2012 Cadillac SRX: grinding or squealing brakes

5 of the 417 complaints about the 2012 Cadillac SRX describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 34,478
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 25 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2015
3
2014
1
2013
1
2012
5
2011
2
2010
11
2008
1
2007
2
2006
1
2005
7
2004
9

What owners say

Filed Nov 2, 2023 · Brakes · 105,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to come into a complete stop, the contact drove over a bump in the roadway and the brakes made an abnormal grinding sound and the brake pedal went to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was a stopping distance delay, which caused the vehicle to stop after the stop sign. The contact stated that she pumped the brake pedal and was able to continue driving. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 5 MPH from a complete stop, the vehicle in front of her stopped abruptly. The contact stated that the vehicle hit a bump while she quickly depressed the brake pedal, and the failure recurred, causing the vehicle to rear-end the other vehicle. The contact stated that it was a fender-bender. There were no injuries sustained. The contact stated that the failure had recurred while driving 45 MPH; however, the roadway was not bumpy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was purchased, and the dealer performed a brake inspection; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. Additionally, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the brake pads and rotors were replaced, and the brake calipers were inspected; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Filed Mar 23, 2022 · Lights, Steering · 117,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlights were very dim, making it difficult to see the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlamps assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while turning the steering wheel, there was a grinding noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

Filed Apr 4, 2014 · Steering · 34,478 miles · TX

We started the car, and was backing up and there was a grinding in the steering wheel when turning it right and left. We took it to the dealer and the power steering fluid was leaking out of the power steering pump into the steering. They cleaned it all out, and added a thicker fluid on 3/ 25/2014, we started the car it happened again we took it directly to dealer and they agreed something wasn't right. They put in a new pump. We picked it up had it two days and it happened again. We took it back,and was told the dealer called gm and they couldn't do anything else because they didn't have the parts. We were told it wasn't dangerous, but I'm thinking if the power steering fail working while driving, we could crash.

Filed Apr 4, 2014 · Steering · 34,478 miles · TX

Filed Nov 12, 2012 · Brakes, Steering · 300 miles · SD

Severe grinding or scrapping noise from front passenger side wheel area when turning at low speeds. Problem is only present during cold weather. Seems to diminish as vehicle is used but sometimes remains for long periods. Can be heard by bystanders and very well inside vehicle. Have had no luck with dealer .first few times said could not hear then next time said unsure of cause.