Timing chain broke causing the vehicle to fail in the middle of traffic. Gm has no recalls on timing chains on this model but has the same issue/recall for other models of cadillacs. They want customers to pay full retail price to repair the bad design issue that they know about.
2005 Cadillac SRX engine complaints
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Tl * the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified and stated that nothing could be done. The failure mileage was 63,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the stability warning light illuminated and the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.
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.
I have found that the reason for disappearing oil is the snorkel for air intake is to small, and while driving engine sucks oil out of tappit cover into intake and the auto burns it. Its a poor design and gm should repair it.
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.
Timing chain went out and engine locked.
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.
My wife was backing out of the drive way when she saw smoke coming off the cracks of the drivers side in the front of the vehicle. The hood was closed and had lots of black smoke gushing out of the cracks and it smelled like burning plastic. I tried starting the vehicle and to my surprise the vehicle started but most of the electronic controls were showing errors in the dash. I was able to drive it carefully to the nearest cadillac dealer (lavery auto) in alliance, oh. When I stopped the car I was unable to take off the keys from the ignition because the security system also had an error. They diagnosed the problem and found that the electrical system in the AC compressor had caught fire and also melted the wiring. This had also destroyed the computer ECM of the vehicle. They repaired it and I brought the srx back home in the evening of 10/14/11 and parked it in my drive way. The next morning I found the battery was dead and had to use my wife's car to jump start. The same thing happened the next day morning and had to call up a tow truck to jump start the srx. I took it back to the same dealer (lavery automotive) and they found that another relay was bad due to the fire and they replaced this too. I spent over $1,500 to repair this vehicle. I have the receipts with full explanations. I would like for you to investigate the reason for this fire that had the potential to injure me and my family and also provide assistance if possible in having general motors reimburse me for these charges because of poor safety and quality in this vehicle. Thank you.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. While driving, the contact stated that the vehicle would make a rattling noise and it would also hesitate. A local mechanic diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified, but did not assist with the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 74,000.
In october of 08 my 05 cadillac srx began to buck and hesitate extensively. I had it towed to the dealer and was told it had no oil in it. I produced my receipt that I had the oil changed 730 miles previous. Car had 53,000 miles on it and out of warranty! I have since had to replace the fuel injectors (6 at $800) each and was told that this car is "known for burning oil...which leads to this problem!". I now use three quarts of oil every 6000 miles between oil changes! Car has 81,000 miles and costs me about 2000 every 6 months in repairs!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. While the contact was driving at various speeds the engine began to buck and hesitate without warning. The engine leaked a substantial amount of oil. The vehicle was not equipped with a low oil warning indicator to alert of the engine's low consumption of oil. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed that the problem was contributed to a manufacturer's design flaw within the engine. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil which could cause the engine to lock while driving. The dealer was aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was notified, but also offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 70,100. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000. Updated 02/08/11*lj updated 04/21/11
I got a oil change on sunday and monday my car broke down. The dealer said my engine didn't have any oil in it. After reading other reports this has happen to others. The oil didn't leak on the ground or their was no sign of the oil leaking.
Timing chains stretched out with very low miles. Front engine noise to total idle issues and acceleration issues. Repaired at cadillac dealer for $$$$$ replaced both chains.
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.
Our 2005 cadillac srx suffered a timing belt defect at 62,000 miles - just outside the factory warranty. I was told by a technician and assistant svc. Manager that they have had 4-8 of these "defects" in the past year and a bulletin has been released by gm with instructions on how to fix it. They kept our car for over 30 days trying to fix it, and it turns out that it requires a "redesigned" timing chain that is nothing like the current chain that is breaking. However, they refuse to acknowledge that it is a defect and should be subject to recall, and they are charging the car's owners full price to fix what should be replaced free of charge. It is a serious safety hazard and they only half-heartedly acknowledge that it's even an issue - yet they readily admit that the new design "fixes" problems that they say don't exist.
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.
We have a noise around the wheel area and the engine area of the vehicle we have had it checked out but the dealship tells us its something that comes with the vehicle .. To me it sounds like lifters.. The sound started around a month after we brought it .. It seems to be getting louder...
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