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2015 Cadillac SRX: headlights failing or too dim

302 of the 443 complaints about the 2015 Cadillac SRX describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints
302
of this car's complaints
68%
typical repair cost reported
$1,700
typical mileage
51,000
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 16 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

What owners say

Filed Jul 6, 2026 · Transmission, Visibility · KY

The headlight went dim and put in new but that didn’t work for long now I can’t drive at night can’t see road. Only had less than 2 years

Filed Jun 13, 2026 · Lights · MI

the headlights are so dim that the car is not usable at night. I was told by the Cadillac dealership that this is a known problem with GM/Cadillac. The low beam gets so hot that it turns the reflectivity of the chrome to gray. The fix is to replace both right and left headlight assembly.

Filed Feb 6, 2026 · Lights · 32,388 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlights were extremely dim and failed to provide sufficient illumination of the roadway. The failure significantly reduced visibility and created a safety hazard. The vehicle was driven to a dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,388.

Filed Dec 3, 2025 · Lights · NH

My headlights have deteriorated to the point that the vehicle can’t be driven at night. GM/Cadillac acknowledged this as a problem with this particular model. I sent an email to the Cadillac CEO, Rory Harvey. I received a call from an executive assistant stating that this issue was addressed prior to my report. I stated I could not use the vehicle at night due to safety issues. Her response was to offer me a discount on a new purchase. My vehicle now has a significant safety issue. The Cadillac dealer quoted my a price of $2,600 to replace the headlights.

Filed Nov 12, 2025 · Electrical, Lights · 85,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the headlights were dull. The contact cleaned the lens, but there was no improvement, and the driver was unable to see the roadway properly while driving at night. The contact had to drive with the high beams activated. Additionally, the information center was frozen. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the bulbs. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The contact called the local dealer, who informed the contact that the reflector material had burned off. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2025 · Lights · TN

problems with low beam headlights, which often resulted in dimness, fogging, or premature burnout due to faulty weather seals that allowed moisture into the headlight housings I’ve owned more than 5 cadillac srx different models from 2010-2016 and they all have this problem. I can’t see anything after changing the headlights low beam bulbs and the dealer told me to change the headlights assembly and it’s pretty pricey It’s an safety issue because I can’t see the roadway and I can’t turn my high beams on all the time due to will affect other drivers on the opposite side of road.

Filed Jul 21, 2025 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

2015 Cadillac SRX with 87,397 has a failed Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) or ABS module. It can be made available for inspection upon request. Alexander Cadillac of Oxnard refuses to repair it stating a replacement part is no longer available (it can be repaired by a specialty repair company). They cite liability by using after market or repaired parts. Without a functioning EBCM - ABS,power steering and traction control do not work which puts me and others at risk. Worse, the failed EBCM is now causing the car to go into "limp mode", which cuts power to the engine and prevent acceleration. When making a turn onto a street, it suddenly went into limp mode and I was almost hit by an approaching semi-truck. The problem was identified by Alexander of Oxnard service center - but they refuse to make any effort to remedy the problem. There are multiple blogs on the internet citing similar systemic issues with the EBCM that is no longer manufactured but can be repaired by a specialty shop. Lights on the dash first started to appear in September 2024. Lights include ABS, Brake and traction control / stability light. New lights started to appear in June 2025 including Check Engine, headlamp and auto-parking symbols. Alexander Cadillac of Oxnard cites that the EBCM is drawing too much current and causing issues to other systems on the car - a cascading effect. I am very afraid to drive the car and fear that it will lose power when needed, stall or the brakes will lock up.

Filed Jun 11, 2025 · Lights · 153,199 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated the headlights failed to properly illuminate the roadway while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the headlights; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,199.

Filed May 28, 2025 · Lights · PA

The headlights are a safety hazzard. The dealership that I purchased the car from, did not inform me of the extremely low headlights. They insist it passes PA guidelines. But they are in fact too low to drive safely at night. It's as if there are no headlights on at all. I found out there WAS a recall on these headlights. But only until 2019. Cadillac is no longer under any obligation to fix the problem. REALLY? That should have been a full recall on the hazerdous headlight for ALL of these vehicles. Not just some. Why would they allow these poor headlights to be on the road at night? Are they waiting for someone to get killed in a horrible accicent?

Filed Apr 25, 2025 · Lights · 32,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The contact was informed by a neighbor that the driver's side headlight was dim. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the headlights failed to provide adequate lighting. The contact drove the vehicle with the high-beam headlights. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who changed the light bulbs, but the failure recurred. The mechanic informed the contact that a headlight assembly replacement was needed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2025 · Lights · FL

Head lights are very dim at night and can only see about 5 feet in front of me when driving at night

Filed Mar 18, 2025 · Lights · 54,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlights were extremely dim, limiting the visibility of the roadway. The contact was concerned that the failure might cause a crash. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer,r where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

Questions about the 2015 Cadillac SRX headlights

Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2015 Cadillac SRX?

302 of 443 owner complaints about the 2015 Cadillac SRX (68%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2015.

How much does it cost to fix headlights failing or too dim on the 2015 Cadillac SRX?

Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,700 (median of 51 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2015 Cadillac SRX?

There are 0 recalls and 16 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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