10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,045 miles

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problem #225

Aug 012024

SRX

  • miles
I noticed that changing out my headlight bulbs on my vehicle that I still could not see at night. I also bought a very good brand / new led lights for my 2014 srx. I have done research and noticed the headlights itself seems to be an issue on a lot of these specific vehicles. It makes it very hard at night to see and honestly makes it very dangerous to drive it darker areas without keeping my brights on.

- Crown Point, IN, USA

problem #224

Sep 302022

SRX

  • miles
The low beams on my 2014 Cadillac SRX are useless at night and dangerous. They are not bright enough to illuminate the road. The car cannot be driven at night unless using the high beams. The problem, as I understand it, is that the coating within the headlight assembly degrades over time due to heat. Hundreds of Cadillac owners have complained of this safety issue to Cadillac and the NHTSA, yet no recall has been issued, and dealerships charge $1800+ labor to fix a well-known defect that makes their cars unsafe.

- Cream Ridge, NJ, USA

problem #223

Feb 022016

SRX

  • miles
1. Since owning the 2014 SRX the headlights are so dim to the point of not being able to use the vehicle at night or storms for fear of a crash. Now the Driver side HID Has failed along with the headlights housing to be cloudy on the inside. 2.Rear Door Hatch malfunction. Will not open or close with door switch, key fob or button on rear hatch door. I can open manually and close manually however this is a HUGE inconvenience as the rear door is so heavy. I-??ve been told by the service department that it-??s a design flaw from Cadillac Sunroof drain?

- Gaylord , MI, USA

problem #222

May 012024

SRX

  • miles
The seals on the factory headlight housings are faulty. They allow moisture into the low beam unit which blocks the light from projecting properly. The car is also safe to drive at night time.

- Lakewood, CO, USA

problem #221

Jan 062023

SRX

  • miles
We own a 2014 Cadillac Srx that we purchased in 2019. The low beam headlights do not illuminate the roadway at night. Our vehicle was not safe to drive after sunset. This same issue has been relayed to Cadillac dealers and to Cadillac corporate by thousands of owners but they have refused to address the issue since 2016. This issue has been the subject of several class actions suits. This issue on our year vehicle has been reported more than 300+ times by other owners of this model. Nhsta needs to compel GM to issue a recall of this safety defect or injuries or fatalities due to this safety defect, which is well known to Cadillac will be the fault of Cadillac and NHTSA.

- Danvers, MA, USA

problem #220

Jan 112024

SRX

  • miles
2014 Cadillac SRX - Driver's side headlight does not work properly on Low Beam. While the light burns, it does not shine forward on the road. It is absolutely as if there was no light at all, when driving at night. Took it to 2 different Cadillac Dealers who tried to fix but was told it was impossible to fix without replacing the entire headlight unit at a cost of more than $2,000. I had this same problem with my 2011 Cadillac SRX, and it was recalled & replaced for free, but there is no recall on the 2014 model - except (I was told) in California. Can't drive at night as a result without driving with High Beam. This is a very dangerous situation.

- Auburn, IN, USA

problem #219

May 012023

SRX

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the headlights failed to provide adequate illumination while driving at night without warning. The contact stated that the high-beam headlights were needed while driving at night. The dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was later informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

- Bergen, NY, USA

problem #218

Aug 192023

SRX

  • 138,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, the contact became aware that the passenger-??s side headlamp was not functioning. Upon replacing the headlamp, the headlamp failed to function properly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.

- Dumas, TX, USA

problem #217

Aug 212023

SRX

  • miles
Projection lense for low beam is very dim. Unable to see road work low beam head light

- Houlton, ME, USA

problem #216

Mar 212020

SRX

  • miles
Running lights (low beans) can not be used. They are on, new, and adjusted properly. I have to drive with high beams on to see at night.

- Beacon Falls, CT, USA

problem #215

Mar 042016

SRX

  • miles
Headlights I been calling GM for years that you can-??t drive with the low beam headlights at night it-??s like having no headlights on. They say nothing no safety recall and I have read up on this issue and they say the halogen bulb gets so hot it burn the inside of headlight assembly and I would think this would be a safety recall. I hope you can help thanks [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- North Haven, CT, USA

problem #214

Jun 152022

SRX

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to cover a portion of the repair cost. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

- Mansfield, OH, USA

problem #213

Mar 142023

SRX

  • miles
The headlights on Cadillac SRX are defective and Cadillac will not have a recall. The lights are so dim I have to drive with my brights on, which is dangerous to other drivers. If I do not use the high beams, I am not able to see what is on the side of the road at night. There could be a person, other vehicle, etc. Therefore an accident could occur or someone could be injured. Cadillac was assisting with repair costs but that ended a couple years ago and I did not know about it as I did not receive a letter. This is a known defect and many people have expressed concern (I found a forum discussion online regarding this issue). My dealer has quoted a price of $2131.39 to replace the headlight assembly. I would appreciate review of this safety issue with this vehicle.

- De Motte, IN, USA

problem #212

Mar 012023

SRX

  • miles
The headlights are so dim that the Cadillac SRX is unsafe to drive at night. The dealer says that it is a known defect but will only give a small discount to replace the headlight assemblies. These cars are unsafe at any speed ! This car has been garage kept and is very low mileage. Please respond to this. Thanks !

- Northfield, IL, USA

problem #211

Dec 192022

SRX

  • miles
I can not see out of my headlights at night because they are so dim. Searching the internet this is a problem Cadillac knows about for my model and year, they have a class action lawsuit about this problem and do not have a recall! it is due to the housing on lights they get moisture in and it makes the bulbs dim. To fix this problem is $2000 plus. Currently I can not drive my very expensive Cadillac at night without the brights on!

- Crystal Lake, IL, USA

problem #210

Nov 172022

SRX

  • miles
Hello, problem is with the headlights being too dim for nighttime driving. Cannot travel safely most roads at night without turning on the highbeams. Reported issue to the local Cadillac dealer service center and was advised headlights would need total replacement as it is a known issue.

- Middletown, NJ, USA

problem #209

Nov 112022

SRX

  • miles
Low beam headlights to dim to drive...very dangerous and gm is aware of the defective headlights

- Canaan, VT, USA

problem #208

Oct 252022

SRX

  • miles
the headlights on this vehicle are so dim that i ran over a large deer carcass in the middle of the highway at night. by the time i saw the carcass in the middle of the road, i was already on top of it!!!!!!!!!!! i couldn't use my brights because i was meeting another vehicle. anyway, the headlights on this vehicle are pure garbage and there needs to be a recall on these lights. this is a major safety hazard for myself and other drivers on the highway. i have no time to use my brakes before an accident will occur with debri or an animal crosing the road. very disappointed that this is not recalled yet!!! do something about this now!!!!!

- Guthrie Center, IA, USA

problem #207

Sep 242022

SRX

  • miles
The headlights on this vehicle are extremely dim and it is unsafe to drive at night without running the high beam lights all the time. This is a huge safety issue that needs to be addressed by cadillac and the lawsuit that was brought against them. All vehicles need to be recalled for the headlights immediately.

- Guthrie Center, IA, USA

problem #206

Sep 232014

SRX

  • miles
Headlights extremely dim.Replacement of lights didn-??t improve. I can only drive during the day. I can only drive with high beams if I had to drive at night or early morning. GMC made an offer to replace lights with same defective system & wanted a claim & release signed. For me not to be any part of legal proceedings against them.

- Marengo , IL, USA

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