2005 Cadillac SRX: hesitation when accelerating

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 Feb 8, 2012 · Driver assistance · 79,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac srx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 40 MPH. The contact was able to accelerate to higher speeds but the vehicle hesitated in the process. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised her that the stability control failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 79,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Oct 29, 2011 · Driver assistance · 40,000 miles · PA · fire

When stopping, then starting up (with the engine running, like at a stop sign) the 2005 cadillac srx will often fail to move when the accelerator is pressed and the +traction control+ indication lights up on the radio. This also happens sometimes when turning without stopping. It happens on level ground and when going up inclines. It makes a grinding sound (like when gears are raked in a manual transmission.) by letting off the accelerator, then re-applying it, the car will move, but the hesitation is very dangerous. If the driver does not let off of the accelerator during one of these episodes, the car will very slowly begin to move and eventually accelerate normally. This happens on wet or dry pavement, with no reason for loss of traction. +turning off+ the traction control feature by pressing the button on the console does not always prevent this from happening. The problem does not happen all the time, but intermittently. I have had the car into the dealer for repair of the problem numerous times, but the dealer has never been able to diagnose or solve the defect. I put my safety and others at risk with every mile that I drive this car.

Filed Jul 5, 2011 · Engine · 70,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Apr 14, 2011 · Engine · 53,000 miles · OH

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!

Filed Dec 22, 2010 · Engine · 25,000 miles · NH

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.

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.