Making a left hand turn onto my work parking lot, applied brakes to pull into my parking space and I heard a terrible grinding/shuddering noise and the brake pedal went to the floor. I didn't think I was going to be able to stop without hitting the concrete wall. The car finally stopped and then I saw the "service stability system" appear on the driver information center. Since I just purchased this vehicle used I looked this up and it appears this "should" have been considered as a recall gm needs to make before someone is seriously hurt or killed.
2005 Cadillac SRX: grinding or squealing brakes
7 of the 122 complaints about the 2005 Cadillac SRX describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 135,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
Service stability system code comes on rear wheels lock up after making loud grinding noise, first time I had it towed to dale earnhardt cadillac dealership they found nothing wrong. It now does it when I turn rt or when driving straight.
Turning right or left occasionally ''' service stability system '' warning comes up...stabilizing engage causing vehicle to come to grinding stop.........this happens while vehicle is moving.....'''starting enabled'' ''remove key'' comes on ....cannot remove key immediately ...must jungle key several times then remove it... This happens before vehicle is started.... On city streets....
I was driving on i20 in georgia. My check engine light came on and before I could get off interstate car started making horrible noise. Got off and turned off engine. When I tried to restart it, it would just make a grinding noise. Someone checked the oil for me and it was bone dry. Computer stated 61% oil life left and never gave me a "oil change" notice. Now the engine is shot and needs replacing. I was going 70 MPH at the time and car went down to about 30 MPH within seconds. This could have caused a horrible accident!
When stopping, then starting up (with the engine running, like at a stop sign) the 2005 cadillac srx will often fail to move when the accelerator is pressed and the +traction control+ indication lights up on the radio. This also happens sometimes when turning without stopping. It happens on level ground and when going up inclines. It makes a grinding sound (like when gears are raked in a manual transmission.) by letting off the accelerator, then re-applying it, the car will move, but the hesitation is very dangerous. If the driver does not let off of the accelerator during one of these episodes, the car will very slowly begin to move and eventually accelerate normally. This happens on wet or dry pavement, with no reason for loss of traction. +turning off+ the traction control feature by pressing the button on the console does not always prevent this from happening. The problem does not happen all the time, but intermittently. I have had the car into the dealer for repair of the problem numerous times, but the dealer has never been able to diagnose or solve the defect. I put my safety and others at risk with every mile that I drive this car.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. While driving at 35 MPH, the contact noticed a grinding sound and oil leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who replaced the rear axle and pinion seal. The contact called an authorized dealership where he was informed that recall 07v589000 (power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal) did not include his vehicle. The current and failure mileages were approximately 62,000. Updated 09/22/10. *lj updated 09/23/10
Dt:the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. Hls his wife parked the vehicle and the steering wheel locked. She could not get it unlocked. Vehicle was towed to the cadillac dealership, and they had to unhook the linkage on the transmission in order to be able to tow the vehicle. The dealership ordered a new key assembly, and they had to remove tumbler number 3. In order to get the lock to open they had to drill the lock cylinder and remove the cylinder. Dealership returned the vehicle to the contact, claiming it was fixed . However, while driving the steering would locked again and she had a hard time getting it unlocked. Currently, upon turning the steering wheel back and forth one can hear a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership. The contact asked the dealership if they had to take the steering wheel off to correct the problem with the door open indicator, and the dealership said that they didn't. But when the contact told them he spoke with another mechanic they said that they did have to take the key assembly apart which was on the steering column to fix it . The dealership changed their claim. Also, the air conditioning in the back did not work . It was taken to the dealership and they finally corrected the problem. After six times of taking the vehicle. To dealership they found that some parts in the back were unhooked and this was straight from the factory.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2005 Cadillac SRX grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 2005 Cadillac SRX?
7 of 122 owner complaints about the 2005 Cadillac SRX (6%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2010.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Cadillac SRX?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Cadillac SRX
Check engine light 10Stalling 8Hesitation 7Steering lock-up 5Sunroof shattered 5
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