2005 Cadillac SRX: check engine light

Filed Apr 12, 2018 · Engine · 108,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced and the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The manufacturer was also contacted and was unable to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2016 · Body, Engine · 109,916 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. After purchasing the vehicle from an independent dealer, the contact took the vehicle to a certified ford dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine light was illuminated and the drive shaft couplers, power steering, front wheel bearing, and motor mounts were all defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was returned to the independent dealer who refused to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 109,916.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Engine · 120,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle decelerated and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that there was a sudden increase of engine rpms. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the timing tensioner belt failed and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 30, 2014 · Engine · 124,000 miles · SC

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!

Filed May 18, 2013 · Engine · 67,000 miles · IL

I took my car in for service because the engine light came on, after the dealer performed its checks, it stated it was a purge valve, which they supposedly fixed, however a week later the engine broken down. I had the car towed back to the dealer only to find out, it was timing chain that totally failed causing more than 8000.00 in repairs when the engine only had 65,000 miles.

Filed Aug 4, 2012 · Engine · 75,500 miles · GA

Driving home on interstate I-85 south in georgia engine light came on car seemed to be hesitating and then stopped. Brought car (towed) to ross cadillac in gainsville ga. Dealer examine car and said it was 4 quarts low on oil I don't see how that's possible when I checked the oil level that morning and it was fine. I had the car oil changed less than 3000 miles ago. Dealer said he ran codes and it indicated timing chain was bad. Dealer quoted me $1600 for new timing chain. Dealer called next day and said it needs a new engine for $3800 in addition to the already incurred $700. I have looked on line and many people have had the same problem, some call it disappearing oil?? The car has no warranty but you would think cadillac would have notified dealers of this recurring problem and had a recall for timing chain, low oil problem.

Filed Dec 14, 2011 · Engine · 148,665 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The test results showed determined that the fuel tank cap and the tire traction sensors on the rear tires needed replacing. The dealer replaced the fuel tank cap and tire traction sensors. The contact stated that after the repairs, the check engine and tire traction warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and the dealer stated that the catalytic converter malfunctioned. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle would rattle abnormally when driving various speeds. The failure mileage was 148,665.

Filed Jul 26, 2011 · Engine · 71,000 miles · DC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk while accelerating and the check engine light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed that there was an oil leak within the engine. As a result, the catalytic converter and solenoid needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 74,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2009 · Engine · 56,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle began to hesitate with a stop and go motion. The check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact did not notice any warnings prior to the failures. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the timing chain, two valves, and a cam actuator failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failures continued. The vehicle is currently at the dealer being inspected by a cadillac engineer. Multiple parts have been replaced, but the failures are still occurring. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The failure and current mileages were 56,000.

Filed Nov 16, 2008 · Engine · 59,500 miles · GA

I am the owner of a cadillac srx 2005. This had approx 59,000 miles at time of engine failure. Prior to the failure on two occasions the engine warning light came on at which time I took it to the dealership. They ran diagnostic and nothing wrong. On sept. '08 the engine failed while driving and it was towed to the dealership and they determined that the timing belt failed. This is a 3 year old vehicle with less than 60k miles and the timing belt fails. This to me is very rare and I believe it to be a factory defect. I have had many vehicles with alot more miles and not one of them had a timing belt failure.