2013 Cadillac SRX: raw data

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vehicle2013 / cadillac / srx
known issues5 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-03)
complaints393 on file (2013-07-10 → 2026-06-22)
recalls5
investigations1
fars39 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Low-beam headlight dimming from moisture intrusionEXTERIOR LIGHTING110 complaints2019-04 → 2026-05cadillac-srx-2013-dim-headlights
  • 11384826 THE HEADLIGHTS ARE DEFECTIVE ON THOUSANDS OF CADILLAC SRX MODELS, 2010-2015. THE LIGHT BULBS ARE FINE BUT THE REFLECTIVE CHROME INSIDE THE LIGHT PEELS AWAY AND THE LIGHTS DO PRODUCE ENOUGH LIGHT TO SEE AT NIGHT. THIS IS CERTAINLY A SAFETY ISSUE AND HOPE YOU INVESTIGATE
  • 11512829 Same issue in two class action lawsuits against GM: moisture entered the headlight casing which eroded the plating reflecting the light, resulting in dim headlights, unsafe to drive at night
  • 11433346 The front headlights are extremely deem. Found moisture inside the light assembly, having no damage to cause such moisture buildup. The front headlights both low beam and high beam failed at night on 16th September 2021 due to but not limited to moisture and then i discovered
CUE touchscreen cracking and unresponsivenessELECTRICAL SYSTEM16 complaints2019-12 → 2025-08cadillac-srx-2013-cue-screen-delamination
  • 11340494 THE CADILLAC CUE SCREEN CRACKED, LIKE A SPIDER WEB. UNABLE TO USE SCREEN FOR NAVIGATION, PHONE, RADIO, CLIMATE, WEATHER, ETC.00
  • 11373226 THE CUE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM IS NO LONGER OPERABLE. THE SCREEN HAS A WEBBING EFFECT WHICH IS CALLED DELAMINATION. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO THIS VEHICLE
  • 11678286 The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that there were web-like cracks that had developed inside the infotainment screen, causing difficulty in accessing various electrical functions needed to safely operate the vehicle
Brake pedal travel to floor with reduced stopping powerSERVICE BRAKES7 complaints2020-03 → 2026-01cadillac-srx-2013-brake-pedal-floor
  • 11317675 BRAKES GIVE OUT WHEN PRESSED A HARD WHILE IN MOTION TO COME TO A STOP. WHILE STOPPED BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES DO NOT ENGAGE.HAVE TO PUMP BRAKE PEDAL CONTINUOUSLY WHILE STOPPED TO REGAIN PRESSURE OR WHILE IN MOTION BRAKES DO NOT ENGAGE
  • 11457983 The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and when attempting to make a stop, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The failure occurred consistently
  • 11593783 There have been many times where while driving that the breaks don’t work properly, you can push the break all the way down and it still work stop
Rear suspension toe-link recall and instabilitySUSPENSION11 complaints2020-11 → 2024-06cadillac-srx-2013-rear-toe-link-suspension
  • 11374309 LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL DUE TO TOE-LINK ADJUSTMENT FAILURE. FOR MONTHS BEFORE THE LOSS OF CONTROL INCIDENT, THE REAR OF THE 2013 CADILLAC SRX WOULD WOBBLE SLIGHTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (50+ MPH)
  • 11427448 The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the rear end of the vehicle started swerving uncontrollably. There were no warning lights illuminated
  • 11432279 2013 CADILLAC SRX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL N212340980. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO COMPLETE A RECALL REPAIR
Transmission hesitation and false shift-to-park warningsPOWER TRAIN10 complaints2019-08 → 2025-03cadillac-srx-2013-transmission-hesitation
  • 11257698 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE ACCELERATED. ALSO, WHEN THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN, THERE WAS A HARD DOWNSHIFT
  • 11351789 SHIFT TO PARK ERROR-CAR NOT REGISTERING WHEN IN PARK. SYSTEM DISPLAY SAYS "SHIFT TO PARK" AFTER MOVING SHIFT CONTROL TO THE PARK POSITION. WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO SAFELY SHUT DOWN/TURN OFF VEHICLE
  • 11470825 When I park car in PARK...IT SAYS SHIFT TO PARK and I must wiggle gear shifter to get it correctly in PARK OR IT ROLLS IF NOT..THIS SAFETY ISSUE HAPPENS EACH TIME I DRIVE MY CADILLAC SRX

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
3932013-07-102026-06-22155EXTERIOR LIGHTING:217; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:52; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:37; POWER TRAIN:31; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:25

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
14V57100019/09/2014SUSPENSION:REARGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.
14V21200025/04/2014POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)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.A three to four second lag in acceleration may increase the risk of crash.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.
13V09700015/03/2013POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect.If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546.
13V20200016/05/2013WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured January 31, 2012, through March 18, 2013, and equipped with 18 inch wheels. On the affected vehicles, the wheel lug nuts may loosen.If the lug nuts loosen, they may fall off or cause the wheel studs to fracture. Either condition would allow the wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the wheel nuts by performing a tire rotation, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13116.
21V47300024/06/2021SUSPENSION:REARGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
PE20019closedRear Toe Link Adjuster SeparationSUSPENSION2020-11-062021-12-2321V473000On November 06, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE20-019) to assess the remedy and scope of General Motors (GM) recall 14V-571. ODI had received a total of 9 complaints with allegations of rear toe links separating while the vehicle was in motion. There were 4 complainants indicating that the remedy for recall 14V-571 had been performed on their vehicle. The other 5 complaints were outside the original recall scope but exhibited the same failure mode as addressed by recall 14V-571 and reported uncontrolled swaying while driving.ODI's review focu

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202439legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2013/cadillac/srx
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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2013 Cadillac SRX},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2013/cadillac/srx}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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