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2013 Cadillac SRX recall: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on April 25, 2014. It covers about 50,571 vehicles.

vehicles affected
50,571
reported
Apr 25, 2014
owners notified
Jun 3, 2014
related complaints
31

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured May 29, 2012, through June 26, 2013, and equipped with 3.6L engines. In the affected vehicles, in certain driving situations, there may be a three to four second lag in acceleration due to the transmission control module (TCM) programming.
Risk
A three to four second lag in acceleration may increase the risk of crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. General Motors' number for this recall is 14132.

Recall number 14V212000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 31 complaints about transmission problems.

2013 Cadillac SRX

Questions about recall 14V212000

Is there a recall on the 2013 Cadillac SRX control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)?

Yes. Recall 14V212000, reported on April 25, 2014, covers about 50,571 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V212000?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. General Motors' number for this recall is 14132.

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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