2010 Cadillac SRX: engine failure

Filed Feb 8, 2023 · Engine · FL

The oil burned down from 6 quarts to 1.25 quarts with no leaks and no detection or warning and the engine seized. Needs a new engine, automobile turned off on the road.

Filed Mar 1, 2019 · Engine · 102,000 miles · IL

Purchased 11/16 with 62k miles, 12/16 replaced high pressure steering line, 5/18 replaced all timing chains, 1/19 replaced steering cooler. 2-weeks later lower end rod knock-connecting rod bearing(s) bad. No warning, no sounds and the oil was changed same time as steering cooler replaced. No notice of shavings in oil. Oil has been changed every 3-5000 miles. All service performed at cadillac dealership. $8999 to replace engine. Kbb car trade in value $7300, now $1000 from dealership. At 60 I've owned a lot of automobiles, several cadillac's among them and take excellent care of them. I have a pickup with 243k just to show how well I take care of them. This out of the blue blown connecting rod bearings is highly suspect. Especially just having had the dealer perform an oil change. If the bearings were going bad there would have been shavings in the oil, and would have been obvious. Side note. When I checked the codes before being towed to the dealership it had a p0017 crankshaft sensor. Same code when I had to replace the timing chains.

Filed May 18, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 88,000 miles · IL

Rakata recall. I was driving on interstate. Car shifted down and would not shift to higher gear for speed traveling causing 8000 RPM that resulted in engine blow. Smoke everywhere. Car was towed. I need a new engine due to transmission shifting down plus whatever happened with transmission

Filed Apr 11, 2018 · Engine · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 cadillac srx. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise associated with the engine assembly. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the belt and timing chain could fracture and cause catastrophic engine failure. The dealer had not diagnosed the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The VIN and failure mileage were not available. *tt

Filed Dec 5, 2016 · Wheels · 65,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 cadillac srx. While driving at an unknown speed, the wheels seized. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the hubs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred months later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 01/27/17

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Steering · 59,184 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 cadillac srx. The contact stated that while making a left turn at 5 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering fluid was leaking and the power steering hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. It was unknown if the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,184.

Filed Apr 4, 2011 · Engine · 6,000 miles · GA

Cadillac srx turbo purchased 7/26/10. November 2010 @ 4000 miles turbo failed to operate and poor acceleration, dealer would have to order recall parts and would let me know when available. Temporary repair to hose made. In march 2011, (@ 6000 miles) attempted to start cold engine and heard noise, and some smoke without moving car. Luckily the car was in my driveway when this "catastrophic engine failure" occurred. Car towed to dealer. Dealer determined that the piston rod was thrown and put a hole in the side of the engine. Car held while dealer investigated cause. Next day advised of cause and told that correction is replacement of the engine. In march, the service dept. Told me they knew nothing about an engine recall only a turbo hose and power steering recall. Dealer has replaced engine and "done all recalls." I am afraid to pick up the car, and unsure of dealers ethics. I never received any letter of any kind about the safety recalls on my new car. I have never used regular gas in the vehicle.