2013 Cadillac SRX recalls (5)

Every 2013 Cadillac SRX recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Suspension · NHTSA 21V473000

  Jun 24, 2021Suspension:RearDo not drive

  Problem

  General 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.

  Risk

  A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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.

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• Suspension · NHTSA 14V571000

  Sep 19, 2014Suspension:Rear

  Problem

  General 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.

  Risk

  Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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.

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• Power Train · NHTSA 14V212000

  Apr 25, 2014Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

  Problem

  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.

  Fix

  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.

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• Wheels · NHTSA 13V202000

  May 16, 2013Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

  Problem

  General 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.

  Risk

  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.

  Fix

  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.

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• Power Train · NHTSA 13V097000

  Mar 15, 2013Power Train:Automatic Transmission

  Problem

  General 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.

  Risk

  If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Fix

  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.

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2013 Cadillac SRX complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 393 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Cadillac SRX, reporting 15 crashes, 5 fires, 21 injuries. Cadillac has issued at least 2,007 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Exterior Lighting217
• Electrical System54
• Unknown Or Other37
• Power Train31
• Vehicle Speed Control25
• Engine17

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (891)
• Electrical System (443)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (178)
• Engine (143)
• Power Train (140)
• Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (107)

Read Cadillac SRX owner complaints and bulletins, every year

NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2013 Cadillac SRX

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.

• Rear Toe Link Adjuster Separation
  PE20019Opened Nov 6, 2020Closed Dec 23, 2021

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