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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3GYFNAEY5BS••••••2011 Cadillac SRX
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2011 Cadillac SRX build (11 vs 4).
11on this build
415on the model
94builds in total
Most reportedExterior Lighting 6Engine 2Vehicle Speed Control 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Exterior LightingNov 2021
Unknown the dim headights as well as moisture in headlights seems to be a common problem . It is not safe driving with the headlighs on dim---you must drive with them on high beam to be able to see the road ahead. Something needs to be done for gm to correct this most dangerous…
Service BrakesApr 2021
I was traveling on major roadway 95 south on the eastern part of MD .I had just exited off the highway as i was exiting and braking my brakes went totally out. This could have been a deadly accident for me and others .I had my car towed to the a cadillac dealership for repairs .…
Unknown Or OtherSep 2020
My drains for my sun roof are not working, water all on passenger floor, mechanic said there was a recall on this some years ago and was wondering if the recall was still active
EngineAug 2020
The timing chain jumped a tooth cause I live in rus code p016p017
Vehicle Speed ControlOct 2016
The contact owns a 2011 cadillac srx. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated to 20 mph. The vehicle stability engine and engine power reduce warning indicators illuminated. The issue recurred several times while the contact was driving the vehicle to the…
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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 3GYFNAEY5BS537615 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.