2011 Cadillac Srx Problems

The low beam headlights are useless for night driving. The operator is required to run high beam during any night time or low light operation. This creates a safety issue for both the operator and any incoming vehicles.

The headlight low beam illumination is extremely dangerous for driving at night. Very poor illumination distance and very poor overall lighting. Can barely even see pedestrians walking if on the side or crossing the road, VERY DANGEROUS!! Have to turn on high-beams when possible just to see at night.

Transmission cable and roll away not right gear

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear suspension. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with severely corroded suspension. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle. In addition, the contact was informed that the vehicle was unrepairable. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that several service appointments were scheduled within two years; however, the part was still not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

I’m sending in this complaint which is a common problem with the Cadillac SRX. The ABS breaks go soft when activated. I have no breaks , the breaks go to the floor. This is so dangerous. Now I have to turn the car off and pump the breaks. This sometimes take a whole day to get the breaks back. Why isn’t this a recall??

Just randomly if I have to brake the brakes go all the way to the floor. Sometimes have to pump the brakes to stop. Last couple of days when there’s rough road it feels like the brakes are on when accelerating and car begins to shake.

Transmission cable and roll away not right gear

There were recalls on this vehicle. I just purchased and trying to get assistance.

Unknown Transmission hesitation, causing vehicle to delay when pulling out in traffic. Vehicle also slips when driving at 2,000 rpm’s.

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving approximately 3 MPH, there was a failure with the transmission and loss of power steering assist. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed. The contact also stated that the rear axle and suspension warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

Service Sublimity track

We bought a 2011 Cadillac SRX from Carvana April 4th of 2022 later that same year in October 22 the engine lights came on and I had to replace the water pump and the belt twice. I call them in October and the rep said it is what is. Now in January 2023 I need a new engine. I took it to 2 different repair shops, and they said same the same thing I need a new engine. So, I took it to the Cadillac dealership to make sure and they told me that this car has never been service in a very long time. Dealership said he never saw anything like this, and dealership also said this car had problems before it got to me, I have been going back and forth with Carvana with no end sight. I have all the records of the services that has been done since we had it. Claimed loss: $15,453 Desired outcome: Carvana needs to pay bridgeCrest financial the money we borrowed from them. They can pick up this junk car that don't work. Needs an engine It didn't pass inspection. It's been in my garage ever since

Transmission cable and roll away not right gear

I opened the lift gate with the fob and went to put my groceries in the back and hydraulic lift gate started closing on me almost immediately. I had to physically force the hatch up! If it had been my wife it could have pinned her in and trapped her. This is a major issue it could kill a child! I know it is an older car but they should have built in a force safety switch to disable the hydraulics.

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the panoramic sunroof fractured without impact. The fractured panoramic sunroof glass fell in on the contact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,741.

Intermittent windshield wipers do not work.

Just randomly if I have to brake the brakes go all the way to the floor. Sometimes have to pump the brakes to stop. Last couple of days when there’s rough road it feels like the brakes are on when accelerating and car begins to shake.

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the traction control and stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle was jerking intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rod bearing needed to be replaced. The part was replaced on two different occasions; however, the failure reoccurred. Additionally, the contact stated that the headlight film clear coating was worn out and was clouding the visibility of the bulbs. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlights needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.

aint been fixed

I was in an accident 2 weeks ago where 0 airbags were deployed. I swerved to miss an elk, traveling about 55-60 mph, tapped it on the passenger front side and made me spin out and collide with a rock wall on the driver side. The whole front driver side was affected and driver door couldn’t be opened. 0 airbags deployed, message displayed “service airbags”. No message was ever displayed prior to accident. Car was deemed total loss by Progressive. There is a police report and car is in Progressive’s possession.

Service Sublimity track

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the traction control and stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle was jerking intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rod bearing needed to be replaced. The part was replaced on two different occasions; however, the failure reoccurred. Additionally, the contact stated that the headlight film clear coating was worn out and was clouding the visibility of the bulbs. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlights needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the power steering had malfunctioned making the steering wheel difficult to turn in either direction and the ABS warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the ABS module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was later informed that the part had been discontinued and no repair was available. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 111,000.

My lights have conditions and when it rains one of my lights do not come on until it is dry. I have replaced two bulbs since 2020. Now my steering wheel warning light came on, I had steering wheel fluid put in, and it's still hard to turn, and the warning light is still coming on with StabiliTrak warning light

My lights have conditions and when it rains one of my lights do not come on until it is dry. I have replaced two bulbs since 2020. Now my steering wheel warning light came on, I had steering wheel fluid put in, and it's still hard to turn, and the warning light is still coming on with StabiliTrak warning light

I HAVE SEVERAL RECALLS THAT WERE NOT DONE TO MY VEHICLE. I MOVED AROUND ALOT AND WHEN I ASKED THE DEALER, THEY SAID NO. I FOUND OUT THAT I PAID FOR SOME OF MY RECALLS INCLUDING THE LATEST ONE WITH MY HEADLIGHTS/ HEADLAMPS. THEY HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE FOR MANY YEARS WITH WATER, MOISTURE, THE DEALERSHIP SAID WEAR AND TEAR , NOT SO, FAULTY FROM ALL THE COMPLAINTS WORLD-WIDE. I HAD PURCHASED MY VEHICLE STRAIGHT UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN 2011. I HAVE BEEN THE ONLY DRIVER AND OWNER OF MY VEHICLE. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME RECOVER ALL THE RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE SO MY CAR CAN GET FIXED. THANKS AGAIN IN ADVANCED.

I WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND OPENED THE DOOR AND FOUND ABOUT 3 INCHES OF WATER ON BOTH THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE. I FELT THE SIDE PANELS, UNDER DASH, TOP OF DASH, HEADLINER, WINDOWS AND ALL WERE DRY. THE SEATS AND THE MIDDLE COLUMN COMPARTMENT FELT DAMP. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THERE WERE COMPLAINTS OF THE DRAIN TUBES LEAKING. AS THE WEEK WENT ON I NOTICED THE CAR WAS STARTING TO GET MOLD. IT GOT SO BAD I COULDN'T DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE IT WAS MAKING ME ILL WITH BREATHING ISSUES. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD HIM IT WAS LEAKING AND THAT I RESEARCHED A BIT AND FOUND THAT THEY HAD ISSUES WITH THE TUBES AND HE SAID THEY WOULD NEED TO KEEP IT OVERNIGHT AND WOULD CHECK IT AND LET ME KNOW. HE CALLS THE NEXT DAY AND SAYS IT LOOKS LIKE ITS COMING FROM THE ROOF THEY WOULD NEED TO TAKE OFF THE HEADLINER AND PERFORM A LEAK CHECK TO VERIFY IF THAT WAS THE CAUSE. HE GAVE ME ANOTHER ESTIMATE THAT WAS TO INCLUDE THE VERIFYING AND LEAK TEST AND REPLACING THE SEATBELTS AND FRONT RUG FOR $6000 AND SUGGESTS I START AN INSURANCE CLAIM.I TELL HIM TO NOT TAKE THE HEADLINER OFF AND I WOULD CHECK INTO THE INSURANCE . WHEN I PICK IT UP HE HANDS ME AN ESTIMATE THAT ENDS UP ALMOST $8000.00! THEY HAD MY CAR OVERNIGHT AND DID NOTHING AND CHARGED ME $300 FOR LABOR! I TRY TO TURN IT IN TO INSURANCE AND THEY REJECT IT BECAUSE HE TELLS THEM HE DIDN'T ACTUALLY VERIFY THE LEAK EVEN THOUGH HE CHARGED ME. SO I AM STUCK WITH! THATS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE! MY CAR IS ACTUALLY KILLING ME SITTING IN IT. I COULD NEVER REPLACE THE VEHICLE AT THE PRICE I ORIGINALLY PAID NOR CAN I SELL IT OR HOPE TO GET ANY VALUE FROM IT TO GET ANOTHER CAR. IT HAS ONLY 71,000 MILES ON IT. A $45000 CAR THAT IS BASICALLY WORTHLESS NOW! *TR

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.

2011 CADILLAC SRX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GM SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE BEING ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. ON THE THIRD DAY OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, IT BEGAN ROLLING BACKWARDS WHILE THE DRIVER WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE, BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE STALLED FOR THREE TO FOUR SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,766. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 08/21/14LJ UPDATED 09/03/2014 *JS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V447000 (SEATS). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

PROBLEMS WITH COMPLETION/DOCUMENTATION OF TWO RECALLS: MY DEALER (HENDRIX CADILLAC, DURHAM NC) CLAIMED TODAY, 14 NOV 2014, THAT THEY HAD ALREADY RESOLVED NHTSA RECALL 14V571000 (GM 14457) ON THE REAR SUSPENSION OF MY CAR ON 02 OCT 2014. HOWEVER, I ONLY GOT THE RECALL NOTICE IN EARLY NOVEMBER, WHEN GM'S LETTER SAID THAT PARTS WOULDN'T BE AVAILABLE UNTIL AT LEAST 10 NOV 2014. (REPORT DATE IS LATE SEPT 2014.) ON 02 OCT 2014, THE DEALER HAD TOLD ME THEY HAD THAT DAY RESOLVED NHTSA 14V447000 (GM 14271) ON THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTERS OF MY CAR. TODAY THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT RECALL IS STILL PENDING FOR LACK OF SOLUTION, EVEN THOUGH THE REPORT DATE WAS JULY 2014. HAVE THEY MIXED UP THE TWO RECALLS? I AM CONCERNED THAT MY CAR IS NOT SAFE. *TR

I HAD A BLOW OUT ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. IT WAS AT THAT TIME I FIRST CAME TO KNOW CADILLAC NO LONGER PROVIDED SPARE TIRES AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT. THERE IS A PUMP INCLUDED WHICH IS USELESS IN THE CASE OF A BLOW OUT. THE ISSUE IS HOW CAN CADILLAC BE ALLOWED TO SELL CARS WITH OUT SPARE TIRES. IT IS OBVIOUSLY A SAFETY DEVICE THAT SHOULD BE MANDATORY. *TR