2010 Cadillac SRX: sudden loss of power

Filed Jan 13, 2023 · WV

Our 2010 Cadillac SRX almost caused an accident. While climbing a hill reduced engine power warning on dash came on and suddenly engine power reduced so much car started rolling backwards into cars behind us.

Filed Feb 4, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · 102,302 miles · IL

While I was driving at a speed of 50 MPH the reduced engine power signal came on and it started to lose power and powered down to 18mph and would not go any faster causing me to almost get rear ended, I had took in to repair shop right away, they put it on the scanner and told me that I it was a throttle body issue so I got that fixed the next day the check engine light came on again so I took it back and then they said the timing chain needed to be fixed and then they said to look and see if it was a recalled issue because with only 102,000 miles I had researched and I see a lot of complaints about the same issue with my SUV and no recalls, the shop said its a big jobs and its going to cost over 3,000 dollars and the car is only worth 4500 at the present time, also my stability control light stays on they I had already got that fixed on and the light went off but now it is back on the shop said it is due to the poor design on cadillac's part from the small magnetic ring that is attached to the bearing, I have researched this also and I see a lot of complaints about this and again no recall, also when starting my SUV all my panels don't work and if I power down my windows it is very very slow to come back up I have to shut my car off and restart it for everything to work again , I had researched this and a lot of complaints but again no recall, also the front head light are constantly fogging up again bad design on cadillac I researched this and again a lot of complaint as well, but no recalls it seem that the 2010 cadillac srx has a lot of defect and nothing is being done about it also this stuff is very dangers and safety issues that are not being addressed and somebody is going to end up dead or is that what cadillac waits for before recalling, it could of been very bad for me if I did end up getting rear ended I was very lucky.

Filed Jan 20, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 161,000 miles · IL

My car was going 70 on the interstate and the reduced engine power signal came on and my car jerked and started powering down. It was a throttle body issue. Now my cars electrical system won't work, and electronic stability control won't work because of small magnets that had poor design. My car windows don't open. The electrical system shuts of while the car is driving and I can't see my steering panel at all.

Filed Mar 12, 2019 · Engine · 80,000 miles · PA

About a year or so ago while exiting off the highway my car started losing powered and while foot on gas pedal, gas pedal stopped working and merged to the side of the road before shutting off completely, called tow truck and ever since my car loses power when driving put the car in shop and they say it's the time chain/ time change gazer!

Filed Jul 14, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 54,000 miles · MD

I drove the vehicle, parked, and I noticed the engine fan didnt turn off in a reasonable amount of time after parked (over 2 hours). I drove to the dealer only for them to refuse to run a simple diagnostic. Was driving and vehicle being accelerating even after I completely removed me feet; I also looked down witnessed the pedal modulating itself in and out, shortly followed by an abrupt braking incident. I was just able to restart and pull over to emergency stop. I hadnt gotten far from the dealer, so after two hours of waiting for a tow truck, I attempted to drive the truck back to the dealer only to have the same violent braking but this time also followed by a sporadic loss of power steering. I was able to creep the vehicle back to the dealer and control any losses of control, it felt like the vehicle was having a seizure. Please investigate my stall, unintended braking, power steering loss, and fan (I imagine this could be a fire issue as well). Thank you

Filed May 7, 2015 · Driver assistance, Engine · 70,000 miles · TX

I took my 2010 srx into dealership due to a loud roaring noise and vibration in the vehicle at 50-60 MPH. Dealership advised that tires needed to be replaced and vehicle aligned. Tires had less than 30,000 miles on them. All tires were replaced and vehicle aligned ($1000.00+). Approximately 2 - 3 weeks later, I noticed a loss of power in the vehicle when trying to accelerate. Additionally, while stopped at a stop sign or light, vehicle sputtered and shook like it was going to die. This happened on several different occasions. Stability trac light come on during this time but then went out. 05.01.15, the vehicle completely lost all power to accelerate over 40 MPH and has an awful roaring noise. 05.05.15, the vehicle was towed to the dealership & is currently there. Received call from dealership that the wheel hub bearings need to be replaced @ $1,100.00+. I am not happy with this solution & do not believe is will fix the current issues with my vehicle, as I should not be having a bearing issue @ 70k miles. I now believe that something more was wrong to have caused my tires to have worn so quickly and poorly. Further, there is moisture buildup in both of my headlamps that I predict will cause problems after reading previous consumer complaints without gms acknowledgement.

Filed May 4, 2015 · Transmission · 63,260 miles · GA · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 cadillac srx. While driving approximately 45 MPH, there was a loss of power steering without warning. In addition, when the accelerator pedal was engaged the vehicle failed to respond. The contact sustained injuries to the shoulder and neck due to the excessive force applied to the steering wheel however, no medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the gear shift failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,260.

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · CA

On 2 occasions this month my 2010 srx went from going approx 65 MPH to around 20 MPH max on major freeways. I worked my way to the shoulder, called onstar, they prompted me to turn the engine off and restart. Both times I was able to drive again. I took the car to the cadillac dealer and they replaced the throttle body assembly at $784. This was so scary losing power on the freeway like this, there should be a recall for this issue.

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Electrical · 5,000 miles · PA

Loss of power steering, brakes, and engine while doing 65 MPH on major highway. Total shutdown. Went immediately to dealer. Checked car computer. Said everything was fine; nothing to fix. Really shook up wife passenger and me. Has not happened again. Am reporting this years later because of current gm compact car ignition problems.

Filed Nov 4, 2011 · Engine · 12,600 miles · RI

I bought my srx in may 2011 with 2300 miles on it. In october I noticed a squeaking coming from the front end when I made turns. I took it to the dealer and said I needed new strut mounts. While waiting for the parts to come in, on oct 25 I was driving just off the highway and lost engine power. I was only able to go 15mph while my rpms were running high. The dealer said I needed a new throttle control assembly. On oct 26 the car went in for both strut mounts and throttle assembly. They had my car 4 days. On oct 29 I got the car back but on nov 2, the strut mount noise came back. The dealer informed me to bring the car back in. I brought it to the dealer today and I am waiting for them to call to tell me what the problem is now. I am very dissatisfied with the vehicle and don't feel safe driving it as I drive between 4 states for my job and need a safe vehicle. Cadillac/gm has been contacted several times by my boyfriend and myself about the issues and they have not been helpful or responsive at all. I would expect more considering it's such an expensive vehicle.