2004 Cadillac SRX: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jul 27, 2016 · Transmission · 145,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac srx. While accelerating from a completed stop, there was an abnormal grinding noise coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transfer case failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

Filed Dec 31, 2014 · Driver assistance · 37,000 miles · MS

The stability system engaged message displays as I am driving. At first it was only at speeds over 45mph. Recently it comes on at any speed during any road or weather conditions. When the message appears the car sways as if a gust of wind is blowing the car. At times I hear a grinding noise as well. I have almost lost control of the vehicle when this happens and I am driving on the interstate at speeds over 60mph. Once the message appeared as I was applying the brakes and there was a deep grinding noise and feeling. The movement the car makes when the stability system engages makes the vehicle very unsafe to drive. I have taken the vehicle to 2 different repair shops (one being an authorized cadillac dealership) 3 different times, spent over a thousand dollars in repair attempts, and no one seems to have an answer how to fix the problem. The car is unsafe to drive with such unpredictable conditions. There has to be an answer to this potentially fatal defect on this vehicle.

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Transmission · 144,000 miles · GA

Driving on highway doing about 70 car would not accelerate and made loud grinding noise. Car was stuck in neutral would not change gears.

Filed Apr 9, 2013 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · MI

My 2004 cadillac srx also has the leaking pinion seal described in the following recall.....it has leaked since I have owned the car but now is grinding. Should it not also be covered by gm? 2005 cadillac srx power train recall 07v589000 the federal safety agency: action number: n/a service bulletin number: 07v589000 ?report date: dec 20, 2007 ?component: power train ?potential units affected: 275936 ?manufacturer: general motors corp. Summary: on certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak. Consequence: a rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.

Filed May 21, 2010 · Driver assistance · 48,000 miles · CA

Stabilizing system engaged continually causing vehicle to slow down and strange grinding noise if attempt to stop. Happens daily, at dealer nothing was found wrong, but they are aware of the problem.

Filed May 11, 2010 · Driver assistance · 69,400 miles · TN

While merging on to the interstate approx 2 miles from my starting place, the "stability system engaged" message came on to my display screen. This had happened to me before on a dry/warm road. I cleared the message and continued down the interstate. Approx. 5 miles down the road the message came on again, there was a grinding vibration in the breaks and the vehicle locked. It slowed to about 45 MPH before I was able to use the steering wheel/accelerator again. The message then changed to "service stability system" and the check engine light began flashing. The grinding continued and I drove 45 the remainder of the way to my destination.

Filed Apr 22, 2010 · Driver assistance, Steering · 68,468 miles · ID

I have a 2004 cadillac srx v8 with a stability system error recurring. This happens at least one time every time I drive the car. When the stability system error comes on the car skids a bit, sometimes pulling left or right, or if it comes on when I am breaking, its grinds with the braking and seems to skip a bit. The cadillac dealer says they haven't seen this problems but I have read a least 100 reviews on different websites from customers experiencing the same problems. Some of them have even been jerked off of the road when the warning comes on.

Filed Apr 12, 2010 · Driver assistance · 75,185 miles · AE

Stability light warning comes on, mechanic cannot find a defect. However, started locking up front wheels when turning. Makes a grinding noise. So far no major issues, but could be very dangerous if it locks at the wrong time. I have 4 small children, concerned about safety of this issue. Cannot seem to get it fixed. Occurs about once daily, usually when turning out of a stop to the left (?). Nothing has been replaced, as there seems to be no defect found by the mechanic. Living in germany, mechanic is gm certified.

Filed Sep 20, 2006 · Visibility · 28,180 miles · NJ

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 50 MPH with the power sun roof open, a vibration and a squeaking noise was heard. Upon inspection, one of the bolts were missing and another was loose. An appointment was scheduled with the service dealer and the manufacturer was notified.