When pressing the accelerator pedal on my 2006 cadillac srx the traction control engages and the radio displays traction control engaged. You never know when it is going to happen. It happens on take off from a red light, when turning, going over speed bumps and always at low speed. I have had the car to the dealership multiple times but they are not able to duplicate the problem. They say can only fix the problem if the can duplicate it. I have had 2 instances where is I was attempting to turn at an intersection and the traction control engaged for no reason and I almost was broadsided by another car. I longer feel safe driving this car. I concerned with the safety of me and my family.
2006 Cadillac SRX driver assistance complaints
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When pressing on the accelerator of my 2006 cadillac srx, there is no response. The traction control monitor lights up on the radio suggesting an issue. Upon letting off the gas pedal and depressing again the engine is very sluggish and puts all driving and in the car at potential risk for a collision. The radio also lights up showing that the cars speed is limited to 80mph. The condition occurs in all seasons and all weather and is very random. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer multiple times and the dealer has no idea what the issue is. This time, again the dealer cannot duplicate the situation and is attempting to fix the reported condition by using a dielectric lubricant on the wiring connections. The issue seems to go away for an unknown period of time by turning off the vehicle and restarting it. I feel as if every time I drive the vehicle I'm putting my family and myself at risk in the event the issue happens while in the middle of an intersection or turn.
When stopping, then starting up (with the engine running, like at a stop sign) the 2006 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.
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