1.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
88,505 miles

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problem #6

Feb 152010

SRX

  • 50,000 miles
Srx 2004 has already had transmission rebuilt and I am trying to get throttle body also replaced after throttle did not respond and coasted backwards almost catching 3 teens running between my car and one behind me. Transmission was taken care of but hesitation on throttle has been continuous for over a year with no one telling me what was wrong. Just this week I was told throttle body needs replaced.

- Aliquippa, PA, USA

problem #5

Nov 182010

SRX

  • 80,000 miles
Transfer case chain started slipping; push gas and vehicle wouldn't go; cost $1000 to repair; 2004 Cadillac Srx

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #4

Nov 202010

SRX 6-cyl

  • 95,000 miles
The key failed to be released from the ignition after turning off engine, the vehicle can be shifted from park to drive with out depressing brake pedal, with the car running or not, it did have the dealer do the recall service for the shifter. The problem occurred after service.

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

problem #3

Mar 042011

SRX

  • 98,000 miles
During routine acceleration the car accelerator became non-functional, engine went to idle, and engine warning light came on. After manual shut down engine ran normally. Problem was faulty control module on throttle body. Mechanic reported that on-board computer automatically shuts the throttle down when this type problem is sensed to avoid damage to engine. Complaint is that if this condition occurred while pulling out into traffic we could have been seriously endangered. Protection of the well-being of the driver and passengers and other motorists is more important than protection of the engine. This condition should be corrected on this model and prohibited on all models.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #2

Jun 212010

SRX

  • 83,000 miles
Key stuck in ignition, able to shift out of park with out applying the brake first. With engine off can shift from park. The car was service thru a recall for this problem in February 2010.

- Pembroke Pines , FL, USA

problem #1

Aug 082009

SRX

  • 65,000 miles
At about 65-70K miles the rear differential started making noise in my 2004 Cadillac Srx. I took it to the major Cadillac in Kansas City, they told me it was normal. The whine turned into a mechanical clucking sound when the car accelerating from a stop. I returned to the same dealership. They told me it was a common software updated that need to be installed (and charged me about $250). When I picked it up, pulling out of the parking lot, the noise was still there. I asked for a refund or for them to actually fix the issue. I was told to return when my service rep was in. The next day the dealer was shut down by GM. I understand some of these details don't directly to the issue (which I will further explain), but seems to be a symptom of how the GM dealers handle issues. Today I took it to one of two remaining GM shops in town. They needed to perform a $200 fluid exchange on the rear differential to determine whether it was the issue. Then called me back, saying there was no 100K mile warranty on the car and the replacement would be about $1300, along with the additional items that "should be done" putting the total to over $2500. On a car that now has just over 70K miles and is not quite five years old. Had I not seen so many other owners with the exact same issues with the model, I would have thought it was a rare occurrence. But given the bevy of individuals with the same thing happening, this would seem to be a glaring design defect. I appreciate there is a place to compile these complaints. Maybe action can be taken to remedy this issue. Thank you

- Kansas City, MO, USA