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3GYFNAEY8BS••••••2011 Cadillac SRX
This build draws 4.5× more complaints than the average 2011 Cadillac SRX build (20 vs 4).
20on this build
414on the model
94builds in total
Most reportedExterior Lighting 7Suspension 3Service Brakes 2Power Train 2
What owners of this build wrote
Exterior LightingNov 2022
Over time the headlight casings have moisture inside. Also, the plastic covering to the headlights is no longer clear but is cloudy. Driving at night I am forced to put on the high beams to brighten up the road ahead of me. Memphis Cadillac dealership said there is a history of…
SuspensionJul 2021
The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the service Stabili-trac and traction control warnings were displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle also failed to start and was towed to the dealer. The dealer was unable to…
Power TrainMar 2021
Transmission shift cable
Service BrakesMar 2020
Had to come to a sudden stop, the brake peddle afterwords goes down to the floor with little stopping pressure. Has happened at random on other occasions
Seat BeltsDec 2019
While driving my passenger's seatbelt came unlatched and flew open. It was not able to be latched again in the buckle. I feel this is a safety issue. If I were to get into an accident and that happened my passenger would have been injured
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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 3GYFNAEY8BS543571 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.