2006 Cadillac SRX: check engine light

Filed Nov 16, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 152,076 miles · IL

When I turn on the car the gas gauge and the temp gauge do not move. The security and no traction warning lights stay on. When I drive the car on the street steering is sluggish, the trans rpms are high, sometimes the car goes to the left while driving. On the radio there it reads anti theft system hit button to clear. When I turn off the car the key will not come out of ignition and I have to use screwdriver to push a button in steering column to release it. One week everything worked great, no warning lights, gauges worked, no high rpms on trans and steering was fine and the key came out of the ignition and nothing on radio about anti theft sys. But everything is not working again and now engine light is on.

Filed Aug 28, 2019 · Transmission · 165,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac srx. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated and failed to move. Also, there was an abnormal clunking noise and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called val ward cadillac (12626 s tamiami trail, fort myers, fl 33907, (239) 245-9308). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The contact researched the failure and stated that it was due to the transfer case. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 140,000 miles · CO

Random traction control engagement and stability system both noted in radio -- but no conditions to warrant it and no codes to explain it--when checked nothing found. Causes dangerous unexpected slowing of vehicle both at initial acceleration and turning which is contrary to what would be expected by surrounding traffic. Then sluggish w deceleration but no check light and mechanic can't figure. Now will only drive forward, can't drive or even push in reverse. This event was preceded by loss of acceleration on highway (sluggish) -- also dangerous and still ni engine light!

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Engine · 109,993 miles · GA

Check engine light for replacement of timing chains, sprockets, actuators, guides, tensioner all major engines parts needing replacement on a cadillac well cared for at barely 100k. Contacted gm, gave run around for weeks and deny the fact that there is premature engine wearing issues w no compensation on these 40k cars, they created an extended warranty for the same issues on same engines in different yr model cars and same exact model as well. Very poor customer service.

Filed Sep 22, 2014 · Steering · 149,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac srx. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel made a winding noise and the check engine light illuminated. Also, the contact noticed fluid on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rack and pinion was leaking fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2014 · Engine · 114,400 miles · MI

P0008 timing chain repair on 2006 cadillac srx cel came on monday january 20th diagnostic run on tuesday january 21st contacted serviceman on january 21st who will repair for $1300 contacted lafontaine on wednesday january 22nd who will repair for $2600 lafontaine then amended to $1871 contacted cadillac of novi on thursday january 23rd who instructed me to contact gm directly contacted gm directly on january 23rd and opened formal case # [xxx] with [xxx] phone #[xxx]gm contacted cadillac of novi and [xxx] at con called to assist me. Tsb # 3423 issued september 30, 2008 for 2004-2008 srx extended warranty issued for same problem on 2007-2009 srx to 120k miles common known issue in this engine gm has used three different sets of timing chains special coverage adjustment #11340 timing chain repair time 6.9 hours information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 5, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 87,000 miles · MI

Check engine light was on. A code scan shows a single error code p0008, which indicates an elongation of timing chains. The repair cost is estimated at $1800 level. I bought it as a gm pep car, and since keep a good record of maintenance (oil changes) at the dealer. There is never an accident involved.

Filed Jul 23, 2012 · Engine · 86,000 miles · MD

My 2006 cadillac srx has a very hard start up and engine is very loud was starting. Check engine light is constantly on. Had check engine light checked and return codes are p0008 and p0017. Gm knows this is a problem in these vehicles and fails to place a recall out to correct the issue. I buy nothing but cadillacs but I am very upset about this issue!!!! I think gm really needs to take care of this!!!!!!

Filed Jul 22, 2011 · Engine · 65,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac srx. The contact stated that while accelerating, the reduced power to engine warning light flashed on the dashboard. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the vehicle suddenly reduced speed to 20 MPH, almost causing a crash. The contact stated that once the vehicle was shut off and restarted, the vehicle would then reset itself and resume normally. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer was unable to duplicate or locate the failure because the check engine light was not illuminated at the time. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2011 · Lights, Transmission · 78,954 miles · NJ

Car was not accelerating properly, loud engine noise, lurching forward while stopped, when driving car shakes, vehicle is hesitating ride not smooth. Check engine light appeared. Also left turn signal flashes too fast. 2006 srx timing chain and related components replaced 07/09 and again 01/11. Replaced left turn signal bulb and socket. No explanation given as to why either occurred.

Filed Sep 8, 2010 · Transmission · 84,000 miles · NC

2006 cadillac srx was running perfect with no "check engine light", car stalled in middle of a 2 lane road. Could not restart. Had car towed to dealer. Dealer told me timing chain broke and the gears attached to the motor broke. End result was a completely new motor at 7000 dollars.