Cadillac SRX engine failure problems

Filed Jun 13, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · MD

Vehicle lurches from 0-20mph since purchase of vehicle from Greenbelt Caddillac. Vehicle only serviced there until no longer in business. Shifter linkage cable issue assumed. Parking brake disengages prior to switch depress. In automatic mode, when switched to manual, shifter does not highlight that it is engaged in shifter box. Dashboard shows change in transmission function. Camshaft Position Sensor Bank 1 code returned around 100-120k+ miles after 2 flat tires and suspension serviced by Caliber Collision. OnStar taking control of vehicle suspected of causing timing belt to skip timing supported by Chevrolet Ourisman of Bowie. Paid $800-1000 to Ourisman for service and diagnostic. Ourisman suggested engine needed to be opened to fully inspect or replaced for $6-8000. A piece of the sensor was claimed to have broken off and fallen into lower engine manifold. Vehicle would rev when stopped and putter to halt. Vehicle would start and stick in second gear up to 40mph until stopping and refusing to start. Engine replacement evaluation reconfirmed by Foreign Auto Parts of Annapolis, MD after explanation. Chevrolet of Silver Spring attempted to buy car for $100 after suspect inspection. Declined. 3 new sensors were changed manually though did not turn off the check engine light, still returning bank 1 camshaft sensor. Eventually vehicle towed to MZ Auto Repair 9500 Allentown Rd, Fort Washington. Engine swapped, battery changed and check engine light cleared. Vehicle ran for 2000-3000 miles until check engine light returned with same code Bank 1 Camshaft Position Sensor. Vehicle presumed tampered with during lifetime of use however original lurch during engagement of powertrain implicates feigned manufacturer defect or original Cadillac of Greenbelt.

Filed Jan 25, 2024 · Engine · NY

We bought a 2011 Cadillac SRX from Carvana April 4th of 2022 later that same year in October 22 the engine lights came on and I had to replace the water pump and the belt twice. I call them in October and the rep said it is what is. Now in January 2023 I need a new engine. I took it to 2 different repair shops, and they said same the same thing I need a new engine. So, I took it to the Cadillac dealership to make sure and they told me that this car has never been service in a very long time. Dealership said he never saw anything like this, and dealership also said this car had problems before it got to me, I have been going back and forth with Carvana with no end sight. I have all the records of the services that has been done since we had it. Claimed loss: $15,453 Desired outcome: Carvana needs to pay bridgeCrest financial the money we borrowed from them. They can pick up this junk car that don't work. Needs an engine It didn't pass inspection. It's been in my garage ever since

Filed Feb 8, 2023 · Engine · FL

The oil burned down from 6 quarts to 1.25 quarts with no leaks and no detection or warning and the engine seized. Needs a new engine, automobile turned off on the road.

Filed Jan 23, 2023 · Engine · IN

Oil sending unit failure on 2006 cadillac srx oil sending unit has been replaced 4 x leaks oil possibly causing fire or engine failure or both oil sending unit has been replaced 4 times!

Filed Aug 16, 2021 · Steering · 127,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel made an abnormal sound and then seized on two separate occasions during heavy rainfall. The contact had to forcefully turn the steering wheel while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the wheel bearing was replaced, however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the dealer replaced the driveshaft and the wheel bearing again. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that he would receive a callback. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2020 · Electrical · 73,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 cadillac srx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH smoke began to suddenly fill the cabin of the vehicle. The contact indicated that the smoke was present coming from the ceiling of the vehicle. After stopping and shutting off the engine the smoke seized. The vehicle was then driven to a nearby fire department who examined the vehicle and determined the burning was due to an electrical failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. No fire report was taken. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified. The failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed Jan 31, 2020 · Engine · 61,000 miles · AL

Was driving to work when my car sputtered then shut off,I didn't have a code or warning on the dash I had 30 percent oil left and 2000 miles before next oil change. Had it towed to a cadillac dealership and they found the engine is seized, after opening up the engine there was sludge. It only has 61,000 miles and I have all the paperwork where all oil changes were done on time. Extended warranty co. Won't cover sludge. I had read online that this is a common problem, gm need to recall these engines, this is a $10,000 defect. I have only owned this car 10 months.

Filed Mar 1, 2019 · Engine · 102,000 miles · IL

Purchased 11/16 with 62k miles, 12/16 replaced high pressure steering line, 5/18 replaced all timing chains, 1/19 replaced steering cooler. 2-weeks later lower end rod knock-connecting rod bearing(s) bad. No warning, no sounds and the oil was changed same time as steering cooler replaced. No notice of shavings in oil. Oil has been changed every 3-5000 miles. All service performed at cadillac dealership. $8999 to replace engine. Kbb car trade in value $7300, now $1000 from dealership. At 60 I've owned a lot of automobiles, several cadillac's among them and take excellent care of them. I have a pickup with 243k just to show how well I take care of them. This out of the blue blown connecting rod bearings is highly suspect. Especially just having had the dealer perform an oil change. If the bearings were going bad there would have been shavings in the oil, and would have been obvious. Side note. When I checked the codes before being towed to the dealership it had a p0017 crankshaft sensor. Same code when I had to replace the timing chains.

Filed Aug 27, 2018 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 cadillac srx. The contact stated that the informational touch screen panel seized. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that there was no recall for the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed May 18, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 88,000 miles · IL

Rakata recall. I was driving on interstate. Car shifted down and would not shift to higher gear for speed traveling causing 8000 RPM that resulted in engine blow. Smoke everywhere. Car was towed. I need a new engine due to transmission shifting down plus whatever happened with transmission