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2011 Cadillac SRX airbags problems
17 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 85,732. 11 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 85,732
- crashes
- 11
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Cadillac SRX airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Cadillac SRX airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac srx passenger vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 208, "occupant crash protection." the airbags are programmed to turn off the right side roof-rail airbag if the passenger sensing system determines that the right front passenger seat is unoccupied.
- Risk
- The right rear occupant may not be protected and suffer injuries in certain frontal and side crashes.
- Remedy
- Gm dealers will reprogram the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 17, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com .
Recall number 11V308000 · Recall details
What 2011 Cadillac SRX owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was in an accident 2 weeks ago where 0 airbags were deployed. I swerved to miss an elk, traveling about 55-60 mph, tapped it on the passenger front side and made me spin out and collide with a rock wall on the driver side. The whole front driver side was affected and driver door couldn’t be opened. 0 airbags deployed, message displayed “service airbags”. No message was ever displayed prior to accident. Car was deemed total loss by Progressive. There is a police report and car is in Progressive’s possession.
Immediately Upon picking my 2011 Cadillac SRX up from Don Thornton Cadillac for Recall on the Rear Toe Link, I had more problems with my car than when I dropped it off.I immediately called and let them know my car would not accelerate,I still had something wrong with my battery, I had warning lights on my display that were safety issues,such as SERVICE AIRBAG,SEATBELT,service stabilitrak,service rear axle,service traction control,service park assist,service suspension,"battery saver mode",service brakesThey told me it would cost me $50 to have it towed,whatever the cost for them to diagnose,the cost to fix whatever was wrong.The General Manager told me that the problems with my car when I brought it in:(issues related to the Rear Toe Link Recall)IE:service stabilitrak,service traction control, service rear axle,swaying in the back.Something was wrong with my battery and powersteering.I took it to another GM certified dealer, and"the ground was burnt and melted the rear fuse box,the ground to the fuse box was fried." The "pre-invoice" I received when picking my car up from Don Thornton Cadillac said "performed wire repair to ground wire".I paid $1,178.24 for faulty repairs. After finding out that the work they performed, was not fixed at all, the right rear wheel hub was loose, the melted wires going from the back up to the front wires, I am now without a car.COMPLETELY. Don Thornton Cadillac is not taking responsibility what so ever for the problems, SAFETY ISSUES, that I had when I picked up my car,and certainly did not have when I dropped it off.Please help!I do not know what to do.I am now without a car.It was by the grace of god,that I actually wasn't able to drive my car.I could have had my 3 grandchildren,or my 2 elderly aunts(81&76)that I am responsible to take them to their doctors appointments,or son in the car if something tragic could have happened by the right rear wheel hub coming off while driving and they were in the car!
This information is addition to the accident, that I reported few days ago. the federal safety agency tracking number 11458264. I was involved in car accident on highway I90. My car drove in to concreate barrier and was struck from back by another car. Air bag in my car did not deploy. My head hit steering wheel. I have broken nose. I will need surgery.
UNITS ONE, TWO, AND THREE WERE TRAVELING ON I-90 W/B. AT APPROXIMATELY MILEPOST 62.0 UNIT ONE TRAVELING IN LANE #3 (LANE #3, BEING THE THIRD LANE FROM THE MEDIAN WALL) LOST CONTROL, SPUN, AND STRUCK THE REAR DRIVER QUARTER PANEL OF UNIT TWO TRAVELING IN LANE #3. THE IMPACT FORCED FORWARD UNIT TWO INTO THE REAR OF UNIT THREE TRAVELING IN LANE #1. THEN UNIT TWO SPUN, DROVE OFF THE ROADWAY ONTO THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND STRUCK THE CONCRETE BARRIER. THE DRIVERS HAD NO RECOLLECTIONS REFERENCING THE ACCIDENT. My car was nr.2 in police report. I hit concrete barrier and my airbags didn't deploy. Car is a total loss. not repairable. My head landed on steering will. I have fractures nasal bone and my cartilage was moved. I will need have a surgery. Other injury are lower back , knee and chest. State Farm Insurance towed car to Friendly Ford facility phone is 630-924 8686 ext 8351. State Farm External Claim Resource is 855‑231‑1590 ext.711.
The contact owned a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45-50 MPH, another vehicle rear-ended his vehicle, causing his vehicle to crash into a concrete barrier. No air bags were deployed upon impact. The contact suffered a broken nose from hitting the steering wheel upon impact and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, then to a body shop where it was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Tl* the contact's aunt owns a 2011 cadillac srx. The contact stated that while her aunt was driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning and hit a tree. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact's aunt was taken to the hospital and treated for injuries to her left hand, head and chest. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed by her insurance to an independent mechanic for an investigation. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was given a case number. Upon her own investigation, the contact linked her aunt's failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v571000 (suspension); however, the manufacturer informed her that the recall had been serviced at labadie buick gmc(711 s euclid ave, bay city, mi 48706) in 2014. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact's mother owns a 2011 cadillac srx. While his mother was driving 35-40 MPH through an intersection, another vehicle driving at 40 MPH ran a red light and crashed into her vehicle. There was frontal damage to the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact's mother was transported to the hospital and sustained a fractured left rib and left collar bone. The other driver sustained bloody nose and a head injury which received medical attention at a hospital. The vehicle was towed away from the scene by aaa where it was then towed to the contact's residence to be investigated. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v308000 (air bags). The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
I am writing regarding my service airbag light. The light can on about 2 weeks ago. I had it check out by autozone and o'rellies auto storm. I was informed the it was the passenger seat pressure sensor and it have a recall on it. So when I call the cadillac place they tell me that I have no recalls at this time. So how do two places tell me I have a recall but cadillac says I don't. I really need this situation cleared . I drives my elderly parents around and I needs my car to be safe for me as well as for my parents. Please help. I'm having to many issues with cadillac. My headlight assembly for my car caused by condense in my passenger side headlight assembly. That's been out for about a year. So yes I'm having a bad time with my car. Don't get me wrong I love my car this is why I'm trying to find help as well as answer regarding my vehicle. If you can contact me at [xxx]. I would really really appreciate it. Thank you so much have a blessed day information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My service air bag and moisture in my right headlight the assembly is out due to the moisture in the headlight assembly. Causing me not able to see at night the cost is $1600+ tax. Who has that type of money like that. Cadillac need to have a recall on that and the seat belt.
Questions about the 2011 Cadillac SRX airbags
Does the 2011 Cadillac SRX have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the airbags of the 2011 Cadillac SRX, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Cadillac SRX airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 85,732 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Cadillac SRX airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 11V308000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Cadillac SRX have bad airbags?
The Cadillac SRX model years with the most airbags complaints are 2011 (17 complaints), 2010 (15 complaints) and 2012 (15 complaints).
Other 2011 Cadillac SRX problems
Lights 198Suspension 63Brakes 40Electrical 40Transmission 36Engine 28Body 26Visibility 22Steering 13Wheels 13Driver assistance 12Acceleration 11Fuel system 7Seat belts 6Seats 3Locks 1Tires 1
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