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3GYFNAE37CS••••••2012 Cadillac SRX
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2012 Cadillac SRX build (12 vs 5).
12on this build
390on the model
73builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedExterior Lighting 9Service Brakes 2Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashDec 2017
I was pulling out of a parking lot into city traffic when the brakes in my 2012 cadillac srx failed. I ended up rear ending another vehicle at a very slow speed. When we pulled off to the side of the road I had to pump the brakes to get the car to stop. There were no physical…
Exterior LightingDec 2022
Headlights are very dim and do not provide sufficient lighting at night. This is a known problem with this model and GM has been aware since 2010 that this is an issue. The exterior housing unit fails and allows moisture into the headlight unit and can cause dim lights and…
Electrical SystemOct 2021
Headlamps fully engaged but dimming with time. Unable to see road clearly at night. Dealership(s) confirmed issue and reproduced issue. Confirmed by manufacturers. No prior warnings. Class action lawsuit won on behalf of owners but not all owners were informed of settlement and…
Service BrakesJan 2020
While turning off to enter a grocery store parking lot I stepped on the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor. I had to quickly pump the brakes to slow down. The road conditions were wet with a little bit of ice. I felt a shudder in the front suspension when it happened.…
Exterior LightingOct 2019
I absolutely can not drive my srx at night the dim headlights are so dim that I question whether they are even on it is a safety hazard not only for me and my family but also the others on the road this needs to be fixed
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3GYFNAE37CS500281 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.