2011 Cadillac Srx Suspension Problems

Transmission cable and roll away not right gear

NHTSA ID

11707162

Incident

Feb 14, 2025

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.

NHTSA ID

11652802

Incident

Apr 4, 2023

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle was veering to the right and left unintendedly. The contact stated that the several unknown warning lights illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (SUSPENSION). The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11631805

Incident

Jan 3, 2023

Trying to get recall performed but keep being refused. McGuires Chevrolet of Newton,N.J. won't perform recall because I did not buy it from them. Had Cadillac schedule another dealer, Johnson Cadillac to perform recall and they called the day before appointment to cancel. Said they did not have the parts or the alignment machine to perform recall. Why are dealers allowed to not perform a safety recall? Any General Motors dealer should be required to fix said vehicle.

NHTSA ID

11626778

Incident

Nov 22, 2024

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID

11610294

Incident

Jun 24, 2021

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle swayed abnormally. There was warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension). The vehicle was previously repaired under the recall. The dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was already repaired under the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

NHTSA ID

11597976

Incident

Jan 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH and making a left turn at an intersection the steering wheel was vibrating and the vehicle began to sway to the left and crashed into a vehicle on the opposite lane. The contact stated that her vehicle had almost made a U-turn due to the uncontrolled swaying. The contact stated that her vehicle crashed the other vehicle on the driver's side front door. The contact stated her vehicle had damage to the right front fender and the front passenger door. The contact stated that the damage to the passenger front door prevented it from being opened. The contact stated that no person involved in the accident was injured. The contact stated that the police were on the scene and issued a report. The contact stated that both vehicles were towed. The contact's vehicle was towed to her residence. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer or body shop to be repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and determined that her vehicle VIN fell under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension). The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11561096

Incident

Nov 29, 2023

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension), and the vehicle was taken in for repair. The contact stated that upon leaving the dealer and driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown malfunction indicator light was illuminated and a "Service Rear Axle" message was displayed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number 21V473000 (Suspension), which had previously been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,500.

NHTSA ID

11549472

Incident

Sep 15, 2023

Mileage

77,500 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a message displayed on the instrument panel to “Service Rear Axle”. The contact then received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V571000 (Suspension). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear toe link adjuster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the “Service Rear Axle” warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear differential clutch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, after driving less than 500 miles, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, the contact was informed that she would receive a call back but had not yet received the call back. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

NHTSA ID

11531442

Incident

Jul 10, 2023

Mileage

61,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for routine maintenance and was informed about NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension). The dealer informed the contact there was an excessive amount of rust and that the recall repair could not be performed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 107,342.

NHTSA ID

11520094

Incident

Apr 19, 2023

Mileage

107,342 mi

Squeaking noises in the front end sounds like rubbing also when you were at a stop and you turn the wheel from left to right sounds like a rubbing noise just purchased vehicle at the end of summer used started during the winter

NHTSA ID

11501766

Incident

Jan 9, 2023

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would drift out of the intended lane with the stabilitrak warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard with the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) which she linked to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and remained at the dealer for a week. After retrieving the vehicle, the contact became aware that the vehicle was not repaired. The contact then called the dealer and was informed that her vehicle was never included in the recall. The contact disputed the dealers claim and was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

NHTSA ID

11485641

Incident

May 1, 2021

Mileage

130,000 mi

Immediately Upon picking my 2011 Cadillac SRX up from Don Thornton Cadillac for Recall on the Rear Toe Link, I had more problems with my car than when I dropped it off.I immediately called and let them know my car would not accelerate,I still had something wrong with my battery, I had warning lights on my display that were safety issues,such as SERVICE AIRBAG,SEATBELT,service stabilitrak,service rear axle,service traction control,service park assist,service suspension,"battery saver mode",service brakesThey told me it would cost me $50 to have it towed,whatever the cost for them to diagnose,the cost to fix whatever was wrong.The General Manager told me that the problems with my car when I brought it in:(issues related to the Rear Toe Link Recall)IE:service stabilitrak,service traction control, service rear axle,swaying in the back.Something was wrong with my battery and powersteering.I took it to another GM certified dealer, and"the ground was burnt and melted the rear fuse box,the ground to the fuse box was fried." The "pre-invoice" I received when picking my car up from Don Thornton Cadillac said "performed wire repair to ground wire".I paid $1,178.24 for faulty repairs. After finding out that the work they performed, was not fixed at all, the right rear wheel hub was loose, the melted wires going from the back up to the front wires, I am now without a car.COMPLETELY. Don Thornton Cadillac is not taking responsibility what so ever for the problems, SAFETY ISSUES, that I had when I picked up my car,and certainly did not have when I dropped it off.Please help!I do not know what to do.I am now without a car.It was by the grace of god,that I actually wasn't able to drive my car.I could have had my 3 grandchildren,or my 2 elderly aunts(81&76)that I am responsible to take them to their doctors appointments,or son in the car if something tragic could have happened by the right rear wheel hub coming off while driving and they were in the car!

NHTSA ID

11472297

Incident

May 5, 2022

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.

NHTSA ID

11470687

Incident

Jun 16, 2019

Mileage

76,000 mi

Received Recall notice (#N212340980), contacted several dealers and ALL said the same thing: if you did not purchase the car here, then appointments are six weeks out! Finally, went Tremonte Cadillac as they were kind enough to take the car in sooner; brought the car there and within fifteen minutes I was told "you are all set", thanked him and left. On the way home the "Service Rear Axle" message came back up again! Being the weekend I did not contact the dealer. The next day the light came back on and the vehicle information center would not display. Contacted the dealer and they said to bring the car back. The fact that the dealer is 45mins away, my difficult work schedule and being told the car can be driven, you just lose the AWD capability, I opted to wait till the fall. Also several attempts to contact Cadillac by phone, email and letters-with not one response! I am writing you at this time as we detected the car pulling to the right and loss of AWD system. Hoping your office can assist us. Respectfully, [XXX] and [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ID

11466482

Incident

May 27, 2022

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the rear axle, suspension, park assist, and stability tract control warning indictor lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle fishtailed. The contact called the local dealer. A multi-point inspection was provided by the dealer, who informed contact that the power steering and transmission lines were leaking. Additionally, a fuse was missing, the malfunction light illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine, ABS, traction control and an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 21V473000 (Suspension). The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer however, no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 204,875.

NHTSA ID

11464405

Incident

Apr 19, 2022

Mileage

204,875 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the stability service and service tracking control lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the passenger’s side wheel sensor was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

NHTSA ID

11461160

Incident

Feb 14, 2022

Mileage

116,000 mi

The contact owned a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph and approaching traffic ahead the driver depressed the brake pedal to stop and the vehicle suddenly lost control, spun out, and drove into the opposite lane before two other vehicles crashed into it. During the crash, the vehicle was destroyed. The front passenger sustained a left shoulder injury which required medical treatment. No further injury information was available. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The VIN search confirmed that the NHTSA recall campaign 21v473000(suspension) was present. The contact believed the incident was related to the unrepaired recall. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

NHTSA ID

11448766

Incident

Nov 24, 2021

Mileage

140,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the stability warning light was illuminated. There was a rattling and knocking sound detected under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension). The contact was informed that there was a charge for the repair. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 122,747.

NHTSA ID

11448196

Incident

Nov 20, 2021

Mileage

122,747 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was swaying. The vehicle then stalled with the service traction control and stability warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified but, no further assistance was provided. Parts distribution disconnect. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

NHTSA ID

11444694

Incident

Dec 3, 2021

Mileage

136,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle lost motive power while the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The contact stated that the ABS and Stabili Trak warning lights illuminated and the message to service Stabili Trak was displayed. The contact stated he noticed the failure for the first time 02/07/2019, and the vehicle was taken to the King O'Rourke Cadillac (756 Smithtown Bypass #101, Smithtown, NY 11787) where the vehicle was repaired. However, the contact did not know what was repaired. The contact stated that upon retrieving the vehicle he noticed that the warning lights were still illuminated. The dealer informed him that it could be a voltage issue and the battery was replaced. However, the failure reoccurred 01/07/2020. The vehicle was then taken to Bical Cadillac (2859 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234) where an unknown diagnosis and repairs were completed on the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was resolved for a while but reoccurred on 11/15/2021. The contact stated that he received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) and the vehicle was taken back to Bical Cadillac to be serviced for the recall. The contact stated that immediately after departing the dealer the same warning lights and service messages illuminated. The contact stated he called the dealer and was advised that if he brought the vehicle back to the dealer, he would be responsible for payment. The contact stated he contacted the manufacturer for the pervious failures and was sent a gift card towards his next repair as well as a complaint was filed with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 11,400.

NHTSA ID

11441959

Incident

Feb 7, 2019

Mileage

11,400 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated the suspension and rear axle service message was displayed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who confirmed that parts were not available. The contact was informed that parts were on backorder. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID

11439977

Incident

May 1, 2021

Mileage

75,000 mi

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 diagnose the cause of the failure. The contact stated that her husband replaced the camshaft sensor. The contact stated that she had an alignment and the front tie rod was replaced by the independent mechanic. The contact stated that the rear end started to shake while driving. The contact stated that she received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, parts were not available. The contact stated that she called Don Wood Chevrolet Buick (12916 OH-664, Logan, OH 43138) who stated that the parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that she had attempted to call the manufacturer several times but no one answered the customer service number. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.

NHTSA ID

11439406

Incident

Jul 3, 2021

Mileage

186,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension). The contact stated that after receiving the vehicle back from the dealer after the recall repair, an abnormal noise was heard, and the vehicle would not accelerate and then stalled. The contact noticed there was red fluid leaking on the ground. The vehicle was taken to another dealer and the dealer put the vehicle on the lift and there was a leak coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 285,000.

NHTSA ID

11438903

Incident

Oct 22, 2021

Mileage

285,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the manufacturer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH on a curved road, the rear end of the vehicle slightly drifted. The contact stated she was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The contact also stated that the rear end of the vehicle had been making abnormal sounds while driving and at start-up. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

NHTSA ID

11438098

Incident

Aug 25, 2021

Mileage

100,000 mi