Problems · by component

2011 Cadillac SRX structure problems

26 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2011 Cadillac SRX cite structure, 6% of all 447 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
26
6% of all complaints
Crashes
2
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
4
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the structure

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“I opened the lift gate with the fob and went to put my groceries in the back and hydraulic lift gate started closing on me almost immediately. I had to physically force the hatch up! If it had been my wife it could have pinned her in and trapped her. This is a major issue it could kill a child! I know it is an older car but they should have built in a force safety switch to disable the hydraulics.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 18, 2024StructureODI 11609256
“The sunroof drain tubes become plugged and if you can actually find someone to fix the error, its horribly expensive. Water enters the vehicle, causing mold on the back seat floors. This issue has also shorted out my trunk release consistent with other individuals reports and when manually released, via the inside hidden panel, it sparks, which is dangerous and shouldnt happen. After a heavy rain, entering the vehicle sounds like a waterfall all around you from inside. I have to constantly keep moisture absorbers inside of my vehicle in a futile attempt to solve the issue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 28, 2023Electrical system, Structure, Unknown or otherODI 11524239
“This information is addition to the accident, that I reported few days ago. NHTSA tracking number 11458264. I was involved in car accident on highway I90. My car drove in to concreate barrier and was struck from back by another car. Air bag in my car did not deploy. My head hit steering wheel. I have broken nose. I will need surgery.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 27, 2022Air bags, Structure, Unknown or otherCrash reportedODI 11458541
“I WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND OPENED THE DOOR AND FOUND ABOUT 3 INCHES OF WATER ON BOTH THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE. I FELT THE SIDE PANELS, UNDER DASH, TOP OF DASH, HEADLINER, WINDOWS AND ALL WERE DRY. THE SEATS AND THE MIDDLE COLUMN COMPARTMENT FELT DAMP. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THERE WERE COMPLAINTS OF THE DRAIN TUBES LEAKING. AS THE WEEK WENT ON I NOTICED THE CAR WAS STARTING TO GET MOLD. IT GOT SO BAD I COULDN'T DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE IT WAS MAKING ME ILL WITH BREATHING ISSUES. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD HIM IT WAS LEAKING AND THAT I RESEARCHED A BIT AND FOUND THAT THEY HAD ISSUES WITH THE TUBES AND HE SAID THEY WOULD NEED TO KEEP IT OVERNIGHT AND WOULD CHECK IT AND LET ME KNOW. HE CALLS THE NEXT DAY AND SAYS IT LOOKS LIKE ITS COMING FROM THE ROOF THEY WOULD NEED TO TAKE OFF THE HEADLINER AND PERFORM A LEAK CHECK TO VERIFY IF THAT WAS THE CAUSE. HE GAVE ME ANOTHER ESTIMATE THAT WAS TO INCLUDE THE VERIFYING AND LEAK TEST AND REPLACING THE SEATBELTS AND FRONT RUG FOR $6000 AND SUGGESTS I START AN INSURANCE CLAIM.I TELL HIM TO NOT TAKE THE HEADLINER OFF AND I WOULD CHECK INTO THE INSURANCE . WHEN I PICK IT UP HE HANDS ME AN ESTIMATE THAT ENDS…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 5, 2020Electrical system, Seat belts, StructureODI 11323441
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEYFOB FAILED TO UNLOCK THE TRUCK OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED AT MAX DYE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM GMC (1501 W MAIN ST, SALEM, IL 62881 (618) 548-2343) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED A YEAR LATER. THE PART WAS ORDERED FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND REINSTALLED BY AN UNKNOWN MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE MONTHS LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 27, 2020Electrical system, StructureODI 11311866
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE USING THE REMOTE KEY FOB, THE HATCH FAILED TO OPERATE. THE HATCH HAD TO BE OPENED MANUALLY AND WOULD CLOSE INDEPENDENTLY. ON ONE OCCASION, THE HATCH CLOSED ON THE CONTACT'S HEAD, BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIFTGATE PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE HYDRAULIC ARMS WERE LEAKING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN CADILLAC DEALER AND NOTIFIED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 5, 2019StructureODI 11218125

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Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.