I am not a mechanic so I don’t know what All I know is what I like I experienced and when I was driving down the road, my Cadillac shut off like it had no power to it no power steering no lights no dash lights no warning lights or nothing pulled over my car will not start back up I had to have it towed when I got home and looked inside the casing around. The battery had melted with a bunch of wires and tubing that was on top of the battery completely melted everything inside.
2010 Cadillac SRX: won't start
5 of the 474 complaints about the 2010 Cadillac SRX describe won't start.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 237 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
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What owners say
Purchased 2010 cadillac srx new in 2010. This car was in the dealership garage more times than I owned it in the first 6 month. At 19,200 miles, car would not start. Had it towed to dealer. No problem found. Recharged battery. This battery failed a total of 8 times, finally on oct. 25, 2010, battery was bad, according to dealer, and replaced. Unfortunately, the warranty had run out and I had to pay $249.66. Isn't it strange that the dealer didn't find a defective battery until the warranty ran out. 8 times this battery failed. 8 times I was stranded.
(1) driver side headlamp failure. Dealership indicates ballast failure, and the entire assembly has to be replaced. The cost of this is a minimum of $1,200. (2) as of april 27, 2016 - car won't start (10 days): indication is "no remote detected" (remote battery was replaced); vehicle's battery was replaced december 2015.
I have had my car 6 years and it has been in the shop over and over from the engine lights ,stabilize bar, power steering, transmission problem, anti lock brake and traction control light, security light, catalytic convertor, would not start, remote not detected, sunroof leaks, oil leak, seat belt, brakes problem, gas mile not accurate,
This is a generic safety defect applicable to all cadillac vehicles for last several years and other makes with keyless ignition systems. This has happened before and will happen again if not remedied. I visited a post office today in dayton area. This location has some sort of strong frequency operation in the area evidently on same frequency as fob starting systems. I was unable to lock my car (key does work) or unlock it with fob (again key in door operates door locks). However the fob simply did not start car despite several efforts or after instructions to put in console next to receiver. Had this been an emergency I would have been unable to leave the area. The car finally did start but only after a period of time and numerous attempts. If the fob does not register with the system there is no way to start the car. Door has key access the rest of the ignition system does not. This is extremely unsafe and needs to e addressed. This is not an isolated incident as to either this location or make and model of car.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced...
- The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle...
- This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified...
- This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding...
- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission...
- This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist...
- This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling certain model year 2010 cadillac srx equipped with a 2.8l v6 engine. If low octane (regular) fuel is used in the vehicle instead of the required high octane (premium) fuel as stated in the owner manual and on the fuel filler door, the combination of regular fuel usage and aggressive driving maneuvers may induce pre-ignition. If pre-ignition occurs, you may hear a pinging or knocking sound from the engine.
- Risk
- If the vehicle continues to be driven after the onset of this noise, a connecting rod or piston may break, resulting in engine damage, and perhaps engine failure, which would disable the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the engine control module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before june 11, 2010. Owners may contact the cadillac customer assistance center at 1‑866‑982‑2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 10V223000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2010 Cadillac SRX won't start
Is won't start a common problem on the 2010 Cadillac SRX?
5 of 474 owner complaints about the 2010 Cadillac SRX (1%) mention won't start. The model year with the most reports is 2010.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Cadillac SRX?
There is 1 recall and 237 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2010 Cadillac SRX
Headlights 219Check engine light 23Water leak 15Stalling 12Grinding brakes 11Loss of power 10ABS 8Won't shift 8Engine failure 7Ball joint 6Power steering loss 6Transmission failure 5Warning lights 5
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