Cadillac SRX misfire problems

Filed Dec 22, 2020 · Engine · 132,143 miles · TN

Timing belt loose, causing cylinders 1,3 and 5 to misfire. Car had been jerking, what felt like slipping for a few months. I thought it needed a tune up.

Filed Aug 17, 2020 · Body, Engine · 60,000 miles · VA

I asked the dealer if the vehicle we were contemplating buying had any accidents.dealer showed me a carfax that did not reflect any accidents and stated as such. Upon going in to trade my vehicle this weekend I was made aware the vehicle has been in three accidents with structural damage and the vehicle is significantly less than paid. I specifically asked the dealer for the carfax. The structural damage accident happened less than 30 days before selling to me and had not been reflected on the carfax yet the dealer knew. I also paid over $500 for a fuel injector issue that was causing engine misfiring. On a long trip my check engine light starting flashing. I got it into a repair shop immediately.

Filed Feb 21, 2018 · Engine · 84,500 miles · PA

When driving home from a 2 hour trip in snowy conditions, the car started making a noise from the engine just as we pulled onto our road but no warning lights came on. We did not drive the vehicle and had it towed to the mechanic. The mechanic changed oil and filter and says he doesn't know what is wrong without going through the entire engine to find the problem. Took it to another mechanic who said it is not keeping oil pressure, the camshafts are misfiring and he thinks the timing chain is an issue. They both said it needs a new engine and it has just under 85,000 miles.

Filed Jan 8, 2016 · Engine · 89,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 cadillac srx. While driving 55 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle without warning. As the failure progressed, the check engine warning light illuminated weeks later. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine misfired, but a repair could not be performed until the engine was inspected. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.

Filed Apr 15, 2015 · Engine · 121,060 miles · NC

At approx. 121,000 miles, went to start my car, when started there was an awful knocking noise under the hood, the entire car was shaking, and misfiring. After taking to the dealer, I was told the timing chain needed replaced. Over $2000 to do this, during having the timing chain replaced I was told that the timing chain gears had been previously marked meaning the timing chain on my vehicle had been previously changed. I have read about so many people having the exact same issue with timing chains having to be replaced at very low mileage. I believe with all the complaints and concerns of the timing chains failing at this rate, this should have been a recall and been replaced under cadillacs expense. This is just ridiculous. I have seen previous the federal safety agency item #'s regarding the same thing! There are plenty out there. Previous complaints: the federal safety agency id # 10335816, 10512619, 10598962 etc. There was a recall from gm on timing chains but only included models 07 bulletin no 11340a,rev b and rev c. The federal safety agency reference- 10043857. I believe this recall should have included models older than 07 going back of 04 as so many people have had this issue! I believe gm should made responsible for replacing these issue and reimbursing for the repair costs. As if it was in 2007-2009 models when they realized the issue it is more likely to have been in older molders as well, as the issue was not fixed until around 2010. Make gm responsible!

Filed Feb 16, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 100,000 miles · IA

The 3.6l motor leaks so much oil that when it gets low it creates a misfire condition and cause the vehicle misfire light to come on and power loss to happen. Check your oil often!!!!

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 125,150 miles · NC

At low speeds when pulling out of a driveway or taking off from a stop sign or traffic light my 2006 cadillac srx traction control engages and almost stops my vehicle in the middle of the road. I have almost been hit several times by other drivers because of this problem. I took my cadillac to a local gm dealership (dale earnhardt chevrolet) in newton nc. On my first visit to the dealer they found a multiple misfire (code p300) and a faulty oil pressure sensor (code p0521 & code p0523). I was told by the dealership that the misfire was causing the traction control to engage, so they changed all the spark plugs and changed the faulty oil pressure sensor. When I picked up the cadillac from them and drove it home the traction control continued to engage several times. I returned my cadillac for the second time to the same dealership the next day. They scanned the vehicle computer for codes again but could not find any and could not duplicate what I was describing that the vehicle does. I returned home with my cadillac and drove it for several more days. The traction control continued to engage and when my family was almost involved in another crash I took it back to dale earnhardt chevrolet for the third time. They test drove it again but still they couldn't get the traction control to engage. They contacted general motors this time. General motors told them to update the PCM and apply dielectric grease to the ebcm connectors and clean the terminals and test drive. The dealership completed the work and test drove it for a whole weekend. When I picked up my cadillac they told me everything should be ok now. On my home the traction control engaged again several times. That was on 07/21/2014. I have spent close to 1,000 dollars on this problem and I don't think the vehicle is save for me and my family to drive anymore. I have no idea what to do now.

Filed Nov 15, 2010 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 97,800 miles · NY

My 2004 cadillac srx has 98000 miles on it. The service stability system light comes on after driving for 20 minutes, each time I start the car. I clear the system and just drive. The car shakes while driving a bit and does pull to the right. I am not experiencing some of the problems many others are facing with this same warning, but feel I too will soon, it is getting worse. I also was forced to put in 89 octane gas at a station that didnt have super, I had a low fuel light. After 20 minutes of driving stability light came on along with check engine. I cancelled my trip and drove to my mechanic. He stated there was a misfire which may be from lower grade gas but after a fill up of super and a full day of driving check engine light is flashing. Bringing it back to get serviced I was told there was no misfire, clogged injectors norfaulty plugs. The problem was with the ecu. These cars sense a problem and "shut off" the problematic fule injector. Well mine is not problematic but the computer says it is!!! Now what buy a new ecu!!! 149.00 for the diagnostic and over 500.00 for the ecu not including labor, I'm looking at a grand to fix the problem, if this is the problem!!! I really love the style and look of this car, but all the extra crap is overkill. There needs to be a recall for the stability system quick, we are going to have a toyota situation on our hands

Filed Jan 25, 2005 · Engine · 1,857 miles · NY

No start, engine run rough and shuts off.

Filed Oct 30, 2004 · Engine · 100 miles · NE

Car has rough idle until warm. Technicians can not find the problem.