Cadillac SRX knocking problems

Filed Sep 4, 2025 · AR · 1 injury

My car was parked and in the park gear it was left running I went to get in the car to turn it off to stay awhile where I was at I got one leg in the car and reached over to push the button to turn it off and it lurched backwards and rolled over me and almost cut my leg off it kept rolling another good 200 ft or more before it stopped and it was still in the park position I read where there's a recall on the transmission on this car but I was injured very badly in this incident I do not know what happened because the car was in park and should not have rolled when I turned it off but it did and rolled over me and knock me down and cut my legs severely

Filed Feb 7, 2023 · Driver assistance, Engine · 96,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the traction control and stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle was jerking intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rod bearing needed to be replaced. The part was replaced on two different occasions; however, the failure reoccurred. Additionally, the contact stated that the headlight film clear coating was worn out and was clouding the visibility of the bulbs. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlights needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2022 · Acceleration, Engine · AR

The car makes a knocking noise from the engine and in order to drive, you have to hold in the traction control button. I was told that the connecting rod broke and has to be repaired & I believe that should be a recall with the engine.

Filed Jan 20, 2022 · Suspension · 122,747 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the stability warning light was illuminated. There was a rattling and knocking sound detected under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension). The contact was informed that there was a charge for the repair. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 122,747.

Filed Sep 26, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

Low octane fuel was used in the vehicle and it is now making a knocking sound from the engine, lagging on accelerating, and having issues starting.

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 Nov 19, 2018 · Electrical · 32,650 miles · OH

At 32,650 miles, while parked in my driveway, the car began to flash the headlights and honk the horn four times in succession, then it would stop. I saw this happen four different times in two days while it was parked. At this time, there was also a constant ticking sound in the rear of the car and the lift gate would not open. I took it to my local cadillac service today, november 19, 2018. The problem was diagnosed and I was told the sunroof rear drainage tubes had leaked water onto the lift gate motor causing it to quit working. This repair would cost me a minimum of $1800 because the warranty expired on november 4, 2018, (due to the delivery date being beyond three years). Since purchasing this certified pre-owned 2015 cadillac srx less than one year ago, I've dealt with headlights so dim I could not see to drive at night. After four visits to cadillac service they finally figured out a fix. There were transmission issues: the car would hesitate when giving it the gas from a stopped or slowed position to the point it jerked me and my passengers back in our seats. Once again, it took four tries to get it fixed. And, the battery completely died at 30,000 miles.

Filed Aug 12, 2018 · 150,000 miles · DE

About 3years ago the dryshaft went bad on my 2006 srx.I asked the dealerships service manager was it a recall on the part and he said "no."I search for months after driving my car with the bad ride from the bad part and being limited for over 2yrs with not knowing, I finally got a used dryshaft for my car and now about 6 months later on wednesday 8/8/18, I pull off at the light and it feels light something knock something underneath my car.I get on the highway and this loud noise happens. The next day I take it to meineke and this one is gone bad. I search the net on recalls for my car and there it is.now the dealership in my state is telling me that my car is not eligible because it already had the recall done before I purchased it in 2008.its the same part that goes bad on the car and its still going bad. Its your recall part period. Please tell me that you will replace it.please contact me asap! Thank you

Filed Jul 3, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · 50 miles · FL

Passanger airbag defective. Service airbag light comes on. Also a knock in front wheels at take off or backing up.

Filed Jun 21, 2016 · Body, Transmission · 140,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac srx. While driving 30 MPH, the contact heard a loud knocking noise coming from the middle or rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the front driver side door failed to lock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.