2011 Cadillac SRX: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Mar 3, 2025 · Brakes · NJ

I’m sending in this complaint which is a common problem with the Cadillac SRX. The ABS breaks go soft when activated. I have no breaks , the breaks go to the floor. This is so dangerous. Now I have to turn the car off and pump the breaks. This sometimes take a whole day to get the breaks back. Why isn’t this a recall??

Filed Jan 11, 2024 · Brakes, Steering · 111,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the power steering had malfunctioned making the steering wheel difficult to turn in either direction and the ABS warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the ABS module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was later informed that the part had been discontinued and no repair was available. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 111,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

The brake light, the ABS light and the stability control light came in my vehicle and GM says that the EBCM needs to be replaced this should be a recall because a lot of cars are having this issue and they don’t have the parts available, is been more than a year I’m driving like that.

Filed Sep 21, 2022 · Brakes, Suspension · 130,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would drift out of the intended lane with the stabilitrak warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard with the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact then received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) which she linked to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and remained at the dealer for a week. After retrieving the vehicle, the contact became aware that the vehicle was not repaired. The contact then called the dealer and was informed that her vehicle was never included in the recall. The contact disputed the dealers claim and was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed May 12, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · 204,875 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the rear axle, suspension, park assist, and stability tract control warning indictor lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle fishtailed. The contact called the local dealer. A multi-point inspection was provided by the dealer, who informed contact that the power steering and transmission lines were leaking. Additionally, a fuse was missing, the malfunction light illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine, ABS, traction control and an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number 21V473000 (Suspension). The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer however, no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 204,875.

Filed Apr 14, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · VA

Master brake cylinder/ABS Hydraulic unit failed. I noticed that while driving my vehicle at 35mph coming to a stop I had to press or pump my brakes to come to a complete stop. One one instance I had to brake abruptly and the brakes failed (pressed to the floor) so I swerved onto the shoulder to not cause a rear end collision. There was no warning or anything, I took the car to the dealer and was told that it would cost me $1700 to repair and that the problem is wear and tear. After doing my research I'm now discovering that it is a known problem. Please do your research because THIS IS A SCARY situation.

Filed Jan 27, 2022 · Brakes · VT

My brake pedal has gone to the floor at random times while driving. When it happens, approx. the last 10% of pedal travel has limited braking power. After this occurs, the pedal will return back to normal, after a day or so. This situation occurs after the ABS system is activated during a hard stop, sliding on ice or snow, or when the ABS is triggered. I have seen reports on internet that indicate that this issue can be caused by the ABS control module (part no. 20842710) having internal valve/seal leak failure. The theory is, once the ABS is activated and diverts fluid to the wheels that have traction (still spinning), the ABS valves.chambers stick open. Problem is the part - module is currently unavailable throughout North America.

Filed Nov 29, 2021 · Brakes, Suspension · 11,400 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle lost motive power while the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The contact stated that the ABS and Stabili Trak warning lights illuminated and the message to service Stabili Trak was displayed. The contact stated he noticed the failure for the first time 02/07/2019, and the vehicle was taken to the King O'Rourke Cadillac (756 Smithtown Bypass #101, Smithtown, NY 11787) where the vehicle was repaired. However, the contact did not know what was repaired. The contact stated that upon retrieving the vehicle he noticed that the warning lights were still illuminated. The dealer informed him that it could be a voltage issue and the battery was replaced. However, the failure reoccurred 01/07/2020. The vehicle was then taken to Bical Cadillac (2859 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234) where an unknown diagnosis and repairs were completed on the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was resolved for a while but reoccurred on 11/15/2021. The contact stated that he received notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) and the vehicle was taken back to Bical Cadillac to be serviced for the recall. The contact stated that immediately after departing the dealer the same warning lights and service messages illuminated. The contact stated he called the dealer and was advised that if he brought the vehicle back to the dealer, he would be responsible for payment. The contact stated he contacted the manufacturer for the pervious failures and was sent a gift card towards his next repair as well as a complaint was filed with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 11,400.

Filed Jul 15, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 113,500 miles · MA

My stabilizer track/ABS light came on but before it did my car was driving about 20 miles even though I had my foot down on the gas. Then it jumps into moving fast. The light goes on and off, so when it's off the car won't move it drags then it jumps but when the stabilizer track/ABS light comes back on it doesn't do this. I checked recalls and it says my vehicle doesn't have any but who knows if this has been fixed improperly before. I was driving and cars were beeping then when it jumped I almost hit a car in front of me.

Filed Jun 11, 2019 · Driver assistance · 96,020 miles · VA

Abs stability code (c0045) left rear wheel speed sensor encoder ring broken. Mileage 96,020. Replaced speed sensor ($28.71) and rear hub assembly ($188.54). Labor ($420). The broken sensor and hub created a noticeable and significant reduction in acceleration. Vehicle would nearly stall. Mileage 96,360 began receiving service rear axle code. No noticeable performance problem, but a slight whining noise at lower speed.