2005 CADILLAC SRX Problems & Recalls
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This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if...
brought car to shop and after 3 months trying to figure out problem gave up. I towed it to dealership and after another month finally said car proved to be a mystery but extensive damage due to water leakin the rear shorting out entertainment module.
I noticed this car has several recalls that were never corrected on my vehicle.
WHEN IT RAINS WATER LEAKS FROM THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE AND LEAKS INSIDE THE CAR THROUGH A PLASTIC PIECE THAT SAYS AIR BAG AND IN THE REAR WATER LEAKS IN AND FILLS UP WHERE THE JACK IS LOCATED AND I'M AFRAID THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY WITH THE WATER LEAKING INTO IT WHEN IT RAINS OR I GO TH...
Mileage: 200,000
WHEN IT RAINS WATER LEAKS FROM THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE AND LEAKS INSIDE THE CAR THROUGH A PLASTIC PIECE THAT SAYS AIR BAG AND IN THE REAR WATER LEAKS IN AND FILLS UP WHERE THE JACK IS LOCATED AND I'M AFRAID THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY WITH THE WATER LEAKING INTO IT WHEN IT RAINS OR I GO TH...
Mileage: 200,000
TIMING CHAIN LEAKING OIL. STATIONARY SAW OIL IN DRIVEWAY NOISE IN FRONT WHILE DRIVING TURNED OUT TO BE 2 STRUTS NEED REPLACEMENT
Mileage: 147,000
REAR TRUNK DON'T LOCK
Mileage: 150,000
MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN ONTO MY WORK PARKING LOT, APPLIED BRAKES TO PULL INTO MY PARKING SPACE AND I HEARD A TERRIBLE GRINDING/SHUDDERING NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I DIDN'T THINK I WAS GOING TO BE ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT HITTING THE CONCRETE WALL. THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED AND THEN I...
Mileage: 182,000
MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN ONTO MY WORK PARKING LOT, APPLIED BRAKES TO PULL INTO MY PARKING SPACE AND I HEARD A TERRIBLE GRINDING/SHUDDERING NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I DIDN'T THINK I WAS GOING TO BE ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT HITTING THE CONCRETE WALL. THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED AND THEN I...
Mileage: 182,000
MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN ONTO MY WORK PARKING LOT, APPLIED BRAKES TO PULL INTO MY PARKING SPACE AND I HEARD A TERRIBLE GRINDING/SHUDDERING NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I DIDN'T THINK I WAS GOING TO BE ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT HITTING THE CONCRETE WALL. THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED AND THEN I...
Mileage: 182,000
AT RANDOM TIMES, WHILE ACCELERATING THE TRACTION ENGAGE MESSAGE WILL APPEAR AND THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE FOR 2--3 SECONDS. VERY DANGEROUS. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS WHEN I WAS TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN IN A BUSY INTERSECTION.
Mileage: 135,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AFTER A COMPLETE STOP, A LOUD VIBRATION/RUMBLE EMITTED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO COVERT CADILLAC BUICK GMC (11750 RESEARCH BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78759,...
Mileage: 160,000
THE CAR HAS A REAR LEAK THAT BUILDS UP IN THE TRUCK AND HOLDS WATER THERE WHERE THE JACK IS LOCATED WHICH IS NOW STUCK TO THE CARPET AND LOTS OF MOVEMENT IN THE REAR END OF THIS VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE AND NEED TO HAVE A RECALL ON BOTH OF THESE ISSUES ALONG WITH THE REAR TRUNK NOT LOCKING OR REAR WINDS...
THE CAR HAS A REAR LEAK THAT BUILDS UP IN THE TRUCK AND HOLDS WATER THERE WHERE THE JACK IS LOCATED WHICH IS NOW STUCK TO THE CARPET AND LOTS OF MOVEMENT IN THE REAR END OF THIS VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE AND NEED TO HAVE A RECALL ON BOTH OF THESE ISSUES ALONG WITH THE REAR TRUNK NOT LOCKING OR REAR WINDS...
THE CAR HAS A REAR LEAK THAT BUILDS UP IN THE TRUCK AND HOLDS WATER THERE WHERE THE JACK IS LOCATED WHICH IS NOW STUCK TO THE CARPET AND LOTS OF MOVEMENT IN THE REAR END OF THIS VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE AND NEED TO HAVE A RECALL ON BOTH OF THESE ISSUES ALONG WITH THE REAR TRUNK NOT LOCKING OR REAR WINDS...
LEFT FRONT TURN SIGNAL KEEPS GOING OUT. 5 TIMES SINCE OWNING THE CAR. REPAIR COSTS TO CHANGE BULB $250. HAPPENS WITH OUT WARNING. CADILLAC HAS NO FIX FOR PROBLEM. NEED TO BE A RECALL, AND SOLUTION TO PROBLEM. HAPPEN WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION, WHEN TURN SIGNAL IS USED.
Mileage: 84,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND CRASHED HEAD ON INTO AN ONCOMING SEMI TRUCK. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE FRONT END WA...
Mileage: 152,000
'TAKATA RECALL' WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY DASH, STEREO AND LIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER AND ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WERE NOT WORKING. THEN. I TRIED CHANGING LANES ON THE INTERSTATE TO EXIT BUT LOST POWER STEERING. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS AT THOSE HIGH SPEED!. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF BEFORE MY CAR COMPLE...
Mileage: 125,000
'TAKATA RECALL' WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY DASH, STEREO AND LIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER AND ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WERE NOT WORKING. THEN. I TRIED CHANGING LANES ON THE INTERSTATE TO EXIT BUT LOST POWER STEERING. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS AT THOSE HIGH SPEED!. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF BEFORE MY CAR COMPLE...
Mileage: 125,000
'TAKATA RECALL' WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY DASH, STEREO AND LIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER AND ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WERE NOT WORKING. THEN. I TRIED CHANGING LANES ON THE INTERSTATE TO EXIT BUT LOST POWER STEERING. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS AT THOSE HIGH SPEED!. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF BEFORE MY CAR COMPLE...
Mileage: 125,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE REGARDING THE REAR SUSPENSION. IN ADDITION, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED BACK AND FORTH. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, WHICH CAUSED DIFFI...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS A...
Mileage: 108,000
WHILE DRIVING OUR 2005 CADILLAC SRX A SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM ERROR MESSAGE APPEAR ON CONSOLE DISPLAY SCREEN ALONG WITH TC AND ABS LIGHT COMING ON THE DASH. VEHICLE'S BRAKE SYSTEM BEGINS TO WORK ON ITS OWN FOR NO APPARENT REASON (NO ICE, SNOW, RAIN OR GRAVEL). VEHICLE NEEDS TO COME TO A COMPETE STO...
Mileage: 142,347
SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM CODE COMES ON REAR WHEELS LOCK UP AFTER MAKING LOUD GRINDING NOISE, FIRST TIME I HAD IT TOWED TO DALE EARNHARDT CADILLAC DEALERSHIP THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. IT NOW DOES IT WHEN I TURN RT OR WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT.
Mileage: 550,000
TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT OCCASIONALLY ''' SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM '' WARNING COMES UP...STABILIZING ENGAGE CAUSING VEHICLE TO COME TO GRINDING STOP.........THIS HAPPENS WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING.....'''STARTING ENABLED'' ''REMOVE KEY'' COMES ON ....CANNOT REMOVE KEY IMMEDIATELY ...MUST JUNGLE KEY SEV...
Mileage: 135,000
TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT OCCASIONALLY ''' SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM '' WARNING COMES UP...STABILIZING ENGAGE CAUSING VEHICLE TO COME TO GRINDING STOP.........THIS HAPPENS WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING.....'''STARTING ENABLED'' ''REMOVE KEY'' COMES ON ....CANNOT REMOVE KEY IMMEDIATELY ...MUST JUNGLE KEY SEV...
Mileage: 135,000
STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM ENGAGES DURING NORMAL DRIVING AND DRY, LEVEL, LOW-SPEED CONDITIONS SUCH AS PULLING ONTO HIGHWAY FROM A STOP. THIS HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES, IN EACH INSTANCE STARTING FROM A DEAD STOP TO MAKE A TURN. WHEN THE SYSTEM ENGAGES THE DRIVER HAS LITERALLY NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHIC...
Mileage: 185,000
MY 05 CADILLAC SRX HAVE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IN THE FRAME WHERE AS A METAL PICE ON LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT HAVE ROTTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE PROBLEM. I NEED SOMEONE TO HELP ME BECAUSE NO CAR SHOULD HAVE THIS PROBLE WITH ONLY 80 THOUSAND MILES ON IT. HOW CAN I SEND THE PICTURE TO...
Mileage: 80,000
MY 05 CADILLAC SRX HAVE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IN THE FRAME WHERE AS A METAL PICE ON LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT HAVE ROTTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE PROBLEM. I NEED SOMEONE TO HELP ME BECAUSE NO CAR SHOULD HAVE THIS PROBLE WITH ONLY 80 THOUSAND MILES ON IT. HOW CAN I SEND THE PICTURE TO...
Mileage: 80,000
MY 05 CADILLAC SRX HAVE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IN THE FRAME WHERE AS A METAL PICE ON LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT HAVE ROTTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE PROBLEM. I NEED SOMEONE TO HELP ME BECAUSE NO CAR SHOULD HAVE THIS PROBLE WITH ONLY 80 THOUSAND MILES ON IT. HOW CAN I SEND THE PICTURE TO...
Mileage: 80,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (MERITS AUTO SALES, 313 ELIZABETH AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07112), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPAIRS WERE THE CONTA...
Mileage: 100,000
TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNED A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON AN ICY, SNOWY ROAD, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SKID AND THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL. ALL THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES THAT RE...
Mileage: 110,000
CADILLAC ISSUED A TSB IN APRIL 2012 (TSB #PIT-3749D), WHICH IS ALSO NOTED AS NHTSA ID #10037570 REGARDING RUST AND FRAME CORROSION. MY 2005 CADILLAC SRX IS EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE, AND I WAS JUST QUOTED $5700 TO REPAIR THE MANUFACTURING DEFECT. WHY ISN'T THE NHTSA REQUIRING A RECALL IF THE STRUCTU...
Mileage: 120,000
AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT ON AUGUST 11 2016. AIRBAG IS FAULTY AND CONCERN ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE 2005 SRC 04/01/2021: ODI # CHANGED FROM 10895442 TO 10895253 AS PART OF ROUTINE DATA CLEANUP.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PREPARING TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPUTTER INTO TRAFFIC AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE STALLED AND SMOKE APPEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POSITIVE CABLE ...
Mileage: 108,000
VEHICLE STATIONARY. UNABLE TO START. UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY. BATTERY GOES DEAD. 2 GM DEALERSHIPS SAY THERE IS NO FIX. HAVE HAD CAR DIAGNOSED. NO FIX IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A CADILLAC. DEALERSHIPS "FIX" SO CAR STARTS AND THEN THE SAME PROBLEM STARTS. PLEASE ADVISE
Mileage: 150,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE FROM AN INDEPENDENT DEALER, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED FORD DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE DRIVE SHAFT COUPLERS, POWER STEERING, FRONT WHEEL BEARING, AND MOTOR MOUN...
Mileage: 109,916
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE FROM AN INDEPENDENT DEALER, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED FORD DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE DRIVE SHAFT COUPLERS, POWER STEERING, FRONT WHEEL BEARING, AND MOTOR MOUN...
Mileage: 109,916
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE FROM AN INDEPENDENT DEALER, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED FORD DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE DRIVE SHAFT COUPLERS, POWER STEERING, FRONT WHEEL BEARING, AND MOTOR MOUN...
Mileage: 109,916
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE FROM AN INDEPENDENT DEALER, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED FORD DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE DRIVE SHAFT COUPLERS, POWER STEERING, FRONT WHEEL BEARING, AND MOTOR MOUN...
Mileage: 109,916
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE FROM AN INDEPENDENT DEALER, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED FORD DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE DRIVE SHAFT COUPLERS, POWER STEERING, FRONT WHEEL BEARING, AND MOTOR MOUN...
Mileage: 109,916
TOOK THE CAR TO THE SUPERMARKET & AS I WAS DRIVING HOME I WENT TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT & MY BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. THERE WAS NO WARNING, THANK GOD I WAS NOT GOING FAST AND I WAS NOT HIT BY ANOTHER CAR. BRAKE FLUID HAD COMPLETELY DRAINED OUT OF THE SYSTEM. GOT MY CAR TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP WHERE WE H...
Mileage: 58,700
DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE PLACING 2 PLASTIC CAPS ON A KEY SOLVES THIS IGNITION RECALL? THE RECALL IS FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH! I TOOK THE CAR IN TODAY AND THIS IS HOW THEY ADDRESSED THE ISSUE. THIS WAS A COMPLETE WASTE OF MY TIME AND I AM NO MORE SAFER NOW THAN BEFORE I WENT IN.
Mileage: 120,466
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V394000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TH...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE OF ENGINE RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN I...
Mileage: 120,000
ON TUESDAY, JULY 21, I WAS AT A STOPLIGHT ON THE CORNER OF MERRICK AVENUE AND STEWART AVENUE IN GARDEN CITY, NY. WHILE WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN, THERE WAS A LOUD POP. I BRIEFLY LEFT MY AUTOMOBILE AND SAW THAT THE SUNROOF WAS SHATTERED. I TURNED AT THE LIGHT SINCE MY DESTINATION WAS LESS T...
Mileage: 119,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE TRACTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT LOST ACCELERATION AND THE STABILITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERA...
Mileage: 108,295
AT APPROX. 121,000 MILES, WENT TO START MY CAR, WHEN STARTED THERE WAS AN AWFUL KNOCKING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD, THE ENTIRE CAR WAS SHAKING, AND MISFIRING. AFTER TAKING TO THE DEALER, I WAS TOLD THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED REPLACED. OVER $2000 TO DO THIS, DURING HAVING THE TIMING CHAIN REPLACED I WAS TOLD...
Mileage: 121,060
INTERMITTENT ATTEMPTS AT STARTING. START ATTEMPTS WITHOUT THE KEY BEING ACTUATATED. *TR
Mileage: 92,000
CAR RAPIDLY SPEED UP AT FULL AND LITTLE TIME AFTER THAT HEARD LOUD NOISE IN BACK AS DRIVING .TODAY TOOK TO MECHANIC AND DIDN'T EVEN GET POWER STARTING UP AND THEN SPEED UP AGAIN AT FULL STOP AND STARTED SMOKING TO. SAID POWER STEERING WENT OUT THOUGHT IT WAS THAT GOT ALMOST HOME PROBLEM STILL OCCUR...
Mileage: 16,600
CAR RAPIDLY SPEED UP AT FULL AND LITTLE TIME AFTER THAT HEARD LOUD NOISE IN BACK AS DRIVING .TODAY TOOK TO MECHANIC AND DIDN'T EVEN GET POWER STARTING UP AND THEN SPEED UP AGAIN AT FULL STOP AND STARTED SMOKING TO. SAID POWER STEERING WENT OUT THOUGHT IT WAS THAT GOT ALMOST HOME PROBLEM STILL OCCUR...
Mileage: 16,600
CAR RAPIDLY SPEED UP AT FULL AND LITTLE TIME AFTER THAT HEARD LOUD NOISE IN BACK AS DRIVING .TODAY TOOK TO MECHANIC AND DIDN'T EVEN GET POWER STARTING UP AND THEN SPEED UP AGAIN AT FULL STOP AND STARTED SMOKING TO. SAID POWER STEERING WENT OUT THOUGHT IT WAS THAT GOT ALMOST HOME PROBLEM STILL OCCUR...
Mileage: 16,600
DRIVER DOOR LATCH STAYS IN THE OPEN POSITION, PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM LATCHING CLOSED. AFTER SITTING FOR A WHILE, OVER NIGHT OR A FEW DAYS, DOOR WILL LATCH CLOSED AGAIN. THIS IS A INTERMENT PROBLEM. CONCERNED WILL OCCUR WHILE DRIVING AS IT APPEARS TO BE EFFECTED BY THE ELECTRIC LOCK SYSTEM. CHECKED...
Mileage: 62,250
DRIVER DOOR LATCH STAYS IN THE OPEN POSITION, PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM LATCHING CLOSED. AFTER SITTING FOR A WHILE, OVER NIGHT OR A FEW DAYS, DOOR WILL LATCH CLOSED AGAIN. THIS IS A INTERMENT PROBLEM. CONCERNED WILL OCCUR WHILE DRIVING AS IT APPEARS TO BE EFFECTED BY THE ELECTRIC LOCK SYSTEM. CHECKED...
Mileage: 62,250
DRIVER DOOR LATCH STAYS IN THE OPEN POSITION, PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM LATCHING CLOSED. AFTER SITTING FOR A WHILE, OVER NIGHT OR A FEW DAYS, DOOR WILL LATCH CLOSED AGAIN. THIS IS A INTERMENT PROBLEM. CONCERNED WILL OCCUR WHILE DRIVING AS IT APPEARS TO BE EFFECTED BY THE ELECTRIC LOCK SYSTEM. CHECKED...
Mileage: 62,250
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V394000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE MOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER...
Mileage: 1,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE HEATER WAS ACTIVATED AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR EMITTING FROM THE VENTS AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSE...
Mileage: 75,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE HEATER WAS ACTIVATED AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR EMITTING FROM THE VENTS AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSE...
Mileage: 75,000
I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR, I WAS GOING THE NORMAL SPEED LIMIT OF 60 MPH ON THIS ROAD. ALL OF A SUDDEN, I LOOKED UP AND THE GLASS TO MY SUNROOF FLEW OFF. I NEVER HAD A PREVIOUS ISSUE WITH THIS SUNROOF AND THERE WAS NOTHING LOOSE AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. I WAS ...
Mileage: 79,400
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 30 MPH AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE DEALER MADE SEVERAL UNKNOWN REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTS...
Mileage: 37,000
SUBMISSION FROM CONSTITUENT RE 2005 MODEL YEAR CADILLAC SRX GM RECALL #14172. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP FOR A RED LIGHT, THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE INTO A BUSY INTERSECTION. AFTER THE INCIDENT, THE ABS SENSOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC....
Mileage: 91,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND DID NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAIL...
Mileage: 115,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND DID NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAIL...
Mileage: 115,000
THE DEALERSHIP IN MY CITY RAN OUT OF PARTS TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE THEY WERE SENT ONLY A FEW SO WE ALL ON A WAITING LIST FOR ?????? *TR
UNBELIEVABLE. YOU GIVE SPACE FOR 2,551 CHARACTERS BEYOND YOUR LIMIT BEFORE I HIT A PROBLEM. I HAVE COPIED MY COMPLAINT AND SENT IT TO GM DIRECTLY INSTEAD OF POSTING IT HERE. DO NOT BOTHER ME. I TRUST GM TO HANDLE IT. MY COMPLAINT IS IN GM'S BEST INTEREST ANYWAY. GOOD NIGHT. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V394000 (ELECTRICAL) BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
THRU OUT THE OWNERSHIP OF THIS VEHICLE, IT HAS HAD MULTIPLE SIGNAL AND HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS, IGNITION, AND NOW THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM DEFECTIVE. (QUOTED BY GM DEALERSHIP, COST WILL BE $5,000.00 PLUS). WHAT DOES IT TAKE, AN ACCIDENT KILLING SOMEONE FOR GM TO REPAIR/REPLACE, WHATEVER IT TAKES, ON THIS V...
Mileage: 98,000
THRU OUT THE OWNERSHIP OF THIS VEHICLE, IT HAS HAD MULTIPLE SIGNAL AND HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS, IGNITION, AND NOW THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM DEFECTIVE. (QUOTED BY GM DEALERSHIP, COST WILL BE $5,000.00 PLUS). WHAT DOES IT TAKE, AN ACCIDENT KILLING SOMEONE FOR GM TO REPAIR/REPLACE, WHATEVER IT TAKES, ON THIS V...
Mileage: 98,000
THRU OUT THE OWNERSHIP OF THIS VEHICLE, IT HAS HAD MULTIPLE SIGNAL AND HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS, IGNITION, AND NOW THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM DEFECTIVE. (QUOTED BY GM DEALERSHIP, COST WILL BE $5,000.00 PLUS). WHAT DOES IT TAKE, AN ACCIDENT KILLING SOMEONE FOR GM TO REPAIR/REPLACE, WHATEVER IT TAKES, ON THIS V...
Mileage: 98,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE MANAGED TO COME TO A STOP WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES PERFORMED NORMALLY. ...
Mileage: 73,000
I WAS DRIVING ON I20 IN GEORGIA. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND BEFORE I COULD GET OFF INTERSTATE CAR STARTED MAKING HORRIBLE NOISE. GOT OFF AND TURNED OFF ENGINE. WHEN I TRIED TO RESTART IT, IT WOULD JUST MAKE A GRINDING NOISE. SOMEONE CHECKED THE OIL FOR ME AND IT WAS BONE DRY. COMPUTER STATED ...
Mileage: 124,000
TIMING CHAIN BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FAIL IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. GM HAS NO RECALLS ON TIMING CHAINS ON THIS MODEL BUT HAS THE SAME ISSUE/RECALL FOR OTHER MODELS OF CADILLACS. THEY WANT CUSTOMERS TO PAY FULL RETAIL PRICE TO REPAIR THE BAD DESIGN ISSUE THAT THEY KNOW ABOUT. *TR
Mileage: 36,234
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
Mileage: 63,000
RIGHT AND LEFT TURN SINGLES HAVE GONE OUT 6 TO 7 TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. WHEN THEY ARE REPLACED THEY ONLY LAST A FEW WEEKS. MY DEALERS SATES THAT THE PLUGS NEED REPLACED. I HAVE HEARD THAT THIS AFFECTS 2004 THROUGH 20009. WITH LARGE NUMBER I THINK IT SHOULD BE RECALLED. 30% OF ALL ACCIDENT...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STABILITY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIF...
Mileage: 150,000
I BOUGHT MY 2005 CADILLAC SRX AT 43,000 MILES JUNE 25,2012 NOW IT'S JANUARY 23,2014 AND THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT AT 72,000 MILES. THERE WAS A HUGE LEAK STEERING WAS VERY TIGHT AND STABILITY WAS IN USE. MY FATHER SAID IT LOOKS LIKE THE PUMP WAS REPLACED ONCE THAT'S RIDICULOUS WITH THE LOW MILES MY...
Mileage: 72,000
I OWN A 2005 CADILLAC SRX AWD V8. THERE WAS A POWER STEERING LEAK THAT OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 9/2010 (DATE COULD BE OFF, BUT GM HAS THE OFFICIAL DATES/MILEAGE). THIS WAS SERVICED BY THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE STATING THAT THIS IS A REGULAR OCCURRENCE IN THIS STYLE CA...
Mileage: 75,000
I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE BECAUSE THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AFTER THE DEALER PERFORMED ITS CHECKS, IT STATED IT WAS A PURGE VALVE, WHICH THEY SUPPOSEDLY FIXED, HOWEVER A WEEK LATER THE ENGINE BROKEN DOWN. I HAD THE CAR TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER ONLY TO FIND OUT, IT WAS TIMING CHAIN THAT TOTALLY FA...
Mileage: 67,000
WHILE DRIVING I PUSHED ON THE BRAKES AND THE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR. I GOT IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED OUT. I HAD IT REPLACED. IT HAS HAPPENED TO 3 DIFFERENT BRAKE LINES. THE LATEST WAS JUST LAST WEEK, GOING UP MY DAUGHTERS DRIVEWAY. *TR
Mileage: 62,300
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THEN ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY, WHICH APPLIED THE REAR BRAKES. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND...
Mileage: 97,000
2005 CADILLAC SRX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE JERKING,BUCKING AND STALLING WHILE DRIVING. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE BRAKES. APPARENTLY, THE VEHICLE HAS FIVE DIFFERENT SYSTEMS THAT CAN WORK THE BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY, AND IT SEEMED ONE OF THEM WAS WOR...
2005 CADILLAC SRX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE JERKING,BUCKING AND STALLING WHILE DRIVING. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE BRAKES. APPARENTLY, THE VEHICLE HAS FIVE DIFFERENT SYSTEMS THAT CAN WORK THE BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY, AND IT SEEMED ONE OF THEM WAS WOR...
I HAVE FOUND THAT THE REASON FOR DISAPPEARING OIL IS THE SNORKEL FOR AIR INTAKE IS TO SMALL, AND WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SUCKS OIL OUT OF TAPPIT COVER INTO INTAKE AND THE AUTO BURNS IT. ITS A POOR DESIGN AND GM SHOULD REPAIR IT. *TR
Mileage: 103,000
DRIVING HOME ON INTERSTATE I-85 SOUTH IN GEORGIA ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON CAR SEEMED TO BE HESITATING AND THEN STOPPED. BROUGHT CAR (TOWED) TO ROSS CADILLAC IN GAINSVILLE GA. DEALER EXAMINE CAR AND SAID IT WAS 4 QUARTS LOW ON OIL I DON'T SEE HOW THAT'S POSSIBLE WHEN I CHECKED THE OIL LEVEL THAT MORNING ...
Mileage: 75,500
TIMING CHAIN WENT OUT AND ENGINE LOCKED. *TR
Mileage: 96,451
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT THEN CRASHED INTO A HIGHWAY DIVIDER AND IN...
Mileage: 46,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD STIFFEN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT ...
Mileage: 100,000
05 XRS TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL W/ SERIOUS ACCIDENT BY GARRBOSR MAR 31, 2012 (4:27 PM) I WAS ON THE BELT PARKWAY YESTERDAY ON THE EDGE OF QUEENS WHERE THE CROSS ISLAND AND BELT SPLIT, HEADING EAST INTO THE TUNNEL OVERPASS. A FEW MILES BACK I BECAME AWARE THE CAR WAS STRONGLY OVER COMPENSATING IN THE ...
Mileage: 50
AFTER MY PURCHASE OF THE 2005 CADILLAC SRX IN 2007I HAVE HAD A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH THE STABILITY SYSTEM EVER SINCE. A MESSAGE KEEPS POPPING UP THAT THE STABILITY SYSTEMS NEEDS MAINTENANCE FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER MESSAGE THAT THE STABILITY SYSTEM HAS BEEN ENGAGED, WHICH COMES UP SEVERAL TIMES WHEN Y...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 40 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE TO HIGHER SPEEDS BUT THE VEHICLE HESITATED IN THE PROCESS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HER T...
Mileage: 79,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TEST RESULTS SHOWED DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL TANK CAP AND THE TIRE TRACTION SENSORS ON THE REAR TIRES NEEDED REPLACING. THE D...
Mileage: 148,665
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL WHINING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PRIVATE MECHANIC FOR MAINTENANCE WHERE THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE REAR RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA...
Mileage: 109,000
WHEN STOPPING, THEN STARTING UP (WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, LIKE AT A STOP SIGN) THE 2005 CADILLAC SRX WILL OFTEN FAIL TO MOVE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED AND THE +TRACTION CONTROL+ INDICATION LIGHTS UP ON THE RADIO. THIS ALSO HAPPENS SOMETIMES WHEN TURNING WITHOUT STOPPING. IT HAPPENS ON LEVEL GR...
Mileage: 40,000
MY WIFE WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY WHEN SHE SAW SMOKE COMING OFF THE CRACKS OF THE DRIVERS SIDE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE HOOD WAS CLOSED AND HAD LOTS OF BLACK SMOKE GUSHING OUT OF THE CRACKS AND IT SMELLED LIKE BURNING PLASTIC. I TRIED STARTING THE VEHICLE AND TO MY SURPRISE THE VE...
Mileage: 87,840
MY WIFE WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY WHEN SHE SAW SMOKE COMING OFF THE CRACKS OF THE DRIVERS SIDE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE HOOD WAS CLOSED AND HAD LOTS OF BLACK SMOKE GUSHING OUT OF THE CRACKS AND IT SMELLED LIKE BURNING PLASTIC. I TRIED STARTING THE VEHICLE AND TO MY SURPRISE THE VE...
Mileage: 87,840
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS WHEN MY "VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL" HAS TURNED ON BY ITSELF CAUSING THE ENTIRE CAR TO VIOLENTLY JERK TO THE RIGHT SIDE. I WAS COMING OFF OF A EXIT ON 8/18/2011 AT ABOUT 40MPH ONCE AGAIN THE TRACTION CONTROL CAME ON FOR NO REASON CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK VIOLENTLY TO T...
Mileage: 114,000
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS WHEN MY "VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL" HAS TURNED ON BY ITSELF CAUSING THE ENTIRE CAR TO VIOLENTLY JERK TO THE RIGHT SIDE. I WAS COMING OFF OF A EXIT ON 8/18/2011 AT ABOUT 40MPH ONCE AGAIN THE TRACTION CONTROL CAME ON FOR NO REASON CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK VIOLENTLY TO T...
Mileage: 114,000
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS WHEN MY "VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL" HAS TURNED ON BY ITSELF CAUSING THE ENTIRE CAR TO VIOLENTLY JERK TO THE RIGHT SIDE. I WAS COMING OFF OF A EXIT ON 8/18/2011 AT ABOUT 40MPH ONCE AGAIN THE TRACTION CONTROL CAME ON FOR NO REASON CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK VIOLENTLY TO T...
Mileage: 114,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING A U-TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...
Mileage: 102,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL WOULD ACTIVATE ABNORMALLY, WHEN IT WAS NOT ENGAGED BY THE CONTACT. THE FAILURE WOULD CAUSE THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE THEY WOULD REPROG...
Mileage: 40,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK WHILE ACCELERATING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK WITHIN THE EN...
Mileage: 71,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A RATTLING NOISE AND IT WOULD ALSO HESITATE. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT ASSIST...
Mileage: 70,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHOCK ABSORBER WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BOUNCE UP AND DOWN WHEN TRAVELING. AT 40,000 MILES, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITTE...
Mileage: 40,000
WHILE CHANGING LANES...MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND VEHICLE JUMPED TO THE RIGHT LANE. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND THE WHEEL WAS FREE. I TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIRS AND WAS TOLD I MUST REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING RACK, PUMP AND HOSES FOR A COST OF $ 2,489.00. THE REPAIR FACILITY TOLD ME THIS IS VERY COMMON...
Mileage: 81,000
IN OCTOBER OF 08 MY 05 CADILLAC SRX BEGAN TO BUCK AND HESITATE EXTENSIVELY. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT HAD NO OIL IN IT. I PRODUCED MY RECEIPT THAT I HAD THE OIL CHANGED 730 MILES PREVIOUS. CAR HAD 53,000 MILES ON IT AND OUT OF WARRANTY! I HAVE SINCE HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL INJ...
Mileage: 53,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED YET THE ...
Mileage: 33,000
I OWN A 2005 CADILLAC SRX AND IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FLAWS IN THIS VEHICLE (PURCHASED USED IN OCTOBER 2010). THE MOST IMPORTANT PROBLEM I AM EXPERIENCING WITH THIS VEHICLE IS THE "STABILITY SERVICE ENGAGING" AS I AM DRIVING AND AFTER I HAVE MADE A SHARP TURN. THE VEHICLE L...
Mileage: 145,000
I OWN A 2005 CADILLAC SRX AND IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FLAWS IN THIS VEHICLE (PURCHASED USED IN OCTOBER 2010). THE MOST IMPORTANT PROBLEM I AM EXPERIENCING WITH THIS VEHICLE IS THE "STABILITY SERVICE ENGAGING" AS I AM DRIVING AND AFTER I HAVE MADE A SHARP TURN. THE VEHICLE L...
Mileage: 145,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE ENGINE BEGAN TO BUCK AND HESITATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE LEAKED A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A LOW OIL WARNING INDICATOR TO ALERT OF THE ENGINE'S LOW CONSUMPTION OF OI...
Mileage: 25,000
I HAVE A 2005 CADDY SRX THAT THE STABILITY AND ABS ALARMS, LIGHTS COME ON. THE ALARM PANEL RESETS BUT THE LIGHTS STAY ON AND NEITHER SYSTEM WORKS. *TR
Mileage: 110,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO LOCK WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT ALSO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE...
Mileage: 70,100
FOR MORE THAN 2.5 YEARS MY SRX (PURCHASED NEW IN 2005) HAS EXPERIENCED RE-OCCURRING/INTERMITTENT TURN SIGNAL FAILURE OF BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT TURN SIGNALS. AFTER THE TURN SIGNAL FAILS, IT WILL SOMETIMES WORK AGAIN AFTER A SECOND OR THIRD ATTEMPT. MOST OFTEN, HOWEVER, I MUST RESORT TO SWITCHING O...
Mileage: 14,600
ONE DAY AFTER AROUND 2 WEEKS OF BUYING MY CAR, I STARTED TO HEAR STRANGE NOISES INSIDE THE REAR CAR DOOR PANELS EVERYTIME I LOWER OR RAISE THE WINDOWS. ONE DAY I WAS AT WORK ABOUT TO GO TO LUNCH, SO I GOT IN MY CAR' TURNED IT ON THEN STARTED TO DRIVE AWAY AT THE SAME TIME LOWERING MY WINDOWS TO AIR...
Mileage: 95,000
I GOT A OIL CHANGE ON SUNDAY AND MONDAY MY CAR BROKE DOWN. THE DEALER SAID MY ENGINE DIDN'T HAVE ANY OIL IN IT. AFTER READING OTHER REPORTS THIS HAS HAPPEN TO OTHERS. THE OIL DIDN'T LEAK ON THE GROUND OR THEIR WAS NO SIGN OF THE OIL LEAKING. *TR
TIMING CHAINS STRETCHED OUT WITH VERY LOW MILES. FRONT ENGINE NOISE TO TOTAL IDLE ISSUES AND ACCELERATION ISSUES. REPAIRED AT CADILLAC DEALER FOR $$$$$ REPLACED BOTH CHAINS. *TR
Mileage: 72,322
THE BACK UP LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. APPARENTLY, THERE IS A MANUFACTURERS' DEFECT IN THE DESIGN. WE ARE ON OUR THIRD FAILURE. A WIRE THAT IS INTEGRATED INTO THE TAILGATE BECOMES WARN . *TR
Mileage: 76,000
THE BACK UP LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. APPARENTLY, THERE IS A MANUFACTURERS' DEFECT IN THE DESIGN. WE ARE ON OUR THIRD FAILURE. A WIRE THAT IS INTEGRATED INTO THE TAILGATE BECOMES WARN . *TR
Mileage: 76,000
MY 2005 CAD SRX STABILITY SYSTEM LIGHT IS COMING ON RECURRING. MECHANICS CAN'T FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM AND JUST KEEP RESETTING THE SENSORS. THE CAR LURCHES AND BRAKES ITSELF ON THE HIGHWAY AND I'M AFRAID OF AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Mileage: 64,500
CADILLAC SRX STABILITY SYSTEM/TRAFFIC CONTROL ENGAGES UNPREDICTABLY AND APPEARS TO ENGAGE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES CAUSING THE SUV TO SEIZE UP AND FIGHT AGAINST THE ACCELERATOR. THIS HAS OCCURRED 1/2 DOZEN TIMES IN VERY DANGEROUS TRAFFIC AREAS AND DEALERSHIP DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT (AND ARE CHARGING ME ...
Mileage: 45,000
CADILLAC SRX STABILITY SYSTEM/TRAFFIC CONTROL ENGAGES UNPREDICTABLY AND APPEARS TO ENGAGE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES CAUSING THE SUV TO SEIZE UP AND FIGHT AGAINST THE ACCELERATOR. THIS HAS OCCURRED 1/2 DOZEN TIMES IN VERY DANGEROUS TRAFFIC AREAS AND DEALERSHIP DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT (AND ARE CHARGING ME ...
Mileage: 45,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A GRINDING SOUND AND OIL LEAKING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE REAR AXLE AND PINION SEAL. THE CONTACT CALLED AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE HE WAS INFORMED...
Mileage: 62,000
LIGHT BULBS FOR TURN SIGNALS,TAIL LIGHTS ,STOP LIGHTS SLIP OUT OF SOCKETS. DESIGN OF SOCKETS HAS BEEN IMPROVED TO SECURE BULBS BUT GM HAS NOT ADVISED OWNERS TO REPLACE THE SOCKETS. THIS RESULTS IN NUMEROUS VEHICLES BEING OPERATED WITH ESSENTIAL LIGHTS OUT OF SERVICE. *TR
Mileage: 35,556
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM SPORADICALLY ENGAGES WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE CAUSES THE FRONT WHEELS TO LOCK. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FILE...
Mileage: 46,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM SPORADICALLY ENGAGES WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE CAUSES THE FRONT WHEELS TO LOCK. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FILE...
Mileage: 46,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCES DIFFICULTY WHEN TURNING THE STEERING COLUMN. IN ADDITION, SHE HEARS A SCREECHING NOISE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, BUT THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. ON ONE OCCASION,...
Mileage: 9,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCES DIFFICULTY WHEN TURNING THE STEERING COLUMN. IN ADDITION, SHE HEARS A SCREECHING NOISE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, BUT THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. ON ONE OCCASION,...
Mileage: 9,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE WITH A STOP AND GO MOTION. THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTIO...
Mileage: 56,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25-50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV EXCESSIVELY HIGH. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY AND THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH GREATER FORCE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE STOPPING D...
Mileage: 45,000
RIGHT FRONT PARKING LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL LIGHT REPEATEDLY BURNS OUT, ABOUT EVERY TWO TO THREE MONTHS. *TR
STOPPED AT GAS STATION SHUT CAR OFF SAT IN CAR FOR A FEW MINUTES TALKING ON CELL WHEN SUDDENLY A LOUD EXPLOSION I LOOKED AROUND TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED I GOT OUT TO GAS CAR UP STILL WONDERING WHAT THE EXPLOSION WAS AS I OPENED DOOR I HEARD A CRINKLE SOUND FROM ROOF AREA I NOTICED ROOF SINKING INTO CAR...
Mileage: 61,000
PURCHASED AS CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED FROM CADILLAC DEALERSHIP. THE CAR AVERAGES 11 MPG PER NORTHSTAR CONSOLE MONITORING. *TR
Mileage: 50,000
OUR 2005 CADILLAC SRX SUFFERED A TIMING BELT DEFECT AT 62,000 MILES - JUST OUTSIDE THE FACTORY WARRANTY. I WAS TOLD BY A TECHNICIAN AND ASSISTANT SVC. MANAGER THAT THEY HAVE HAD 4-8 OF THESE "DEFECTS" IN THE PAST YEAR AND A BULLETIN HAS BEEN RELEASED BY GM WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO FIX IT. THEY KE...
Mileage: 62,000
TIRES OUT OF BALANCE HAD THEM BALANCED 5 TIMES WITHOUT RESULTS FOUND OUT THAT 3 OF THE 4 TIRES WERE OUT OF ROUND. THE TIRES HAVE ONLY 5,000 MILES ON THEM. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE WARRANTY ONLY COVERS THE TIRE DURING THE FIRST 1/32 OF WARE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN . THE SO CALLED BALANCED THE...
Mileage: 21,040
I AM THE OWNER OF A CADILLAC SRX 2005. THIS HAD APPROX 59,000 MILES AT TIME OF ENGINE FAILURE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE ON TWO OCCASIONS THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AT WHICH TIME I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY RAN DIAGNOSTIC AND NOTHING WRONG. ON SEPT. '08 THE ENGINE FAILED WHILE DRIVING AND IT ...
Mileage: 59,500
WE HAVE A NOISE AROUND THE WHEEL AREA AND THE ENGINE AREA OF THE VEHICLE WE HAVE HAD IT CHECKED OUT BUT THE DEALSHIP TELLS US ITS SOMETHING THAT COMES WITH THE VEHICLE .. TO ME IT SOUNDS LIKE LIFTERS.. THE SOUND STARTED AROUND A MONTH AFTER WE BROUGHT IT .. IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING LOUDER... *TR
WE HAVE A NOISE AROUND THE WHEEL AREA AND THE ENGINE AREA OF THE VEHICLE WE HAVE HAD IT CHECKED OUT BUT THE DEALSHIP TELLS US ITS SOMETHING THAT COMES WITH THE VEHICLE .. TO ME IT SOUNDS LIKE LIFTERS.. THE SOUND STARTED AROUND A MONTH AFTER WE BROUGHT IT .. IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING LOUDER... *TR
2005 CADILLAC SRX ULTRA VIEW GLASS ROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING 55 ON HIGHWAY ROUTE 9 SOUTH IN CT. I WAS ONLY CAR ON ROAD AT THE TIME, NO OTHER VEHICLE'S IN AREA, NO BRIDGES, AND NOTHING IN ROAD. WEATHER WAS 75-80 DEGREES AND OVERCAST. I AM CERTAIN NOTHING CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROOF. IT WAS CLO...
Mileage: 68,000
HAVE HAD MULTIPLE TRIPS TO THE DEALER FOR SUNROOF ISSUES. ISSUES HAVE BEEN EITHER THE SUNROOF STOPS WORKING ALL TOGETHER, AND WHEN OPENED IT WILL NOT CLOSE. THE SUNROOF TRIES TO CLOSE, BUT THEN RE-OPENS. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2005. *TR
LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND WENT OFF THE ROAD. I BELIEVE THE CAUSE COULD BE THE RECALL#06V12500. DEALERSHIP IS CHECKING THE WELD. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND MAKING A LANE CHANGE. THERE WAS NO WARNING SIGNAL PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHO COULD NOT INITIALLY DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. LATER ON AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION. *AK THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER TURNING THE STEERI...
Mileage: 19,500
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CONTOUR OF THE SEATS WERE UNCOMFORTABLE WHICH CREATED A PROBLEM FOR THE CONTACT MEDICALLY; A PINCH NERVE. TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT HAD TO SEAT VERY CLOSE TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED WHO CONFIRMED THAT THERE HAD BEEN MANY COMPL...
Mileage: 500
RIGHT REAR WELD BROKE DUE TO INCORRECT WELD MAKING MY TIRE INVERTED AND UN-DRIVABLE. I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS RECALL - WAS INFORMED MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL SO OTHERS NEED TO BE AWARE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF MY VIN NUMBER WAS IN FACT NOT PART OF THIS RECALL. *JB
Mileage: 23,000
FUEL GAUGE HAS GONE OUT FOUR TIMES; PROBLEMS WITH THE SUSPENSION. *NM
Mileage: 1,400
FUEL GAUGE HAS GONE OUT FOUR TIMES; PROBLEMS WITH THE SUSPENSION. *NM
Mileage: 1,400
RIGHT REAR STABILIZER BAR BROKE - VEHICLE HAS 23,000 MILES. *JB
DURING A RIGHT FRONTAL/SIDE IMPACT MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT INVOLVING A 2005 CADILLAC SRX V6, NONE OF THE 8 AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE OCCUPANT SUFFERED AN INJURY TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HEAD WHEN THE MOTION CAUSED HER TO STRIKE THE LEFT (DRIVER'S SIDE) WINDOW. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING HER SEAT BELT. *NM
Mileage: 10,000
WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A THREE LANE HIGHWAY IN OUR 2005 CADILLAC SRX WHICH WEIGH APPROX 4,302 LBS. WHEN WE WERE STRUCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BY A 2002 HONDA ACCORD, WHICH WEIGH APPROX 3,300 LBS. THIS VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STARTED FLIPPING IT FLIPPED OVER 6 TIMES BEFORE IT STOPPED. THE DRIVERS SEAT BRO...
Mileage: 1,600
WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A THREE LANE HIGHWAY IN OUR 2005 CADILLAC SRX WHICH WEIGH APPROX 4,302 LBS. WHEN WE WERE STRUCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BY A 2002 HONDA ACCORD, WHICH WEIGH APPROX 3,300 LBS. THIS VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STARTED FLIPPING IT FLIPPED OVER 6 TIMES BEFORE IT STOPPED. THE DRIVERS SEAT BRO...
Mileage: 1,600
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE STANDARD EQUIPMENT, AUTOMATIC WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER, AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WERE NOT INCLUDED ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS WAS STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE THE EQUIPMENT WAS NOT INCLUDED ON THE VEHICLE UPON PURCHASI...
Mileage: 9
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE STANDARD EQUIPMENT, AUTOMATIC WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER, AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WERE NOT INCLUDED ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS WAS STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE THE EQUIPMENT WAS NOT INCLUDED ON THE VEHICLE UPON PURCHASI...
Mileage: 9
LATCH SYSTEM ON 2005 CADILLAC SRX CANNOT BE USED WITH CAR SEATS....THE LATCHES ARE TOO HIGH UP TO ALLOW FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND TOO FAR AWAY. BABY CAR SEAT CAN ONLY BE PLACED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CAR BUT YOU MUST ATTEMPT TO FIND (NEITHER LOCAL DEALER NOR CADILLAC USA HAD ANY IDEA ABOUT HOW TO DO...
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 60-65 MPH THE SUN ROOF COLLAPSED, CAUSING SIX PEOPLE TO BE INJURED IN THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY THIS DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INVESTIGATING THIS TO SEE IF IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *AK IE05-052.PCO ...
Mileage: 18,000
2005 CADILLAC SRX ULTRAVIEW SUNROOF EXPLODED AND SHOWERED GLASS THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. *NM IE05-052.PCO PE05-052.PCO
Mileage: 625
DT:THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. HLS HIS WIFE PARKED THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. SHE COULD NOT GET IT UNLOCKED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CADILLAC DEALERSHIP, AND THEY HAD TO UNHOOK THE LINKAGE ON THE TRANSMISSION IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO TOW THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP ORDERE...
DT:THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. HLS HIS WIFE PARKED THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. SHE COULD NOT GET IT UNLOCKED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CADILLAC DEALERSHIP, AND THEY HAD TO UNHOOK THE LINKAGE ON THE TRANSMISSION IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO TOW THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP ORDERE...
DT:THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. HLS HIS WIFE PARKED THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. SHE COULD NOT GET IT UNLOCKED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CADILLAC DEALERSHIP, AND THEY HAD TO UNHOOK THE LINKAGE ON THE TRANSMISSION IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO TOW THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP ORDERE...
DT:THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. HLS HIS WIFE PARKED THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. SHE COULD NOT GET IT UNLOCKED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CADILLAC DEALERSHIP, AND THEY HAD TO UNHOOK THE LINKAGE ON THE TRANSMISSION IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO TOW THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP ORDERE...
LARGE SUNROOF ON MY 2005 CADILLAC SRX INEXPLICITLY SHATTERED AND CAVED INTO VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELLING IN LIGHT TRAFFIC. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF FOREIGN OBJECT CAUSING THIS, NOR WAS THERE THE SOUND OF IMPACT YOU WOULD EXPECT NECESSARY TO TAKE OUT A LARGE PIECE OF GLASS LIKE THIS. CAN'T GET GM TO CON...
Mileage: 9,300
POWER STEERING WENT OUT THREE TIMES. *AK
Mileage: 13,500