When I start the car and place it into reverse (from its parking spot) and let it idle backwards about 12-18 ft, it abruptly comes to a halt and makes a hard thump noise. If I then shift it into drive and allow it to idle forward, it will barely idle upto about 6-8 feet. I am hearing a plethora of different things and have not been able to drive it since October, 2025. I need help, please.
2005 Cadillac SRX electrical problems
22 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 84,000.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- typical mileage
- 84,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Wiring: interior/under dash1
- Ignition: switch1
At what mileage
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Cadillac SRX electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.
Recall number 14V394000 · Recall details
What 2005 Cadillac SRX owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
brought car to shop and after 3 months trying to figure out problem gave up. I towed it to dealership and after another month finally said car proved to be a mystery but extensive damage due to water leakin the rear shorting out entertainment module.
The car has a rear leak that builds up in the truck and holds water there where the jack is located which is now stuck to the carpet and lots of movement in the rear end of this vehicle is defective and need to have a recall on both of these issues along with the rear trunk not locking or rear windshield wipers not working at all and could be from the water leaking into it from the rear somewhere that needs a recall on.
Left front turn signal keeps going out. 5 times since owning the car. Repair costs to change bulb $250. Happens with out warning. Cadillac has no fix for problem. Need to be a recall, and solution to problem. Happen when car is in motion, when turn signal is used.
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....
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. While the vehicle was preparing to stop at a stop sign, the vehicle began to sputter into traffic and all the warning lights illuminated. The engine stalled and smoke appeared. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the positive cable wire failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also mentioned that the parts to repair the failure were on back order. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
Vehicle stationary. Unable to start. Unable to remove key. Battery goes dead. 2 gm dealerships say there is no fix. Have had car diagnosed. No fix is unacceptable for a cadillac. Dealerships "fix" so car starts and then the same problem starts. Please advise
Do you really believe placing 2 plastic caps on a key solves this ignition recall? The recall is for the ignition switch! I took the car in today and this is how they addressed the issue. This was a complete waste of my time and I am no more safer now than before I went in.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. While driving at 35 MPH, the traction light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted, but lost acceleration and the stability light illuminated. The contact merged to the side of the road. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the connection wire from the computer to the accelerator pedal was not connected and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,295.
Questions about the 2005 Cadillac SRX electrical
Does the 2005 Cadillac SRX have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the electrical of the 2005 Cadillac SRX, 18% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Cadillac SRX electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 84,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Cadillac SRX electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V394000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Cadillac SRX have the most electrical problems?
The Cadillac SRX model years with the most electrical complaints are 2010 (69 complaints), 2013 (52 complaints) and 2015 (45 complaints).
Other 2005 Cadillac SRX problems
Engine 30Driver assistance 20Steering 17Suspension 12Airbags 7Transmission 7Visibility 7Brakes 6Acceleration 4Body 4Lights 4Fuel system 3Tires 2Locks 1Seats 1Wheels 1
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