Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 40 MPH. The contact was able to accelerate to higher speeds but the vehicle hesitated in the process. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised her that the stability control failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 79,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2005 Cadillac SRX driver assistance complaints
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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.
I have had several incidents when my "vehicle stability control" has turned on by itself causing the entire car to violently jerk to the right side. I was coming off of a exit on 8/18/2011 at about 40mph once again the traction control came on for no reason causing the vehicle to jerk violently to the right, I lost control of the vehicle, jumped a curb, hit a light pole and rolled into the trees. Causing me to loose consciousness, miss 6 weeks from work and incur thousands of dollars in repair costs and medical expenses. The airbags did not deploy during the right side frontal crash. The seatbelt caused 3 herniated disks in my neck that I am still being treated for. In addition to that the transfer case chain snapped and I had to pay out of pocket for the repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. The contact stated that when driving at low speeds and attempting a u-turn, the vehicle stalled and the electronic stability control light was illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. The contact stated that the traction control would activate abnormally, when it was not engaged by the contact. The failure would cause the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who advised that the they would reprogram the vehicle. The vehicle was reprogrammed but the failure recurred within a few days. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
I own a 2005 cadillac srx and in the past 3 months I have experienced several flaws in this vehicle (purchased used in october 2010). The most important problem I am experiencing with this vehicle is the "stability service engaging" as I am driving and after I have made a sharp turn. The vehicle locks the brakes and steering wheel. I have had this happen to me three separate times while I was in traffic and by the grace of god, no one was behind me so an accident did not occur. I have read several blogs on edmund.com (13 pages)and also on this websites complaints about the same problem. I do not feel safe driving my srx and after paying a nice amount for this SUV, I find this to be irresponsible of cadillac and I do see some fault on the federal safety agency part for not recalling or demanding cadillac to recall these vehicles for this problem. As others have stated the dealerships do not seem to know the problem, which I also think is ridiculous, because this is what they are suppose to be certified to do. I have also seen where some have had the "steering wheel sensor" replace and this has seemed to fix the problem. If that is the case then cadillac should have a recall to replace the "steering wheel sensor" seeing that its happening to quite a few people. I will never purchase another cadillac and will advise others the same, if this isn't taken care of asap, my next step will be a class action suit!! I, as well as others, work hard for our income and when purchasing and trusting in a product we expect to receive a quality product and if for some reason there is a problem, I personally expect the manufacturer to take care of it, just like I take care of my car payment each month!
I have a 2005 caddy srx that the stability and ABS alarms, lights come on. The alarm panel resets but the lights stay on and neither system works.
My 2005 cad srx stability system light is coming on recurring. Mechanics can't figure out the problem and just keep resetting the sensors. The car lurches and brakes itself on the highway and I'm afraid of an accident.
Cadillac srx stability system/traffic control engages unpredictably and appears to engage anti-lock brakes causing the SUV to seize up and fight against the accelerator. This has occurred 1/2 dozen times in very dangerous traffic areas and dealership does not know how to fix it (and are charging me for their troubleshooting labor).
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. The contact stated that the electronic stability control system sporadically engages without warning. The failure causes the front wheels to lock. He is in the process of having the vehicle inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 46,000. Updated 7/1/09 *cn the dealer replaced a faulty wheel position sensor. Updated 07/07/09.
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