2005 Cadillac SRX: steering wheel locks up

Filed Nov 21, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 75,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the heater was activated and there was an abnormal noise. The contact also stated that there was a burning odor emitting from the vents and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

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 19, 2012 · Driver assistance · CA

After my purchase of the 2005 cadillac srx in 2007i have had a continuous problem with the stability system ever since. A message keeps popping up that the stability systems needs maintenance followed by another message that the stability system has been engaged, which comes up several times when your on the freeway traveling 60+MPH. I've brought the car in to get looked at, however they are unable to find the problem since the message did not pop up at the dealership. This is a dangerous problem to have especially when your on the road and the message pops up that the stability system is engaged and your steering locks for a few seconds and you have no control of your steering wheel. I've been able to turn the traction control off, however it still doesn't change the problem. You will still encounter the stability message coming up, then experience the steering lock up and then it goes away. You can get into a major accident if this is not fixed with cadillac. Although most cadillac owners are getting the run around with this specific problem, gm please hear all the complaints made by cadillac owners, these statements should be taken seriously.

Filed Apr 14, 2011 · Steering · 81,000 miles · OH

While changing lanes...my steering wheel locked and vehicle jumped to the right lane. I restarted the car and the wheel was free. I took it in for repairs and was told I must replace the entire steering rack, pump and hoses for a cost of $ 2,489.00. The repair facility told me this is very common in srx and that he just did the same thing on another 05 srx! Scary and costly!

Filed Aug 11, 2005 · Electrical, Steering · ME

Dt:the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. Hls his wife parked the vehicle and the steering wheel locked. She could not get it unlocked. Vehicle was towed to the cadillac dealership, and they had to unhook the linkage on the transmission in order to be able to tow the vehicle. The dealership ordered a new key assembly, and they had to remove tumbler number 3. In order to get the lock to open they had to drill the lock cylinder and remove the cylinder. Dealership returned the vehicle to the contact, claiming it was fixed . However, while driving the steering would locked again and she had a hard time getting it unlocked. Currently, upon turning the steering wheel back and forth one can hear a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership. The contact asked the dealership if they had to take the steering wheel off to correct the problem with the door open indicator, and the dealership said that they didn't. But when the contact told them he spoke with another mechanic they said that they did have to take the key assembly apart which was on the steering column to fix it . The dealership changed their claim. Also, the air conditioning in the back did not work . It was taken to the dealership and they finally corrected the problem. After six times of taking the vehicle. To dealership they found that some parts in the back were unhooked and this was straight from the factory.