2005 Cadillac SRX: engine stalls while driving

8 of the 122 complaints about the 2005 Cadillac SRX describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 7%
typical mileage: 102,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 108 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2016
2
2015
4
2014
1
2013
6
2012
5
2011
11
2010
12
2008
2
2006
5
2005
8
2004
13

What owners say

Filed Oct 12, 2017 · Engine · 100,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. While driving 20 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (merits auto sales, 313 elizabeth ave, newark, nj 07112), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The dealer stated that the repairs were the contact's responsibility. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2016 · Electrical · 108,000 miles · TN · fire

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.

Filed May 29, 2015 · Electrical · 108,295 miles · CA

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.

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Electrical · 37,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 30 MPH and stalled without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The dealer made several unknown repairs to the vehicle, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical system). The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 115,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. While driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle stalled and did not restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Mar 14, 2013 · Brakes · FL

2005 cadillac srx. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle jerking,bucking and stalling while driving. *smd the consumer stated he discovered the problem was with the brakes. Apparently, the vehicle has five different systems that can work the brakes automatically, and it seemed one of them was working harder than normal. The consumer stated he was always taught to press on the brake pedal three or four times when making a full stop, so the brakes would not heat up or wear out prematurely. However, he believed the vehicle was interpreting his way as a panic stop. When he applied the brake only once, without letting off the brake all the way to a full stop, there was no bucking. The consumer believed the panic brake assist system , was only one of the five brake assist systems that he believed could stop the vehicle immediately, as it did the previous week.

Filed Sep 20, 2011 · Driver assistance · 102,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Oct 30, 2006 · Steering · 19,500 miles · VA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 MPH and making a lane change. There was no warning signal prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who could not initially duplicate the problem. Later on after further inspection. *ak the vehicle stalled after turning the steering quickly. The sensor in the steering wheel was replaced and there have been no further problems with the vehicle stalling. Updated 11/30/06.