water inside the lens and dimming and burning out the bulbs the temporary fix is to replace the whole light unit at a cost of 3000.00 with the same defective part that will re-create the issue at a later date. There needs to be a recall on this defected it is not the fault of the consumer and the consumer should not bear the expense of an factory default PP

Nov 04, 2022

My vehicle is only 5 years old and the Cadillac Cue Screen has failed. After reading online that it has almost 100% failure rate, it is not part a recall. It is not just the SRX, it is all models of Cadillac and yet GM has done nothing to solve the issue with the replacement screens. After two failed lawsuits against GM, why is the government not stepping in and protecting the consumer for this failed part. $1500.00 for a replacement with only a two year warranty, says that they anticipate it to fail again.

Sep 13, 2021

+ 11 more complaints for this component

SUSPENSION

10 complaints

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (SUSPENSION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Apr 17, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension); the vehicle could not properly be aligned. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on a bumpy road surface, the vehicle shuddered, and the rear of the vehicle was pulling to the left. Additionally, the contact stated that the tires had become damaged prematurely. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty, and the contact would need to pay for the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.

Nov 19, 2024

The rear toe bar had a recall on it that was replaced. The replacement part is not adjustable. The back wheels are pointed out because of the rear tow bar not being able to be adjusted. This causes the car to pull side to side while driving on snow and ice. I can't go over 30 mph or the car loses control.

Mar 13, 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension). The contact stated he noticed that tread on both rear tires were worn. The contact replaced the tires however, while having the vehicle aligned the mechanic stated that the suspension installed was prematurely wearing down the tires. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.

Mar 03, 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that upon walking to the rear of the vehicle, he noticed that the rear tires were significantly bald and the tread belts were exposed. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the replacement of the rear adjustable toe links with a non-adjustable toe link under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension). The dealer was notified of the issue but provided no assistance. The contact stated that it was a safety issue as he was not aware of the tire failure until he walked towards the rear vehicle. The contact stated that the mileage on the rear tires was 26,000 prior to the recall repair and he had only driven the vehicle for approximately 4,000 miles after the recall repair. The front tires were still in good condition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the vehicle could not be aligned due to the non-adjustable toe links. The rear tires were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Jul 28, 2022

+ 5 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7 complaints

Water makes its way inside the car. Drains seems to be clogged and interior carpet and roof gets wet. As a result lift gate will no longer open as water made its way to the back.

Mar 17, 2024

My lift gate has stopped working. I cannot open the back of my car in any way! I am handicapped and the power lift gate is very important to me because I have to store my walker in the car when I drive. Now since I can’t open the back of the car it is very difficult to get anywhere for me. When I looked up the issue, it seems Cadillac has a problem with this model (SRX) from 2010-2016. The issue develops because rain runs down the Sun roof straight into the place that the lift gate parts are in- and the parts corrode. Once the lift gate power system fails there is no way to manually open the back of the car. There is no manual release, and no place to insert a key. This problem is well documented online with attempted class action suits that failed to “gain traction” per various attorneys. I have been told by the repair center that it will cost about $5000 to fix because of the difficulty of reaching the parts that need replacing. They say that the repair will take about 10 hours of service to replace the corroded pieces. I am so disappointed in Cadillac. They knew of the design flaw since 2010 but did not address it until 2017. There is no reason that unsuspecting owners should get stuck with a $5000 repair due to a design flaw! I purchased this car 2 yrs ago, and only found it now because we get so little rain in California, and I have a garage. We had an abnormally large amount of rain in December and it failed right after the largest rainfall we have had in years.

Feb 19, 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated upon entering the vehicle, she noticed that there was a crack on the CUE (Cadillac User Experience) system screen. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated while she was driving, she touched the cue system screen however, it failed to respond due to the crack. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that she would be responsible for the cost of the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Aug 17, 2021

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE COMPUTER SCREEN WOULD RANDOMLY MOVE AROUND, GPS WAS NO LONGER WORKING AND IT WAS NOT RESPONDING TO TOUCH. THEN A FEW MONTHS LATER I NOTICED A CRACK IN THE LEFT CORNER! WHAT THE HECK IT THEN SPREAD, ON OCCASION I HEARD A 'PING' AND IT SOUNDED AS IF IT WAS CRACKING. WELL IT WAS, IT GOT WORSE AND CONTINUED TO CRACK LIKE A SPIDER WEB.

Apr 09, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INFOTAINMENT SCREEN WOULD MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE THE SCREEN TO RANDOMLY MOVE, CHANGE, BLINK, AND SHUT OFF. WHILE DRIVING, THE SCREEN MALFUNCTION CREATED A DISTRACTION TO THE DRIVER. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

Sep 27, 2018

+ 2 more complaints for this component

VISIBILITY/WIPER

4 complaints

The headlights on low beam , have become too dim. we have replaced the bulbs , but they did the same thing. Low beam visibility is definitely a safety issue. Took the vehicle to a body shop, and they concluded the whole light assembly would need replacement, to remedy the issue. No warning lights or messages have ever appeared. We had them replace both light assemblies, and the problem was resolved. We feel it should be a warranty issue.

Feb 07, 2025

I was driving in the rain with the front windshield wipers on and when I attempted to adjust the speed with the lever on the steering wheel column the front wipers stopped working roughly 1/2 the way up on the windshield. It was raining, and I was not able to see the road in front of me. I managed to pull into a retail parking lot and waited for the rain to subside before continuing to drive the vehicle. The wipers do not work even after restarting the vehicle multiple times. I checked the fuse that that is not the problem. I have an appointment to get the wipers checked out and repaired at a GM dealership in 3 days (earliest appointment). There were no warnings or other indicators of a problem with the wipers.

Nov 14, 2021

the low beam headlights are dangerously defeative on all srx models. something needs to be done before more people die in crashes at night with these vehicals

Nov 02, 2021

TAKATA RECALL-THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM. YOU HAVE TURN ON THE BRIGHTS IN ORDER TO SEE IN NORMAL NIGHT VISION AREAS. WHILE BRIGHT IS TOO BRIGHT TO DRIVE FOR ON COMING TRAFFIC. I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT OF RUNNING OFF THE ROAD DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THE LANE OR THE PEOPLE WALKING ALONG SIDE THE ROAD. I CAN'T BELIEVE THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS DANGER. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR 2YRS.

Jan 05, 2019

POWER TRAIN

4 complaints

2016 CADILLAC SRX. CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS MADE RELATED TO SAFETY RECALL.

Jan 03, 2023

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN EXTENSIVE CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE DEALER (HOEHN BUICK GMC CADILLAC, 5334 PASEO DEL NORTE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008, (760) 884-2793) INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE DRIVE LINE GEARS. THE DEALER STATED THAT TWO OF THE GEARS MAY NOT HAVE ENOUGH CLEARANCE, WHICH COULD BE THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS TO FOLLOW-UP WITH THE DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

Jun 19, 2019

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED 11 DAYS AGO. TODAY, WITH ABOUT 581 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. WHEN STARTING TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE; HOWEVER, ON THE UPSHIFT FROM 1ST INTO 2ND (NOT SURE, IT COULD BE FROM 2ND TO 3RD, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL INSTEAD OF SHIFTING TO THE NEXT GEAR. PULLED OVER AND STOPPED. THEN TRIED TO ACCELERATE AGAIN FROM STOP. SAME PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT FROM 2ND GEAR INTO NEUTRAL, WHILE THE SHIFT LEVER WAS IN "D". REVERSE DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. HAD VEHICLE FLAT-BEDDED TO DEALER. AWAITING DIAGNOSIS. DID CALL ON-STAR. THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND SAID IT SHOWED THAT SOMETHING WRONG WITH INTERFACE BETWEEN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION. ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON DURING THIS WHOLE FIASCO. ON STAR SAYS THE WHEELS ARE NOT RECEIVING POWER FROM THE ENGINE. THIS IS ALSO A DEFINITE SAFETY ISSUE, SINCE IF MERGING INTO FAST MOVING TRAFFIC, THE CAR WILL ACCELERATE AT FIRST, BUT WILL SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND JUST SLOW DOWN AND COAST, MAKING YOU A CRASH TARGET FOR ONCOMING OR FOLLOWING VEHICLES.

Jul 02, 2016

WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON APRIL 9,2016, WITH 5 MILES ON IT . WE TOOK THE CAR OUT OF TOWN ON APRIL 11,2016. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 400 MILES, WHILE IN CITY TRAFFIC ,THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING AND THE CAR JERKED, AND POPPED OUT OF DRIVE. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED ON STAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSIS THE FOLLOWING DAY WAS EXTENSIVE INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. EVIDENTLY, A METAL PIECE BROKE LOOSE IN THE CLUTCH PLATE AND LODGED IN THE VALVE BODY. TODAY IS MAY 11, 2016 AND WE STILL DO NOT HAVE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. WE WERE TOLD IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND TRANSPORTED, BUT ARE SKEPTICAL.

May 11, 2016

SERVICE BRAKES

3 complaints

BRAKE, ABS, Wrench, check engine lights all began intermittently coming on. Before we could bring it into the dealer, it went into "limp mode" while at a very dangerous time and would not move forward while in "Drive". Had to abandon the car in a roadside parking lot. Finally able to get it to the dealer and after their inspection we were told it was NOT repairable. The EBCM module (part of the brake system) was defective and NO parts existed. When we pressed the dealer, no other options or resolutions were offered. Even if a part could be found at eBay, re-manufacturers, or junk yards, they would not touch it. I have had not luck finding a part, re-manufacturer, or repair shop that could be of any help. Right now it is a worthless piece of junk. All correspondence with the dealer has been verbal to this point.

Nov 21, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at 10mph and approaching a stop sign, the contact depressed on the brake pedal but the vehicle did not stop which caused the contact to crash into the rear-end of the vehicle in front. The air bags did not deploy. There was no warning light illuminated. There was no medical treatment needed at the scene, however, the driver in the other vehicle reached out to an attorney the day after the accident to state they were hurt. A police report was filed. The vehicle was damaged where both the front driver and passenger headlight and finder were crushed in. However, the contact was able to continue to drive after the accident to their residence. The contact took the vehicle to an auto body shop to have an estimate on the damage on the vehicle, however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 67,000.

Aug 10, 2021

Crash: 1

I WAS SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT STATIONARY ON A CITY STREET WITH A STEEP HILL. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BREAK WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN. MY BREAKS STARTED TO VIBRATE AND THEN WENT OUT COMPLETELY AND I ROLLED BACK INTO THE CAR BEHIND ME.

Dec 16, 2019

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 complaints

My 2016 Cadillac SRX has faulty just like the rest of the 2010 to the 2015 Cadillac SRXs front headlight assemblies that you cannot see at night and then they eventually just die out because of moisture getting in I've had to replace mine and it's cost me $2,400 to replace them GM is very well aware of this issue this is a dangerous situation people cannot drive at night we cannot drive during inclemented weather. Barely can drive with your brights on this is a dangerous dangerous situation. Should have a recall GM is very well aware of the faulty lights that are installed in these vehicles. The situation started in September of 2020.

Jan 02, 2023

After purchasing our 2016 Cadillac SRX we began to notice the head lites were becoming dimmer over time and now to a point that we are unable to drive at nite and need to put high beams on if subjected to nite driving .This creates a blinding hazard for oncoming vehicles. After several attempts of replacing bulbs to improve condition of lites I began to investigate and found that there is a recall for other year models of Cadillac SRX but 2016 is not included. This issue is widespread and undoubtedly will cause accidents and possibly death to motorist. Cadilac is aware of this issue and has yet to recall these vehicles to repair obvious and known issues.

Dec 22, 2021

DIM HEADLIGHTS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. COSTLY $4000.00 REPAIR.

Jan 30, 2020

AIR BAGS

3 complaints

I WAS INVOLVED IN A SEVERE FRONT END COLLISION. I WAS IN MOTION TRAVELING AT A FAIRLY HIGH RATE OF SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE. I REAR ENDED A TRUCK AFTER SOMEONE STOPPED SUDDENLY IN FRONT OF THE TRUCH. NONE OF THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT END OF THE CAR WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED. I FLEW INTO THE DASHBOARD AND STEERING WHEEL AND SINCE THERE WERE NO AIRBAGS HIT MY ARMS, CHEST, AND KNEE. I AM SEVERELY BRUISED AND MY ARM AND WRIST MAY HAVE DAMAGE.

Jan 07, 2021

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

I WAS TRAVELING AT 55 MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AGAINST SIGNAL. I ATTEMPTED TO STOP HOWEVER DUE TO THE LACK OF TIME, SHORT DISTANCE AND RAIN SLICKED HIGHWAY I WAS UNABLE TO STOP STRIKING HER CAR ON HER MID PASSENGER SIDE WITH THE FRONT OF MY CAR. THE AIRBAG AT NO POINT DEPLOYED.

Nov 13, 2017

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE STATIONARY, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT STRUCK HIT THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND NECK, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.

Mar 20, 2017

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER

2 complaints

I recently had to drive at night. The low beams are so dim you cannot drive. I have to drive with the high beams. The low beams are on, but not bright enough to drive. What is the fix for this. Thanks

Jul 18, 2024

THE LOW BEAM (DIM LIGHTS) ARE HORRIBLE. I ALMOST HIT A MAN WALKING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD LAST NIGHT. YOU CANNOT SEE 30' IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN LIGHTS ARE ON DIM. YOU HAVE TO DRIVE WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON. THE HIGH BEAM WORKS GREAT, BUT VEHICLES COMING AT YOU ARE GETTING BLINDED BY YOUR HIGH BEAMS. YOU SWITCH TO LOW BEAM, THEN YOU CANNOT SEE! I HAVE SEEN ALL THE COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET. I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS ISSUE HASN'T BEEN RECALLED. SHAME ON THE GOVERNMENT FOR NOT FIXING THIS SAFETY ISSUE.

Dec 15, 2018

SUSPENSION,TIRES

2 complaints

We had our vehicle recalled for links in the rear suspension some weeks ago. Saturday 6/4/22 we were going south on hwy 19 south of Tavares Florida at 45 to 50 MPH in a light rain. We went thru a light puddle in the road twitched. Didn't feel like anything I had experienced before. A couple of blocks further on the back of the car veered back and forth significantly and I thought i had blown a tire, all tires were hard. We returned the car home gingerly and completed our trip with our daughters car, When we got home i got under the car to see if I could find anything bent or broken, I was astonished to find both back tires bald and thru 2 layers of cord halfway across the inside face of each. The car has 48609 total miles. The tires have about 22000 on them. The car has been dealer serviced , on schedule including tire rotation.

Jun 04, 2022

2016 CADILLAC SRX CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD THE RECALL NOTICE ON THE TOE LINK ADJUSTERS AND TIRE WEAR IN THE REAR TIRES, THEY WERE BALD, AND BOTH REAR TIRES HAD CORDS SHOWING.AFTER REPLACING THE TIRES, IT WAS DETERMINED THE LEFT REAR SHOCK WAS LEAKING, AND THEY WERE REPLACED.

Apr 13, 2022

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

I WAS THE OWNER/OPERATOR OF THE SRX WAS T-BONED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, AIR BAG TRIGGERED ERROR MESSAGE AND DID NOT DEPLOY, SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK IN PLACE UNTIL AFTER I HIT THE DASH RESULTING IN UNHARNESSED CONTACT IN CABIN CAUSING OVER $200K IN MEDICAL BILLS TO DATE TO RIGHT SHOULDER, HEAD, NECK AND BACK.

Dec 31, 2019

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

SRX WAS T-BONED AND AIRBAGS/SEATBELT RETRACTOR FAILED. SEVERE INJURIES TO CADILLAC DRIVER FROM UNLOCKED SHOULDER HARNESS AND ALL AIRBAGS FAILED.

Jun 05, 2019

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

STEERING,SUSPENSION

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension). The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel began shaking violently and the vehicle fishtailed and failed to steer as intended. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was then taken back to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Nov 05, 2025

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,BACK OVER PREVENTION

1 complaint

See attached document for complaint.

Apr 09, 2025

STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

Case #: [XXX] ] I have a 2016 Cadillac SRX (VIN: [XXX] ) that I have owned for 8 years. Throughout this period, I have encountered some minor issues that were easily remedied. On [XXX], I started my car and some warning light came on. •The ABS light •The power steering light •The anti-skid traction light I contacted Scranton Motors in Vernon, CT and was told I had a faulty brake module: part number 20842710. Furthermore, I was told that this part number has been discontinued and no longer available. I contacted Cadillac customer care and spoke to customer service rep Alegra 866-790-5600 at extension 5918222 and she gave me a list of suppliers who may have this part. Again, I was told that this part was discontinued. The parts department had to go to the aftermarket to see if they could locate this part. It was found on eBay. I was told that the part could be installed but there is NO guarantee that it would work. I was left with no choice but to have the part installed knowing that I would be driving an unsafe vehicle that could malfunction at any time. As stated earlier this vehicle is about 8 years and what I do not understand is why Cadillac would stop production on such a critical part that could cause physical harm to its passengers. In doing some investigating I found the Cadillac Forum in which other owners experience the same problem. I have owned 4 Cadillacs over the last 9 years and for the most part I have been very happy with their performance. It appears to me that Cadillac should take some responsibility and compensate me for not producing a safe vehicle to drive. The trade in value according to Kelley Blue. Book is $14,000 and therefore, I should be reimbursed accordingly On December 12, 2024, I received a phone call from Scranton Motors advising me that the part that they had received from eBay did not work. Therefore, I cannot operate this vehicle and it is totally useless. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Dec 12, 2024

TIRES

1 complaint

Vehicle is low mileage for its age (@ 30,000 miles) . Four (4) Goodyear tires identified in this report were purchase 04/28/2024 and as of 07/01/2024 had been driven @ 600 miles. On 07/01/2024, the rear drivers' side tire deflated while the vehicle was operational. Vehicle was immediately pulled off the roadway into a parking lot. Tire was removed by roadside service and at that time was noticed a clear "rupture" (although the tire was deflated, the sidewall had a noticeable bulge covering approximately 20% of the tires sidewall surface).

Jul 01, 2024

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

Transmission issues of going into Gear.Display for Cue system not functional

Jan 09, 2024

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

Passenger seat belt will not extend for Passenger to wear for safety.

Jul 01, 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

The automatic trunk does not work. I'm unable to open and/or use my trunk. Moon roof does not open Airbag light is on Vehicle jerks very hard while operating in drive

Jun 22, 2023

SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS

1 complaint

The screen on the the radio keep going out the tire get wore out quick even after rotation and balancing the Suspension makes noise

Jan 13, 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, she could not see out of the rear window. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that condensation had accumulated on the inside of the rear window. The contact also discovered that he was unable to open the rear hatch from the outside and had to use a screwdriver to open the hatch. Once opened, he discovered that the spare tire and rear side compartments were all filled with water. The rear hatch module was also submerged in water which led to the hatch failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was given a case number. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 21,000.

Nov 08, 2022

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

On Sept 26 2021 I was driving my car when I noticed it began jumpy and would hesitate at high speeds then when coming to a stop. After coming to a stop my car seemed it was stalling out while sitting at the stop light. Proceeded to go and my car didn't want to go into 1st-3rd gears. I just got this car 5 months ago It is very concerning when I need to make a sudden acceleration and cannot. I am highly concerned my car has a recall that never was issued to fix this dangerous problem.

Sep 28, 2021

SUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

4 Mar 2021 passenger side front wheel bearing failed while returning home from anniversary trip with 37,733 miles on our SRX. Dealer stated that SRX was out of warranty due to time after purchase. 5 July 2021 passenger side rear wheel bearing failed while returning home from family trip with 40,003 miles on our SRX. Called Cadillac Customer Care and received a case number. Immediately received an email stating that she was my customer advocate and would get back to me within 3 working days (email is attached). NO ONE has ever contacted me. I have contacted CCC on four different occasions with a promise every time that someone would get back to me within 48-72 hours. NO RESPONSE. I have not been discourteous to any of the Customer Care personnel and therefore, have no idea of why they do not respond to me, even if it was a DENIAL. I get the impression that this problem may be greater than they want to acknowledge and they are hoping that I will just go away. I will not, this is more about principal at this point than money. Can you provide me guidance on what to do next, or can you assist in obtaining a response to my case?

Aug 10, 2021

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS

1 complaint

HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIM UNTIL HIGH BEAMS HAVE TO BE USE IN ORDER TO SEE. LOW BEAM APPEARS LIKE YOU DON'T HAVE ANY LIGHTS ON OR MAYBE PARK LIGHTS. UNSAFE BECAUSE OTHER VEHICLES CAN'T SEE YOU WITH LOW BEAM ON AND YOU CAN'T SEE. DRIVER SEAT MOTOR WENT OUT MAKING IT COMPLICATED TO REACH THE EXCELERATOR AND BRAKE. ON THE LUMBAR PART WORKS. ALL OF THIS IS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE.

Nov 18, 2020

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE DIM AND PER DEALERSHIP NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH CADILLAC. THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FIR THIS ISSUE. THE CUE TOUCH SYSTEM BUTTON'S ON THE CENTER ARE NOT RESPONDING/LOCKED. I AM NOT ABLE TO USE GPS, CHANGE THE TIME OR ANY OF THE SETTINGS ON THE MENU. THIS IS ALSO A WELL KNOWN ISSUE AND HAS HAD A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME THAT THE RAIL CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND THE BOTH FROMT HEADLAMPS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS IS $3,126.95. BOTH IS THESE ARE SAFETY CONCERNS. THE HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIM THAT I CANNOT SEE PROPERLY TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT.

Nov 03, 2020

STRUCTURE,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I ASKED THE DEALER IF THE VEHICLE WE WERE CONTEMPLATING BUYING HAD ANY ACCIDENTS.DEALER SHOWED ME A CARFAX THAT DID NOT REFLECT ANY ACCIDENTS AND STATED AS SUCH. UPON GOING IN TO TRADE MY VEHICLE THIS WEEKEND I WAS MADE AWARE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THREE ACCIDENTS WITH STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AND THE VEHICLE IS SIGNIFICANTLY LESS THAN PAID. I SPECIFICALLY ASKED THE DEALER FOR THE CARFAX. THE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE ACCIDENT HAPPENED LESS THAN 30 DAYS BEFORE SELLING TO ME AND HAD NOT BEEN REFLECTED ON THE CARFAX YET THE DEALER KNEW. I ALSO PAID OVER $500 FOR A FUEL INJECTOR ISSUE THAT WAS CAUSING ENGINE MISFIRING. ON A LONG TRIP MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTING FLASHING. I GOT IT INTO A REPAIR SHOP IMMEDIATELY.

Aug 17, 2020

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

ON LIGHTS THEY ARE VERY DIM, MAKEING IT A RIST TO DRIVE AT NIGHT, SAFTY. ON BRAKE MAKES A SQUEEL WHEN APPLYING, HAD IT IN TO SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES ,THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONGWITH IT. CADALICS SHOULD NOT MAKE NOISE LIKE THAT MAKES POEPLE LOOK AT CAR LIKE SOMETHINGS WRONG WITH IT,WHICH IT IS.

May 02, 2020

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,WHEELS

1 complaint

WE ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THE LOW BEAM HEAD LAMPS. THEY ARE NOT SAFE!! WE HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS FOR HELP, ONLY TO GET A "IT'S NOT OUR PROBLEM" RESPONSE. GM IS SURELY AWARE, AS A SEARCH FOR HELP WITH THE ISSUE POPS UP MANY COMPLAINTS AND POSSIBLE CLASS ACTION LAW SUITS CURRENTLY IN THE WORKS. WHAT BRINGS ME HERE NOW IS, MY WIFE RECENTLY DONE SOME SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE CAR AND MINOR PERSONAL INJURY WHEN SHE HIT AN OBJECT IN THE ROAD THAT COULD HAVE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF SHE COULD HAVE SEEN IT!! WE ARE JUST THANKFUL THIS WAS NOT A PERSON. I WOULD GLADLY TESTIFY THAT THIS COULD ACTUALLY BE A POSSIBILITY IF SOMETHING IS NOT DONE WITH THESE LIGHTS. WE WERE TOLD WE COULD REPLACE WITH THE SAME LIGHT, AT OUR COST (APPX. $1500.00) WHICH I'M SURE WOULD SOON HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. WHICH SHOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM AT ALL WITH A TWO YEAR OLD $50,000.00 CAR. PLEASE HELP US AND ALL THE OTHERS WITH CORRECTING THIS, BEFORE SOMETHING REALLY BAD OR DEADLY HAPPENS, IF IT HASN'T ALREADY. WE HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL FRIENDS IN OUR HOME TOWN WITH THE SAME CAR WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.

Mar 10, 2019

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS AGO, I NOTICED A SMALL STRESS FRACTURE APPEAR IN THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE CENTRAL DIGITAL DASHBOARD OF MY VEHICLE. THE DASHBOARD PROJECTS SAFETY, ENTERTAINMENT AND AUTOMOBILE OPERATING STATUS (E.G. DEFLATED TIRES, ONSTAR ALERTS, ETC.). AS THE FRACTURE GREW IT REVEALED A SPIDER WEB OF FRACTURES DISTORTING THE DASHBOARD AND AFFECTING THE SYSTEM'S OPERATION. THE SYSTEM WOULD SUDDEN BEGIN FLASHING DIFFERENT ICONS, SWIPING FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHICH IS VERY DISTRACTING. THE DIGITAL ICONS ARE NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL YET THE FRACTURES CONTINUE TO GROW AND THE DASHBOARD IS VERY DISTRACTING WHILE DRIVING. WE REPORTED THE DEFECT TO MARVIN K. BROWN CADILLAC AND WAS INFORMED BY THE SERVICE ADVISOR, MERLE PORTER, SEVERAL OTHER SRX OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THE SAME ISSUE, IN WHICH GM RECOGNIZED AS A VEHICLE DEFECT. MR. PORTER REPORTED THE DEFECT TO GM, HOWEVER, GM DID NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY AND REFUSED TO RECALL THE COMPONENT OR REPLACE THE COMPONENT. ON 09/29/2018, I SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT TO GM ASKING FOR A FURTHER INVESTIGATION (CASE # 84675794778). THE ORIGIN OF THE FRACTURE IS LOCATED IN THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE PANEL AND NO EXTERNAL FORCE OR IMPACT IS VISIBLE AND NO DAMAGE WAS OCCURRED BY ME OR MY PASSENGERS. I FEEL THIS DEFECT IS A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO ITS DRIVER DISTRACTING RANDOMLY AND CONSISTING MOVING ICONS.

Sep 29, 2018

STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

CAR IN MOTION AT 23MPH TRIED TO NAVIGATE A RIGHT HAND CURVE IN ROAD, STEERING WAS NORMAL AND THEN ALL THE SUDDEN STEERING CAUGHT AND WOULDN'T LET ME NAVIGATE THE REST OF THE RIGHT HAND TURN. BROUGHT CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP AND TRIED TO PUT CAR IN MOTION BY PRESSING GAS, STEERING WAS PERFECTLY FINE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN TWO SHORT WEEKS

Jun 28, 2018

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

CRUISE CONTROL SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. CRUISE CONTROL AND SPEED ODOMETER HAS DIFFERENT READINGS. 7 MILES DIFFERENT IN READING.

May 31, 2018

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

MY CAR WAS IN LINE FOR A CAR WASH AT VAL WARD CADILLAC PARKING LOT. MY ELECTRONIC BRAKE WAS ON. THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD INDICATED THIS. THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE BUT STATIONARY FOR APPROX TWO MINUTES. THE CAR SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD. I THOUGHT MY CAR WAS HIT IN THE BACK. I DIDN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE CAR SURGED FORWARD. MY CAR HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE CARS WERE SEPARATED BY VAL WARD PERSONNEL. THEY HAD TO RELEASE MY ELECTRONIC BRAKE IN ORDER TO MOVE MY CAR. PER CADILLAC, IF ELECTRONIC BRAKE IS ENGAGED, IT WILL RELEASE WHEN GAS PEDAL PRESSURE IS APPLIED. MY FEET WERE ON THE FLOOR OF CAR WHEN SURGE OCCURRED. I DID NOT TOUCH THE GAS PEDAL. CONVENIENTLY, THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE VAL WARD CADILLAC BODY SHOP OFFICE. AS FAR AS I KNOW THE CAR WAS NOT TOWED, BUT PUSHED INTO REPAIR SHOP. I WILL NEVER USE THAT ELECTRONIC BRAKE AGAIN. THIS SHOULD BE A WARNING TO ELECTRONIC BRAKE USERS. 7 MPH LISTED BELOW IS A GUESS, AS I WENT FROM STOPPED IN LINE TO SURGING FORWARD. MILEAGE LISTED IS APPROXIMATE AS CADILLAC SERVICE RECORDS 9 DAYS PRIOR REFLECT 11,134 MI.

Feb 21, 2018

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

VISIBILITY

1 complaint

2016 CADILLAC SRX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR MIRRORS VISIBILITY ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED DUE TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE REARVIEW MIRROR, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE ON THE RIGHT RIDE OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 8/21/2017*JS

Aug 21, 2017

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REDUCE ENGINE POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED RANDOMLY. IN ADDITION, THE STABILITRAC LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.

Jun 20, 2016

BACK OVER PREVENTION

1 complaint

2016 CADILLAC SRX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE REAR VIEW CAMERA ISSUES. *SMD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AT DUSK, THERE WAS A LACK OF BEING ABLE TO SEE WHEN USING THE BACK UP CAMERA. THE CONSUMER STATED CADILLAC CHOSE A 360 DEGREE FISHEYE LENS WITH REALLY LOW RESOLUTION. HE STATED IT WOULD NEVER BE AS GOOD AS THE STRAIGHT REAR VIEW SYSTEM, BECAUSE IT DID NOT FILL UP THE SCREEN AND THE LENSES APPARENTLY SACRIFICED CLARITY AND BRIGHTNESS. THEE CAMERA WAS FOGGY IN THE DAY AND NEXT TO USELESS IN THE DARK. *JB THE CAMERA WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. *JS

Apr 26, 2016

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