Model year record

2005 Cadillac SRX recalls & problems

The 2005 Cadillac SRX has 3 safety recalls and 122 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (22 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints122filed by owners

Crashes · fires10 · 4reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths22 · 0reported in complaints

2005 Cadillac SRX in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Electrical systemJul 2, 2014

Ignition

Recall 14V394000554,328 vehicles

Problem: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.

Power trainDec 20, 2007

Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal

Recall 07V589000275,936 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
Risk: A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM; AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM.

SuspensionApr 20, 2006

Rear

Recall 06V12500023,077 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVE A LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK THAT COULD SEPARATE BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT WELD.
Risk: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE AFFECTED REAR WHEEL WOULD BE ABLE TO TURN IN OR OUT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RIGHT AND LEFT TOE LINK AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED. IF A TOE LINK IS REPLACED, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2005 Cadillac SRX 4-DR. w/SAB

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2005 Cadillac SRX NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

SRX 2WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

SRX AWD

17mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

SRX 2WD

16mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

SRX AWD

15mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,500/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Electrical systemIgnition › Switch; Wiring › Interior/under dash	22	0	3	0	84,000 mi
SteeringHydraulic power assist system; Column locking › Anti-theft device	17	1	1	0	75,000 mi
Electronic stability control (esc)	16	2	1	2	114,000 mi
Engine	16	0	0	0	106,458 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor	14	0	1	0	70,050 mi
SuspensionRear; Front › Stabilizer bar	12	4	0	7	60,000 mi
Unknown or other	11	0	0	1	147,000 mi
Power trainAxle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal; Automatic transmission	7	0	0	0	109,000 mi
Air bags	7	6	0	7	112,000 mi
VisibilitySun/moon roof assembly	6	0	0	9	18,000 mi
Service brakes	5	0	0	0	73,000 mi
Exterior lighting	4	0	0	0	76,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Power train
When I start the car and place it into reverse (from its parking spot) and let it idle backwards about 12-18 ft, it abruptly comes to a halt and makes a hard thump noise. If I then shift it into drive and allow it to idle forward, it will barely idle upto about 6-8 feet. I am hearing a plethora of different things and have not been able to drive it since October, 2025. I need help, please.
Oct 2, 2025
Electrical system
brought car to shop and after 3 months trying to figure out problem gave up. I towed it to dealership and after another month finally said car proved to be a mystery but extensive damage due to water leakin the rear shorting out entertainment module.
Sep 27, 2022
Unknown or other
I noticed this car has several recalls that were never corrected on my vehicle.
Mar 17, 2022
Air bags
WHEN IT RAINS WATER LEAKS FROM THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE AND LEAKS INSIDE THE CAR THROUGH A PLASTIC PIECE THAT SAYS AIR BAG AND IN THE REAR WATER LEAKS IN AND FILLS UP WHERE THE JACK IS LOCATED AND I'M AFRAID THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY WITH THE WATER LEAKING INTO IT WHEN IT RAINS OR I GO THROUGH THE CAR WASH. ALSO THE REAR AXLE MOUNT IS BROKE AND IT CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MAKE A LOT OF NOISE AND I'M HOPING THE REAR END DOESN'T COME OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING BECAUSE IT WILL DEFINITELY CAUSE A WRECK.
Aug 1, 2020 · 200,000 miles
Unknown or other
TIMING CHAIN LEAKING OIL. STATIONARY SAW OIL IN DRIVEWAY NOISE IN FRONT WHILE DRIVING TURNED OUT TO BE 2 STRUTS NEED REPLACEMENT
Jan 12, 2020 · 147,000 miles
Unknown or other
REAR TRUNK DON'T LOCK
Nov 2, 2019 · 150,000 miles
Service brakes
MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN ONTO MY WORK PARKING LOT, APPLIED BRAKES TO PULL INTO MY PARKING SPACE AND I HEARD A TERRIBLE GRINDING/SHUDDERING NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I DIDN'T THINK I WAS GOING TO BE ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT HITTING THE CONCRETE WALL. THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED AND THEN I SAW THE "SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM" APPEAR ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER. SINCE I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED I LOOKED THIS UP AND IT APPEARS THIS "SHOULD" HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED AS A RECALL GM NEEDS TO MAKE BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED.
Dec 10, 2019 · 182,000 miles
Electronic stability control (esc)
AT RANDOM TIMES, WHILE ACCELERATING THE TRACTION ENGAGE MESSAGE WILL APPEAR AND THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE FOR 2--3 SECONDS. VERY DANGEROUS. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS WHEN I WAS TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN IN A BUSY INTERSECTION.
Aug 15, 2019 · 135,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

SUNROOF GLASS FAILUREClosed
ODI'S INVESTIGATION OF THE CADILLAC SRX GLASS ROOF DID NOT IDENTIFY ANY DEFECTIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, DESIGN, OR QUALITY CONTROL ISSUE WITH THE SRX GLASS ROOF SYSTEM.GM BELIEVES THAT THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE OF BREAKAGE IS STONE OR SHARP OBJECT IMPACT AGAINST THE GLASS.THE INVESTIGATION INCLUDED A PEER MULTI-VEHICLE ANALYSIS.THAT ANALYSIS FOUND THAT OTHER VEHICLES WITH LARGE GLASS ROOF SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE RANDOM STONE/OBJECT IMPACTS AND BROKEN GLASS PANELS.THE INCIDENT RATE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES DID NOT STAND OUT IN THIS ANALYSIS.THE SRX ULTRAVIEW POWER GLASS ROOF CONSISTS OF UP TO THREE TEMPERED GLASS PANELS SURROUNDED BY METAL TRIM AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE ROOF STRUCTURE.THE MAIN FRONT PANEL IS A LARGE MOVABLE GLASS PANEL RESIDING OVER THE FIRST AND SECOND ROW OCCUPANTS.THE MIDDLE NON-MOVABLE PANEL IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FROM THE INSIDE.THE REAR NON-MOVABLE PANEL IS AN OPTIONAL PANEL…
EA06001 · opened Jan 20, 2006 · closed Dec 1, 2006
SUN ROOF GLASS FAILUREClosed
OF THE 17 COMPLAINTS, THERE WERE 9 INJURY INCIDENTS RESULTING IN 19 INDIVIDUALS BEING INJURED.THE INJURIES CONSIST OF CUTS AND SCRAPES TO OCCUPANT'S FACE, ARM, HAND OR LEG.SOME INJURIES WERE THE DIRECT RESULT OF THE FALLING GLASS FRAGMENTS WHILE OTHER INJURIES OCCURRED WHEN OCCUPANTS WERE EXITING THE VEHICLE OR WHILE HANDLING THE GLASS FRAGMENTS.IN ADDITION, THERE WERE FIVE WARRANTY CLAIMS RELATED TO THE ISSUE FOR A TOTAL OF 22 REPORTS.GM HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR QUALITY CONTROL ISSUE WITH THE MOVABLE SUN ROOF/MOON ROOF GLASS PANEL.THEY BELIEVE THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE OF THE BREAKAGE IS RANDOM STONE OR SHARP DEBRIS IMPACT TO THE GLASS ROOF STRUCTURE.ODI'S ANALYSIS INDICATES THAT THE NUMBER OF INCIDENTS WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE AS MY 2006 VEHICLES ARE SOLD AND PUT INTO SERVICE.THE EVIDENCE INDICATES THAT THE BROKEN GLASS FRAGMENTS WILL FALL DIRECTLY ONTO BOTH THE…
PE05052 · opened Sep 22, 2005 · closed Jan 20, 2006