Cadillac SRX tire blowout problems

Filed Jun 15, 2023 · IN

I have a 2014 Cadillac SRX AWD. My passenger rear tire kept losing air. I looked it over a dozen times and never found anything wrong with it as to why it was losing air. I would put air in it and within 2-3 days, I needed to put air in it again. This went on for a few months at least. Then out of nowhere my driver rear tire started losing air and when that started my passenger tire was holding air. Again, I looked my tire over and no screws or anything. Same thing with my passenger rear, I would have to put air in it every couple days. Just 2 days ago I was putting air in my driver rear tire, I stopped for a minute to check to see how much PSI I still needed to go. It was at 30PSI so I had a little left to go then BAM my tire blew. It wasn't even close to where it needed to be. my fiancé took my tire off and it was badly worn from the inside. I hadn't had these tires for 2 years and they should have lasted another year or 2. My boyfriend told me it was because of the toe links rubbing on them and that I needed adjustable ones. I looked on this website for recalls and according to my VIN number I don't have any recalls even though there has been for these rear toe links for other 2010-2016 Cadillacs. I can't drive my car until this is fixed. I should not have to pay for this myself. What if my tire blew when I was driving down the road with my daughter? I would have lost control of the car. All 2010-2016 Cadillacs should get the toe links replaced with adjustable ones immediately.

Filed Aug 16, 2022 · Suspension · 109,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac SRX. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension). The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer where the recall remedy was completed. The contact stated after the repairs were completed, she felt the rear side of the vehicle would sway side to side and she would notice it would be worst in the rain. The contact stated on 8/10/2022 while driving 42 mph, she heard an abnormal noise and noticed the rear driver side of the tire blew out. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she decided to continue driving. The contact stated after parking the vehicle, she noticed the inner part of the rear driver tire belt was showing. The contact's husband drove the vehicle to their residence with the faulty tire. The contact took the vehicle to a tire shop and was informed they were unable to align the vehicle while replacing the rear driver-side tire. The tire shop informed this was the cause of the tire blowing out. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2022 · Suspension · 32,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that upon walking to the rear of the vehicle, he noticed that the rear tires were significantly bald and the tread belts were exposed. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the replacement of the rear adjustable toe links with a non-adjustable toe link under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension). The dealer was notified of the issue but provided no assistance. The contact stated that it was a safety issue as he was not aware of the tire failure until he walked towards the rear vehicle. The contact stated that the mileage on the rear tires was 26,000 prior to the recall repair and he had only driven the vehicle for approximately 4,000 miles after the recall repair. The front tires were still in good condition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the vehicle could not be aligned due to the non-adjustable toe links. The rear tires were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Dec 13, 2017 · Lights · 64,500 miles · NC

Extreme moisture buildup in both headlight assemblies causing decreased nighttime visibility and additionally causing bulbs to blow out. Purchased 2011 srx used in 2017 with 63,000 miles, not aware of the defect at that time. A limited warranty was also purchased for an additional $2700 but was informed after asking the dealership to investigate that defective headlights are not covered. Quoted almost $5,000 to replace both. This is highly unsafe as well as unfair to the public, not only the risk of failure potentially causing bodily harm but I do not believe that I should be required to pay an additional $5,000, not including the warranty purchased, to repair a manufacturer's defect.

Filed Jan 5, 2016 · Tires · 24,600 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 cadillac srx equipped with michelin latitude tour tires, size: 235/55/r20. The tires were manufactured on april 15, 2013. The contact stated that the tires had tread separation. The contact also stated that the tread was separating in chunks. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the tires inspected. The contact was informed that all four tires needed to be replaced. The tires were not replaced. The tires were original equipment. The manufacturer was not notified of the tire failures. The approximate tire and vehicle failure mileage was 24,600. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 22, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 37,888 miles · TX

The front light headlight assembly seals wore out and the headlight blew out while we were driving home in the rain, at night. Water penetrated the headlight which is what caused the lamp to blow out. I called gm and they played dumb and said they had never heard of this problem. Yet as I was at the dealership to get it fixed there were other 2010 models driving in with the exact same problem. Gm would not extend the warranty to cover this, as the warranty was over 4 years but still under the 50k miles. At $1400 each to replace these headlights, they need to fix this defect. Additionally, they are going to kill someone if these headlights keep blowing out at nighttime in the rain.

Filed Sep 23, 2014 · Airbags, Tires · 120,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac srx. The contact stated that a tire blew out causing the vehicle to spin out of control and crash. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and one injury was reported that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2014 · Tires, Wheels · 37,500 miles · CO

I had a blow out on the ohio turnpike. It was at that time I first came to know cadillac no longer provided spare tires as standard equipment. There is a pump included which is useless in the case of a blow out. The issue is how can cadillac be allowed to sell cars with out spare tires. It is obviously a safety device that should be mandatory.

Filed Sep 13, 2010 · Tires · 2,500 miles · NY

Car came w/ inflater kit, no spare tire. Had blowout. Took 5 hours to get towed and find new tire/replace. I have since ordered the spare from cadillac parts dept for $350 including jack and mounting kit! Everyone should do if you travel far from home........easy cure!

Filed Dec 19, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · 900 miles · OR · crash

While test driving a new cadilac srx equipped with automatic all wheel drive, v-8 engine and 20" tires (oversided the reg 18" standard tires and wheels) vehicle steering froze making left hand turn going approx 10-12 MPH....right front tire and wheel . Failed...causing skid into curb....preliminary inspection showed failure of all wheel drive or right wheel lugs/tire failure causing loss of tire/wheel.