2010 Cadillac Srx Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Cadillac Srx.

20092011
Complaints
632
Crashes
33
Fires
10
Injuries
38
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2010 Cadillac Srx Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1214 complaints

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Avg mileage:83,881 mi
Crash-related:6
Fires:1
#266 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:60,346 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
#352 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:93,206 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Cadillac Srx.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2146183,881 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM662260,346 mi
ENGINE521393,206 mi
SUSPENSION44286,985 mi
POWER TRAIN40164,904 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER291166,679 mi
SERVICE BRAKES201103,871 mi
STEERING162145,772 mi
AIR BAGS145167,574 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1499,252 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1281,592 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY121152,100 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9268,254 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER916,378 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING629,401 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM654,000 mi
SEATS5190,000 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE5254,317 mi
SEAT BELTS4190,006 mi
WHEELS496,300 mi
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION315,524 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC3171,988 mi
STRUCTURE345,667 mi
TIRES32,500 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE24,024 mi
EQUIPMENT211,500 mi
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES27,158 mi
SEAT BELTS:FRONT224,850 mi
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY2
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW16,923 mi

Recalls for 2010 Cadillac Srx

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,097,867 vehicles.

21V473000SUSPENSION:REAR
~380,498 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.

14V571000SUSPENSION:REAR
~290,241 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.

14V447000SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
~414,333 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.

11V595000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
~8,789 affected

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 23, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 114, “THEFT PROTECTION.” THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE THAT WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY COME OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION BRACKET.

10V450000STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
~3,459 affected

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L GAS ENGINES (LAU) OR 3.0L GAS ENGINES (LF1). SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH PROCESSING OF THE CRIMP DURING MANUFACTURE OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINE MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE LINE. IF THE LINE WAS DAMAGED, A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK MAY DEVELOP. IF THERE IS A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF FLUID LOSS, THE DRIVER WILL HEAR NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND INCREASED EFFORT MAY BE REQUIRED FOR STEERING.

10V223000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
~547 affected

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CADILLAC SRX EQUIPPED WITH A 2.8L V6 ENGINE. IF LOW OCTANE (REGULAR) FUEL IS USED IN THE VEHICLE INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED HIGH OCTANE (PREMIUM) FUEL AS STATED IN THE OWNER MANUAL AND ON THE FUEL FILLER DOOR, THE COMBINATION OF REGULAR FUEL USAGE AND AGGRESSIVE DRIVING MANEUVERS MAY INDUCE PRE-IGNITION. IF PRE-IGNITION OCCURS, YOU MAY HEAR A PINGING OR KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE.

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