2010 Cadillac SRX

214 serious complaints of 474, the most about engine (52) and suspension (47); per car on the road, 1.6× this model's usual year. 6 recalls. NHTSA investigation PE20019: rear toe link adjuster separation.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2010 cadillac srx. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Sep 2016

“The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal grinding noise detected. The stabilitrak and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the suspension, Sep 2021

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage On some 2008 model year (MY) Saturn Outlook; 2008-2009 MY Buick Allure, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Uplander, Pontiac G8, Pontiac Montana SV6, Pontiac Torrent, and Saturn VUE; 2008-2010 MY Hummer H3 and Pontiac G6; 2008-2011 MY Cadillac CTS, Cadillac SRX, and Chevrolet Impala; 2008, 2011-2012 MY… (GCUS-9-939, Sep 2015)
• Extended coverage On some various model year vehicles, the throttle-position sensor may cause the engine to run rough, cause the malfunction-indicator lamp and/or an engine reduced power message to illuminate, and reduce the engine's power. 14582A - Special Coverage (2012 model year Buick Enclave, Lacrosse, Regal;… (GCUS-9-1009, Oct 2015)
• Repair program On certain 2010-2015 model year cadillac srx and 2011-2015 model year chevrolet volt vehicles, the manual liftgate gas strut may detach from the liftgate when the liftgate is closed and the piston rod could separate from the strut tube. Dealers are to replace the liftgate struts. (G-209156, Jan 2015)
• Repair program Customer Satisfaction Program - Navigation Radio Loss of Customer Settings (13322, Dec 2014)
• Repair program Certain 2008-2010 model year General Motors vehicles have a performance issue with their OnStar modules that could impact the vehicle's battery life. Dealers are to remove the fuse for the OnStar module to reset it. (14648, Feb 2015)
• Repair program This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. (PIT5236G, Mar 2016)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

474 owner complaints · 6 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–21 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features