10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,151 miles

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problem #207

Apr 082023

SRX

  • miles
Left front signal light and right rear signal, other vehicle's cannot see where I am turning, yes where i have my oil changed did their inspection, no problem with the bulbs. yes a mechanic, when turn on the signal to turn right the information center said that the back rear signal had failed and when turning left the information center said the front left signal failed.

- Union Gap, WA, USA

problem #206

Feb 122023

SRX

  • miles
The housing for the drive lights have failed. Replacing the bulbs does not resolve the problem. Cadillac wants to replace the entire unit because the plastic reflector has failed. Lots of Cadillac owners reporting this problem on the internet. Cadillac used an inexpensive plastic part that creates high risk when it fails. This is happening not just to the SRX, but to many GM models. Please see the video... https://youtu.be/i7GKpCgAee0?t=742

- Boulder, CO, USA

problem #205

Feb 022023

SRX

  • miles
Vehicle low beam headlights are extremely dim, so dim that to see property at night, the high beam lights must be used constantly. This blinds oncoming traffic and risks a head on collision. General Motors will not replace the headlight assembly. The low beam headlight assembly interior housing is coated with a shiny reflective plastic material. Over time, the heat from the halogen bulb degrades this plastic coating, burning it off. See this YT video here at the 12:13 mark to have a very good understanding. The man disassembles the housing and shows exactly what the problem is. https://youtu.be/i7GKpCgAee0?t=733

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #204

Dec 222022

SRX

  • miles
Headlights are very dim and do not provide sufficient lighting at night. This is a known problem with this model and GM has been aware since 2010 that this is an issue. The exterior housing unit fails and allows moisture into the headlight unit and can cause dim lights and shorts. Car is unable to be driven at night without high beams on and this causes distress and blindness to other drivers. The vehicle is available for inspection. This problem has been confirmed by GM in years 2010-2016 and there is a class action suit resulting in recall in California

- Altamonte Springs, FL, USA

problem #203

Nov 222022

SRX 6-cyl

  • miles
The front low beam headlights are very dim, due to a leakage defect in the headlight housing. (I have been told that is the reason for the defect by a Cadillac dealership) I feel that it is dangerous for me (I am 78 years old) to drive at night with this situation. There are many other complaints about this same problem as reported on The Cadillac Forum website. I don't know if there has ever been a recall concerning this issue. I purchased the auto in Aug. of 2022. It seems to me that there definitely should be a recall addressing this, with Cadillac making the necessary arrangements to fix the problem. I do not want the new recall part to be the same as the defective part, and have the issue happen again. Thank you. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Wheeling, IL, USA

problem #202

Nov 072022

SRX 6-cyl

  • miles
VIN [XXX] My headlights are so dim, it is dangerous to drive at night even after replacing the bulbs for same reason in last year. Called Cadillac of Dublin. [XXX] tells me there is a reimbursement for the headlight assembly as a part of a lawsuit, but I need to bring in car to be sure that-€™s the problem. [XXX] checked me in, then called with estimate. Headlight Assembly Repair Diagnostic - $179.50 + $1,450 - $1,500 replacement cost Called GM Recall Department Headlight problem no longer has any reimbursement or recourse. Representative: [XXX] Reimbursements were given until 12/2021 Extended to June 30, 2022, which was a hard cutoff I asked how I was suppose to know. [XXX] says I was notified by a Different Team. He investigated and returned with this answer: Next to impossible to locate where mailed. I did not receive the notice. Handled by 3rd party mailing -€"- Analytics company 1st letter ~ 2020. [XXX] doesn-€™t think they will look anything up because the case is over now, but thinks it might be worth a try. He states that GM has no additional recourse for me at this time. Class action lawsuits have been filed against General Motors by plaintiffs who allege that moisture can become trapped in the headlights of the Cadillac SRX crossover, posing a potential safety hazard. According to Bloomberg, the lawsuits claims the headlights found in 2010-2015 model year Cadillac SRX crossovers have weather seals that may erode prematurely. This can allow moisture to enter the headlight casing, which may cause the bulb to either dim or burn out entirely. -€œSuch malfunctions will necessarily result in low visibility at best, which can contribute to injurious, or even fatal, traffic accidents, -€ the lawsuit says. This is a known problem by GM since 2011. My car is a 2012 and assembly wasn-€™t redesigned or fixed. I-€™m bought my car in 2019 and did not receive any notice in the mail. This should be a recall! INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Dublin, OH, USA

problem #201

Nov 212022

SRX

  • miles
Headlights (low beam) are so dim that driving at night is dangerous. Lines on roads are not visible. Problem is not rectified by replacing bulbs. Something else must be the cause, Car is at the dealership getting assessment and estimate. No warning messages appear. Vehicle was inherited from deceased family member.

- Honeoye Falls, NY, USA

problem #200

Aug 112022

SRX

  • miles
The headlights are cloudy and therefore producing less light a safety issue.

- Harwich, MA, USA

problem #199

Sep 052020

SRX 6-cyl

  • miles
The low beam headlight is very dim and I can-€™t drive at night. I found out there was a recall sent out to owners to repair/replace the low-beam headlights. We didn-€™t own the vehicle at that time. Apparently the previous owner didn-€™t take care of. I reached out to Cadillac and GM.. I was told the cutoff for the repairs were May 28,2020. We purchased the vehicle September 3, 2020. It wasn-€™t an NTSB recall, but a class action. The letter sent to Cadillac owners was dated February 24, 2020. The local dealer gave me a copy but couldn-€™t do the repairs for reimbursement since the time frame had passed. Attached is the date we took ownership and a copy of the letter sent to owners. I explained to Cadillac and GM we didn-€™t own the car until after the deadline. No assistance to resolve. My husband and I are on a fixed income. The quote on the form indicates it about $800 per headlight. I see other owners have submitted the same issues. Please let me know if there is anything you can do. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Carrollton , TX, USA

problem #198

Jul 062020

SRX

  • miles
The headlights are so dim it-€™s a very bad safety issue. I-€™ve replaced them 3 times, still same problem. Everybody I have talked to has the same problem with theirs. Something has got to be done. I-€™m going to call the head of Cadillac if it doesn-€™t get resolved. My guesses keep blowing and it-€™s also wearing the tires out to quick

- Eastaboga, AL, USA

problem #197

Feb 102022

SRX

  • miles
Pulled over by police stating that my lights looked like I was driving around with just my running lights on and that I needed to get them looked at and fixed, gave me a warning to take to dealership to have corrected.

- Buford, GA, USA

problem #196

Dec 012021

SRX

  • miles
Very poor visibility. Head lights turn on but the lens is so cloudy it has severely reduced visibility for night driving. I have been calling GM/Cadillac routinely for at least a month but I feel like I-€™m getting a run around. On 4/4/22 I was told the problem has been resolved and I would be getting a call to set up an appointment to have the lenses replaced. But I still haven-€™t heard back. The head lights had already been inspected by a Cadillac service dealer on 3/15/22 and GM/Cadillac was made aware of this and has spoken with the Cadillac dealer so I-€™m not sure what the hold up is. I-€™ve been calling to find out but my call gets transferred to voice mail. They do not return my calls. I also made them aware that we are planning to be doing lots of night driving in the next couple weeks for a vacation. So there is a need for the lights to be replaced ASAP. The dealer/service told me that it would cost me $3200.oo to replace the lights but I can not afford them. I do not believe this to be wear & tear or cosmetic. It is a safety issue from an inferior product. I have already started this complaint on 3/31/22 and have a reference # 502594. Thank You

- Valatie , NY, USA

problem #195

May 292021

SRX

  • miles
There is excessive moisture in both of my head lights due to this issue unfortunately while driving at night I have to leave my high beam lights on so I can see the road my low beam lights are entirely to dim to see to drive at night due to the water build up in my head lights! Due to this safety issue i am afraid to drive at night in fear of blinding on coming traffic or hurting myself while driving at night! When will they take this issue seriously after people have been injured or get killed while driving lets hope this issue is addressed before this occurs!!

- Berwick , PA, USA

problem #194

Feb 032022

SRX

  • miles
The vehicle lights are dangerously dim. Changing the bulbs hasn-€™t fixed the problem. The headlights as a whole weren-€™t sealed properly allowing moisture in.

- Bloomington, IN, USA

problem #193

Jan 102022

SRX

  • miles
headlamp replacement... second one i had to do on my SRX. I know it never made it to recall but you were reimbursing owners now your not. i called gm they said they would help me then i get it fixed and he calls back and says

- Leonardo, NJ, USA

problem #192

Dec 012020

SRX

  • miles
Low beam headlights became really dim making it hard to drive after dark. Headlights show water intrusion (water droplets, fogging) at times. Replacing the headlight bulbs with brighter LED bulbs did not improve the visibility. Necessity to use high beam often is a risk to opposing traffic.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #191

Jun 012021

SRX

  • miles
There was a reimbursement program for 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX's due to dim headlights. I didn't have mine fixed during the reimbursement program 1) because the timeline for reimbursement fell during the pandemic and shelter in place orders in my area; 2) I am a high-risk for getting COVID due to preexisting health conditions and 3) my headlights were not that bad. Fast forward to a year later, and I can barely see in front of me due to the diming of the headlights. I am told that Cadillac will not reimburse me because I missed the deadline. The lamps are so dim that I cannot safely drive at night.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #190

Jul 042021

SRX

  • miles
Low beam headlights are so dim I cannot drive when dark out. This is a big safety issue. Please advise.

- Stanley , WI, USA

problem #189

Nov 022021

SRX

  • miles
Head lamps are to dim to drive vehicle after dark

- Melissa, TX, USA

problem #188

Oct 162021

SRX

  • miles
Both Headlights went out within a week of each other while driving at night

- Sedro Woolley, WA, USA

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