2015 Cadillac Srx Electrical Problems

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the headlights were dull. The contact cleaned the lens, but there was no improvement, and the driver was unable to see the roadway properly while driving at night. The contact had to drive with the high beams activated. Additionally, the information center was frozen. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the bulbs. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The contact called the local dealer, who informed the contact that the reflector material had burned off. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

NHTSA ID

11698933

Incident

Jun 1, 2025

Mileage

85,000 mi

Elsie Fletcher MD OAG Consumer Protection Division 301 386 6210 Regarding notice received dated 5/7/2025 of case closing 5/28/205: Requesting reopening of [XXX]. Please find attached requested documentation of "Ourisman" brand GM auto repair facilities "Chevrolet of Bowie" and "Chevrolet of Marlow Heights". These new, used, and certified pre-owned car dealerships are providing lock-smithing, auto repair services, advertising check engine light services for GM models unidentified or unavailable by JD Power and the N.A.D.A (National Automobile Dealers Association) for trade-in pricing. This results in: 1) Refurbished, aftermarket automobile repair parts resold by AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, and Rock Auto of suspect year compatibility and road worthiness. 2) Failing MDOT safety protocols required for state inspection and VEIP compliance, out-of-state registrars can purchase vehicles in VA with GI-Bill accessibility or other states with industry related, company affiliations which are either unsafe or able to be resold in ancillary used car markets. The concerned two vehicles 2012 Chevy Malibu LT (title to myself) and 2015 Cadillac SRX (sold by Cadillac of Greenbelt MD, now Honda of Greenbelt MD and upselling of new Cadillac marketed to Cadillac registrant Janice Thom-Collins by Jim Coleman's of Silver Spring MD) The lack of oversight and reduced scrutiny of 3rd-party dealerships and resellers creates an environment profitable to price gouging, tempting to criminal misrepresentation of mechanic services, and increased concern to NTSHA purview: [XXX] [XXX] p2 cites a merger of USAA with Nevada Credit Union. A 2012 Suzuki Kizashi was sold as well as 2012 Chevy Malibu from a VA dealership with electrical fire hazards uncorrected. Sport Chevrolet Company, LLC of Silver Spring offered $100 to trade in valued at $1,500. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11680490

Incident

Aug 14, 2022

2015 Cadillac SRX with 87,397 has a failed Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) or ABS module. It can be made available for inspection upon request. Alexander Cadillac of Oxnard refuses to repair it stating a replacement part is no longer available (it can be repaired by a specialty repair company). They cite liability by using after market or repaired parts. Without a functioning EBCM - ABS,power steering and traction control do not work which puts me and others at risk. Worse, the failed EBCM is now causing the car to go into "limp mode", which cuts power to the engine and prevent acceleration. When making a turn onto a street, it suddenly went into limp mode and I was almost hit by an approaching semi-truck. The problem was identified by Alexander of Oxnard service center - but they refuse to make any effort to remedy the problem. There are multiple blogs on the internet citing similar systemic issues with the EBCM that is no longer manufactured but can be repaired by a specialty shop. Lights on the dash first started to appear in September 2024. Lights include ABS, Brake and traction control / stability light. New lights started to appear in June 2025 including Check Engine, headlamp and auto-parking symbols. Alexander Cadillac of Oxnard cites that the EBCM is drawing too much current and causing issues to other systems on the car - a cascading effect. I am very afraid to drive the car and fear that it will lose power when needed, stall or the brakes will lock up.

NHTSA ID

11674995

Incident

Jun 20, 2025

The CUE touchscreen display has cracked for the second time in seven years without any physical impact. This appears to be a widespread defect in Cadillac SRX models. The screen becomes unresponsive and is a major distraction while driving, impacting safety, navigation, climate control, and backup camera visibility. Cadillac previously replaced it under warranty, but it has failed again. GM has not issued a recall despite hundreds of similar reports.”

NHTSA ID

11669712

Incident

Jun 25, 2025

This vehicle has had an intermittent (for a few years) issue with all of the warning lights (ABS,Stabilitrak,Parking Brake,Steering) coming on when starting. If you tried to drive it, you would have no power steering causing the vehicle difficult to handle. This would not happen every time it was started. We took the car to the local Cadillac dealership and were told nothing was wrong and it was just the system going through the electronic check system and to just not put it in gear until after the lights cleared. That actually did work sometimes. Recently, it came off and would never go off. We took it to a shop that does other work on other vehicles for me. He found that the Electronic Brake Control Module was bad. He tried to source a replacement one but found that it was discontinued with no alternate part. He did find a used one which we are waiting on to be delivered and then installed. My first concern is that if this happened when my wife was driving she could lose control of the vehicle causing an accident. My second concern is how can GM discontinue a known problem (I found multiple forums discussing this issue) part with no replacement. The vehicle is 10 years old with only 75K miles. I have read this has been an issue for quite a few years.

NHTSA ID

11648746

Incident

Mar 10, 2025

The SRX models have been documented as having a defect with the headlights. Cadillac failed to notify all owners about a reimbursement program for a brief time in 2020. I own a low miles, garage housed SRX that is a danger to drive at night. I do not mind fixing my vehicles when there is a problem. However when this is a well-known highly documented issue, this is where I feel Cadillac should assist with this fix.

NHTSA ID

11631185

Incident

Sep 1, 2024

My ABS break module light stayes on - Cadillac stop making the part for the 2015 SRX. This is a safety concern and also reduce the trade in value.

NHTSA ID

11604495

Incident

Jul 25, 2023

The headlights are ineffective. It is like driving without headlights at night. Had bulbs replaced but did not improve lighting. Moisture on inside of windshield. On cold evenings the inside of the windshield is frozen. March 21, 2024 the tailgate will not open. It appears this is a common complaint with this vehicle caused by drainage from the sunroof leaking onto the module that powers the tailgate.

NHTSA ID

11578916

Incident

Mar 21, 2024

The headlamps were replaced in 2020 (vehicle recall), and I was reimbursed for the replacement. The headlamps are now, AGAIN, dim and ineffective at night.

NHTSA ID

11560039

Incident

Dec 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the infotainment screen was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic replaced the front catalytic converter. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where the infotainment screen was replaced. The contact stated that the independent mechanic had previously replaced the rear catalytic converter. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,089.

NHTSA ID

11527900

Incident

May 26, 2023

Mileage

49,089 mi

I am filing a formal complaint with Cadillac and the NTSB about the design of the 2015 Cadillac SRX sunroof drains and rear hatch. The issue is that the rear sunroof drains get clogged and water fills the rear compartment and destroys the rear hatch electronics. Further, there is no manual release on the rear hatch which creates a safety hazard as there is no access to the spare tire. The repairs are estimated at $3,091.09 as shown on the attached quote and diagnostic receipt.

NHTSA ID

11511302

Incident

Oct 4, 2022

2/17/23 - Alarm went off 6AM EST; I received an Onstar Theft Alarm notification indicating theft deterrent system had been triggered. Sensor: Door/trunk/gate open. No activity around vehicle; alarm stopped on its own. No threat detected. Key fob nor internal button would open rear lift gate. 2/20/23 Problem confirmed by dealer (Integrity Cadillac, Chattanooga, TN); water found in rear cavity from sunroof drains; water damage to lift gate module and motor, (both replaced) clean sunroof drains $1760.37 Vehicle not inspected by mfr., police, insurance reps, etc. No warnings before alarm triggered; only after alarm triggered, "Theft Detection Warning" error msg scrolled across dash after vehicle started; gauges on dash acted erratically while driving.

NHTSA ID

11509102

Incident

Feb 17, 2023

Dim headlamps that are non fixable by installing new lights.. headlamp assemblies in the 2016 Cadillac SRX suffer from defective seals that allow moisture to accumulate and condense, therefore damaging and dimming the headlight bulbs.

NHTSA ID

11493490

Incident

Nov 14, 2022

Failed sunroof drains caused flooding, which further cost damage (complete loss) to the lift gate module and pump. Problem has been confirmed by the dealer service department.

NHTSA ID

11468084

Incident

May 31, 2022

The headlights are very, very dim when driving the vehicle at night. They are getting progressively worse. Before I took ownership of the vehicle, it was owned by my elderly parents, (82 and 88), both recently deceased. In the years prior to their deaths, they drove much less and hardly ever at night. It wasn't until I took ownership that my wife and I began to notice just how dim the lights were when driving at night. I took the car, which then had 52K miles on it back to Bentley Cadillac in Huntsville, AL, where it had been purchased to have it's latest recall performed. I also paid $1350 to have the climate package controls replaced, which hadn't worked properly for years. I was preparing the vehicle to sell as I was left with too many vehicles and too few drivers. A potential buyer test drove it and part of the drive was at night. They came back saying what we had noticed previously, that the headlights were too dim for safe nighttime driving. The buyer, who had previously expressed very strong interest did not follow through with the purchase as she stated that she felt the vehicle was unsafe to drive at night, which, of course, would seriously limit the vehicles usefulness to her, or, to anyone else for that matter, including myself. I looked at the internet to try and ascertain whether there were others having similar problems with vehicles like mine. Indeed, there were many describing exactly the problems I had been experiencing. The seals on these SUV's were and are continuing to break down allowing moisture into and the headlights, making them defective and unsafe to drive. While I found no active recalls, Cadillac had previously acknowledged the problem by reimbursing some owners for repairs they themselves had paid for up-front around the year 2020. I contacted the Cadillac and the dealership. The best they did was to offer between around $400 and $600 toward a repair that was going to cost between $1600 and $2K, or more by the time is was completed.

NHTSA ID

11463717

Incident

May 7, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60-65 MPH, the vehicle swayed. The battery and navigation system became inoperable. The TPMS warning indicator light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed the battery and the toe link needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 2,900.

NHTSA ID

11463381

Incident

Nov 4, 2014

Mileage

2,900 mi

https://www.700r4transmissionhq.com/service-stabilitrak-cadillac-srx/ While driving to Chicago the car lost acceleration in the midst of expressway driving at the same time the StabilityTrac sensor came one, the speedometer started acting wonky. This happen going and coming from Chicago.

NHTSA ID

11463098

Incident

Apr 7, 2022

Foggy headlights cannot see… reported by multiple srx owners.

NHTSA ID

11455950

Incident

Mar 9, 2022

2015 CADILLAC SRX. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENTS FOR REPAIRS MADE TO VEHICLE RELATED TO DEFECTS WITH VARIOUS SAFETY FEATURES. THE CONSUMER STATED THE CUE SYSTEM FAILED AND WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE.

NHTSA ID

11427979

Incident

Aug 6, 2021

My Cadillac has had and currently has a cracked spider web screen where you control the vehicles settings, GPS, Temperature for the car and so forth. Due to this I have lost any control to these settings since the cracked screen has caused the touchscreen to not even work and there is no response when you tap the screen. Have reached out to Cadillac and they say it’s not their problem but the screen was not cracked in any kind of accident it was cracked due to the way Cadillac built the screen and the type of materials used to build the screen. Multiple people have had the same issue and Cadillac refuses to recall the touchscreen on these vehicles.

NHTSA ID

11420315

Incident

Dec 1, 2017

Left front & rear right turn signal failure. Unable to signal other drivers of intent to turn

NHTSA ID

11420313

Incident

Jun 9, 2021

THE HAPTIC WARNING FOR THE LEFT LANE DEPARTURE WORKED INTERMITTENTLY 2019-2020 AND THEN STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY IN 2020. I WAS INFORMED IN JANUARY 2020 THAT THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT (BARE WIRES) IN THE WIRING UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT, WHICH CADILLAC IS REFUSING TO REPAIR AT THEIR EXPENSE.

NHTSA ID

11400375

Incident

Jan 27, 2021

CUE SYSTEM FAULTY AND INOPERABLE AND AFFECTS YOUR PERIPHERAL VISION AND DISTRACTS FROM DRIVING BECAUSE THE SYSTEM FLASHES. THEY ARE INSISTING THAT I HAVE TO SEND THE CORE BACK TO THE MANUFACTURER WHEN I HAVE TO PAY $1200 TO REPLACE IT, THEY WILL SEND IT BACK AND RESELL IT FOR A HIGHER PRICE AND I WANT TO KEEP THE UNIT FOR EVIDENCE.

NHTSA ID

11395578

Incident

Feb 1, 2018

Mileage

100,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT THE LIGHTS BEING TOO DIM EVERY SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR. I CAN HARDLY SEE AT NIGHT, WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS AND IT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. MY SCREEN SHOWING THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RADIO ETC. BLACKS OUT. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED, I WAS TOLD BUT IT CONTINUES TO DO SO. I CANNOT END A CALL BY PRESSING THE BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS NUMEROUS TIMES. IT ALSO MAKES THIS WEIRD NOISE WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER A FEW HOURS BUT THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT SEEM TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN HAVING ALL OF THESE ISSUES FOR QUITE SOME TIME. THE LIGHTS NEED TO BE REPLACED AT THE MANUFACTURES EXPENSE, SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THE SCREEN GOING BLACK AS I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS NOW. THE NOISE FROM THE ENGINE HAS TO BE COMING FROM SOMETHING BUT NOBODY SEEMS TO HEAR IT WHEN I TAKE IT IN.

NHTSA ID

11390938

Incident

Feb 7, 2016

Mileage

25,000 mi

THE LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS ARE DIM MAKING THE CAR A SAFETY ISSUE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. THERE HAS BEEN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST GM AND GM LOST. GM INDICATES THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT FIX THE ISSUE. THE DEALERSHIP WANT $2200 TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH THE SAME PARTS THAT THAT ARE CAUSING THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ID

11385937

Incident

Dec 30, 2020

Mileage

50,000 mi