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2007 Cadillac SRX Recalls, Problems & Maintenance

The 2007 Cadillac SRX has no open NHTSA recalls. Owners report 7 recurring issue clusters, led by “Ultraview sunroof shattering, detachment, and leaks.” Cadillac uses the GM Oil Life System: an algorithm watches engine revolutions, temperature, and load, then lights the change-oil message — typically around 7,500 miles in mixed driving, capped at 12 months, with dexos-approved oil. Turbo fours in ATS, CT4, XT4, and XT5 are harder on oil than the indicator suggests in short-trip driving. Northstar-era V8s (DeVille, Seville, Eldorado) live and die by their cooling system — coolant condition checks are not optional on those cars. Escalade shares its 6.2L V8 and 10-speed with GM's trucks and follows the same fluid schedule.

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No open recalls on file. NHTSA lists no unrepaired safety recalls for this year, make and model. A recall can be issued at any time, and a specific car can still have one open — check yours by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Known issues & problems for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2007 Cadillac SRX.

Reported to NHTSA

Ultraview sunroof shattering, detachment, and leaks

VISIBILITY

6 NHTSA complaints · 2008-12 → 2020-02

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. SUNROOF PANEL DETACHED WHILE DRIVING *DT THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE SUNROOF PANEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND FLEW OFF. ED MORSE CADILLAC DELRAY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11308811
“WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, CRUISE CONTROL SET TO 68 MPH., APPROXIMATELY 6:25 P.M., TEMPERATURE IN MID 60S, ALL WINDOWS ROLLED UP, ENVIRONMENTAL SET TO 70, THE ULTRAVIEW SUNROOF OF OUR 2007 CADILLAC SRX IMPLODED INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THERE WERE NO VEHICLES IN FRONT OF”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10661647
“HELLO, THE REASON FOR MY EMAIL IS THAT JUST THIS PAST MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 OF 2013 THE SUNROOF TO MY 2007 CADILLAC SRX EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH NO EXPLANATION. THIS HAPPENED AROUND 8PM ON A COLD AND DRIZZLY NIGHT. BIG CHUNKS OF GLASS FELL ALL OVER MY HUSBAND AND”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10554421

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Timing chain and camshaft chain premature wear

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

6 NHTSA complaints · 2009-02 → 2018-07

“2007 SRX CAMSHAFT DRIVE CHAINS WEARING OUT[STRETCHING]PREMATURELY WITH LESS THAN 20,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE.CONDITION COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE CHAINS LEADING TO LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER. CADILLAC IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT HAS DECLINED TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10274171
“2 TIMING CHAINS WITHIN 8 MONTHS JUST PUT THE SECOND ONE IN ON SATURDAY AND 4 DAYS LATER THE CAR IS MAKING THE SAME NOISE AGAIN. I HAVE SPOKE TO MANY PEOPLE ABOUT THIS AND THEY ARE TELLING ME THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MOTOR. THE SECOND TIME THE TIMING CHAIN WENT I WAS DRIVING”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11092886
“I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO THIS SHOP TWICE NOW FOR MY TIMING. THEY CLAIM THEY HAVE REPAIRED IT TWICE & ALSO REPLACED A VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SOLENOID. ALMOST 3,000.00. ONCE AGAIN IT QUIT WORKING MONTHS AGO. HAD IT TOWED TO ANOTHER MECHANIC & WHEN DIAGNOSED, IT WENT BACK TO THE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10821003

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Brake line corrosion and brake system failure

SERVICE BRAKES

4 NHTSA complaints · 2012-08 → 2019-10

“2007 CADILLAC SRX BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 60 MPH; BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKING ACTION WAS NON-EXISTENT. SECOND PUSH ON THE BRAKE PEDAL PROVIDED SOME BRAKING ACTION AND THE VEHICLE SUCCESSFULLY CAME TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER. NO DASH WARNING LIGHTS OR SIGNALS WERE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10643734
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE HUB- BEARINGS. THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED BY A RECURRING ISSUE THAT HAD HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THE ORIGINAL RECALL REPAIR. THERE WAS AN INITIAL TWO YEAR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11176451

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Sudden power loss and deceleration while driving

POWER TRAIN

4 NHTSA complaints · 2008-09 → 2020-07

“PLEASE INVESTIGATE! APPROX. 3 DAYS AGO I WAS COMING TO A STOP SIGN IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA & APPLIED BRAKES. SPEED LIMIT IS 25, BUT I WAS GOING SLOWER, JUST TO THE CORNER PAST MY HOME. NOT ONLY DID BRAKES NOT WORK- THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN TO ABOUT 35-40 MPH- NO GAS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11337721
“WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR LIGHTS OR ANYTHING, MY 2007 CADILLAC SRX WILL LOOSE POWER AND DECELERATE FROM 60 TO 0 IN JUST A FEW SECONDS. I CAN HAVE THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR DOES NOT MOVE, EVEN THOUGH THE MOTOR IS STILL RUNNING. IT IS AS IF THE CAR IS IN NEUTRAL. ONCE YOU”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10243954

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Frame rail corrosion

STRUCTURE

2 NHTSA complaints · 2015-08 → 2018-02

“FRAME RUSTED THROUGH ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES. SERVICE MANAGER MADE COMMENT THAT FRAME RUSTED THROUGH FROM THE INSIDE OF FRAME RAIL. CADILLAC WILL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIRS. ALSO INCLUDES RUSTING OF FUEL LINES NEXT TO FRAME”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10747478
“2007 CADILLAC SRX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRAME RAILS RUST ISSUES. *SMD *JS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10957052

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Rear differential and axle leak or failure

POWER TRAIN

9 NHTSA complaints · 2007-07 → 2019-08

“I DISCOVERED FLUID LEAKING UNDER THE VEHICLE AND A BANGING, LOUD NOISE WAS PRESENT WHEN SHIFTING TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL GASKET WAS RUPTURED. I CALLED THE GMC DEALER IN COSTA MESA, CA AND I WAS INFORMED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10860344
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY BEGAN TO JERK AS IF THE CONTACT HAD ABRUPTLY DOWNSHIFTED INTO ANOTHER GEAR. HE HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE IN”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10232071
“2007 CADILLAC SRX LOCKED DOWN WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER STATED THAT HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THIS FAILURE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. *KB THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10219545

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Air bag inadvertent deployment and warning light

AIR BAGS

5 NHTSA complaints · 2007-06 → 2019-11

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE OVERHEAD AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THEY DID NOT KNOW WHY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10566314
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT AN INVESTIGATOR WOULD HAVE TO FURTHER INSPECT THE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10407783
“TAKATA RECALL- I HAVE A, SERVICE AIRBAG, WARNING THAT HAS COME ON FOR THE SECOND TIME. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF A CAR DOING THIS. IS THIS NORMAL? THE FIRST TIME IT CAME ON AND WENT OFF THE SAME DAY, NOW IT HAS BEEN ON A WEEK”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10837435

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

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Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter (Oil Life System)

Every 7,500 mi

Change when the Oil Life System calls it — typically around 7,500 miles, never beyond 12 months. dexos1 full synthetic on modern engines; Blackwing and supercharged V-Series run hotter and should not stretch the indicator. Northstar V8s: watch for consumption and leaks at the rear main and oil-pan perimeter.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 7,500 mi

Rotate every 7,500 miles with the oil change — GM pairs the two. Staggered-fitment V-Series cars can't rotate front-to-rear; budget rear tires accordingly.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Brake Inspection

Every 7,500 mi

Inspect pads, rotors, and lines at every service. Brembo-equipped V-Series wear faster than the base cars; magnetic-ride models should also get a look at shock condition while it's on the lift.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Every 45,000 mi

GM lists roughly 45,000 miles under severe service (which includes most city commuting) for the 6/8/10-speed automatics. Older 4T80-E units behind Northstars respond well to a simple drain-and-fill — avoid pressure flushes on high-mile cars.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Spark Plugs

Every 60,000 mi

Turbo fours (ATS 2.0T, CT4, XT4): roughly every 60,000 miles. Naturally-aspirated V6s and V8s carry iridium plugs rated to 97,500–100,000 miles — check the manual for your engine.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Engine Air Filter

Every 45,000 mi

GM schedules replacement around 45,000 miles; inspect at oil changes in dusty regions.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Brake Fluid

Every 45,000 mi

GM recommends fluid replacement about every 45,000 miles or 3 years. Magnetic-ride and V-Series cars driven hard should err toward the 2-year mark.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Serpentine Belt

Every 60,000 mi

Inspect from 60,000 miles; replace on cracking or glazing. Supercharged V-Series engines have a second, dedicated blower belt — inspect both.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$195–$235

Shop

~$135–$165

DIY

~$20–$50

DIY-friendly if you can reach the tensioner. Inspect for cracks rather than swap on a strict mileage interval.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 22,500 mi

Replace roughly every 22,500 miles per GM's schedule — sooner if the climate fan has lost its punch.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Coolant Replacement (Dex-Cool)

Every 150,000 mi

Dex-Cool is rated 5 years / 150,000 miles. On Northstar V8s this is the schedule that decides the engine's fate — low or contaminated coolant is how head-gasket trouble starts. Check level and condition at every oil change on those cars.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Battery Test & Service

Every 25,000 mi

Test annually after year 3. Stop-start-equipped models and anything with Super Cruise use AGM batteries — replace like-for-like, and expect shorter life from the electrical load these cars carry parked.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$225–$390

Shop

~$160–$280

DIY

~$130–$250

Most auto-parts stores test and install batteries free with purchase. Skip the dealer markup.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

14 crashes 1990–2024

How the 14 occupant deaths break down

12

driver deaths

1

passenger deaths

1

not recorded by seat

14

occupant deaths

Crash years covered: 1990–2024 This model year first appears in 2007 crashes. Older models have had more years on the road to appear in these crashes, so a higher count here does not by itself mean a vehicle is less safe.

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. How to read this number

FARS 2024 data is an annual report file. NHTSA revises these records when the final file is published, so this count can change.

Why we show driver deaths too

Every vehicle has exactly one driver seat, so driver deaths line up fairly when you compare one model to another. Occupant deaths include passengers, so a three row SUV can show a higher number than a two seat car simply because it carries more people.

Both figures are plain counts, not rates. A rate would need to know how many of each vehicle are on the road, and that registration data is not public, so we do not publish rates or scores of any kind.

IIHS publishes driver death rates using this same driver only idea, paired with a registered vehicle years denominator we do not have. Their rates and these counts answer different questions, so do not read either number here as a safety rating.

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

3

complaints mentioning a crash

1

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2007 Cadillac SRX reflects Cadillac's published service intervals and the GM Oil Life System system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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