2011 Cadillac SRX: engine stalls while driving

11 of the 447 complaints about the 2011 Cadillac SRX describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 76,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 232 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2016
2
2015
4
2014
1
2013
6
2012
5
2011
11
2010
12
2008
2
2006
5
2005
8
2004
13

What owners say

Filed Jun 23, 2022 · Steering, Suspension · 76,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving approximately 3 MPH, there was a failure with the transmission and loss of power steering assist. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed. The contact also stated that the rear axle and suspension warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2021 · Engine, Suspension · 136,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was swaying. The vehicle then stalled with the service traction control and stability warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified but, no further assistance was provided. Parts distribution disconnect. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

Filed Nov 22, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · PA

Car has stalled out 5 times since NOV 12,2021 to Nov 22, 2021 and now the car has broken down in the middle of the road and will not start back up. We were at a red light when it just turned off and does not work now. It was smoking and smelled horrible like burning plastic. I had to remove my kids from the car because they could not breath anymore.

Filed Nov 12, 2021 · Engine · TX

Engine timing chain had stretched and jumped a notch on the sprocket, which caused the check engine light to come on, and that's the only reason I knew there was an issue. If I had kept driving it and it jumped another notch, it would have stalled, making the vehicle hard to control. I've read numerous other owners have had the same issue with this vehicle.

Filed Nov 1, 2021 · Suspension · 285,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension). The contact stated that after receiving the vehicle back from the dealer after the recall repair, an abnormal noise was heard, and the vehicle would not accelerate and then stalled. The contact noticed there was red fluid leaking on the ground. The vehicle was taken to another dealer and the dealer put the vehicle on the lift and there was a leak coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 285,000.

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.

Filed Jun 27, 2016 · Transmission · VA

The 2011 cadillac srx stalls when trying to pull off from being a stop sign. It does not accelerate appropriately. It stalls. It could be a major issue when driving on the interstate or pulling out into traffic from being at a standstill. It is like the transmission stalls and does not change gears. This has happened on several occasions.

Filed Nov 11, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 37,000 miles · NY

The vehicle hesitates when accelerating on highway at about 40 to 50 MPH. Vehicle just stalls out when driving.

Filed May 20, 2014 · Transmission · 15,766 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 cadillac srx. The contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop the vehicle stalled for three to four seconds. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,766. The current mileage was 50,000. Updated 08/21/14lj updated 09/03/2014

Filed Aug 13, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 17,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2011 cadillac srx. The contact stated that when driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer for repairs. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v595000 (power train: automatic transmission) but did not receive confirmation that the vehicle was included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage is 28,000. Updated 09/19/12*lj updated 09/27/12

Filed Jul 5, 2011 · Engine · 5,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 cadillac srx. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 25 MPH. The contact also stated that the vehicle would not accelerate when making turns. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as intended. The vehicles computer was adjusted, but the failure continued. The failure mileage was 5,000.