2010 CADILLAC SRX — Owner-Reported Problems
Verdict & Safety Summary
- Crashes 21
- Fires 5
- Injuries 23
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
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| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 222 | 46.9% | 6 crashes · 1 fires |
| ENGINE | 39 | 8.3% | 1 crashes · 2 fires |
| SUSPENSION | 39 | 8.3% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| POWER TRAIN | 34 | 7.2% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 32 | 6.8% | 1 crashes · 1 fires |
| STRUCTURE | 15 | 3.2% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 14 | 3.0% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
| STEERING | 11 | 2.3% | 0 crashes · 1 fires |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 1.9% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 76 | 16.1% | 8 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
- Campaign 11V595000 was reported 505 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 14V447000 was reported 1,617 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 14V571000 was reported 776 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 21V473000 was reported 3,246 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-Q1 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2010-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2010-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2010-Q4 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2011-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2011-Q2 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2011-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2011-Q4 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2012-Q1 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2012-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2012-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2013-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2013-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2013-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2014-Q1 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2014-Q2 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2014-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2014-Q4 | Owner reports | 16 | |
| 2015-Q1 | Owner reports | 16 | |
| 2015-Q2 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2015-Q3 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2015-Q4 | Owner reports | 17 | |
| 2016-Q1 | Owner reports | 24 | |
| 2016-Q2 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2016-Q3 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 20 | |
| 2017-Q1 | Owner reports | 19 | |
| 2017-Q2 | Owner reports | 13 | |
| 2017-Q3 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2017-Q4 | Owner reports | 22 | |
| 2018-Q1 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| 2018-Q2 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2018-Q3 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2018-Q4 | Owner reports | 16 | |
| 2019-Q1 | Owner reports | 20 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 15 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 11 | |
| 2019-Q4 | Owner reports | 13 | |
| 2020-Q1 | Owner reports | 23 | |
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2020-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2021-Q3 | Owner reports | 22 | |
| 2021-Q4 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2022-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 10V223000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 10V450000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 11V595000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 14V447000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 14V571000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 21V473000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE20019 |
Safety Recalls (6)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 10V223000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- IF THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN AFTER THE ONSET OF THIS NOISE, A CONNECTING ROD OR PISTON MAY BREAK, RESULTING IN ENGINE DAMAGE, AND PERHAPS ENGINE FAILURE, WHICH WOULD DISABLE THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy:
- DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE CADILLAC CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-866-982-2339 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 10V450000
- Report date
- Component:
- STEERING
- Consequence:
- IF POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAYS ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy:
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE POWER STEERING LINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 11V595000
- Report date
- Component:
- POWER TRAIN
- Consequence:
- THE DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION OUT OF GEAR, RESULTING IN NO MOTION OR THE SHIFTER MAY INACCURATELY INDICATE THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK WHEN IT IS NOT, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A POSSIBLE CRASH.
- Remedy:
- GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ENSURE THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE IS PROPERLY ROUTED AND SEATED IN THE TRANSMISSION CABLE BRACKET. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 14V447000
- Report date
- Component:
- SEATS
- Consequence:
- If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 14V571000
- Report date
- Component:
- SUSPENSION
- Consequence:
- Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 21V473000
- Report date
- Component:
- SUSPENSION
- Consequence:
- A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.