2010 Cadillac SRX recall: engine and engine cooling
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on May 25, 2010. It covers about 547 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 547
- reported
- May 25, 2010
- owners notified
- Jun 11, 2010
- related complaints
- 60
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling certain model year 2010 cadillac srx equipped with a 2.8l v6 engine. If low octane (regular) fuel is used in the vehicle instead of the required high octane (premium) fuel as stated in the owner manual and on the fuel filler door, the combination of regular fuel usage and aggressive driving maneuvers may induce pre-ignition. If pre-ignition occurs, you may hear a pinging or knocking sound from the engine.
- Risk
- If the vehicle continues to be driven after the onset of this noise, a connecting rod or piston may break, resulting in engine damage, and perhaps engine failure, which would disable the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the engine control module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before june 11, 2010. Owners may contact the cadillac customer assistance center at 1‑866‑982‑2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 10V223000
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac SRX 2010 2010
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 60 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 10V223000
Is there a recall on the 2010 Cadillac SRX engine and engine cooling?
Yes. Recall 10V223000, reported on May 25, 2010, covers about 547 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V223000?
Dealers will reprogram the engine control module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before june 11, 2010. Owners may contact the cadillac customer assistance center at 1‑866‑982‑2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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