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2007 Cadillac SRX Engine problems

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2007 Cadillac SRX's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 15% of all its complaints, most recently on August 9, 2019. They describe 1 crash, 1 fire and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

Transmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac srx. The contact stated that the rear differential leaked without warning. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to germain cadillac (4200 morse crossing, columbus, oh 43219, (614) 421-2007) where the mechanic placed struts on the vehicle. The contact was informed about the rear deferential that may leak. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the leak. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The vin was unknown.

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 11242792
Engine & cooling

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 down route 55 in nj and the car shut off and would not start the first time it went I was in the driveway and would not stay running. I do not have the money to keep putting in this or the funds to get another car I expect when I pit money into the car I don't expect it to start running the way it was when the timing chain went.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11092886
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac srx. The contact stated that there had been various warning lights illuminating and there was an abnormal noise heard coming from the area of the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage and vin were not available.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10959724
Acceleration & cruise controlEngine & cooling

Car started rattleing when first starting. Shortly after my check engine light came on and it was running rough all the time then. Brought it to a mechanic and found out it's the timing chain. Super expensive to replace and per. Forums looks like tons of people with the 2006 srx had this problem as well. Nothing but constant repair bills with this crossover. I feel it is a safety issue as it could break at any time from being loose. I feel this should be recalled and replaced.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 10760110
Transmission & drivetrainEngine & coolingFuel system

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac srx. While driving approximately 35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the steering wheel started to shake. The contact mentioned that there was a clicking sound emitting from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that there was a leak in the front of the vehicle and the fuel injector and mass air sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Incident Power train · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10724278
Engine & coolingFire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac srx. The contact stated that flames were emitting from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10676933
Engine & cooling

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. Engine is the 3.6 Liter v-6. Service writer at the dealership stated to me that cadillac had received a batch of the affected chains from their supplier,apparently there is a tsb[technical service bulletin]out in regards to this problem. Also ,stated that they had repaired about ten of this model to date. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10274171
Engine & coolingVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structureCrash

My husband purchased my vehicle in october, 2006. Within 2 months it was returned to the service department of the dealer. The chrome handle had started peeling on the driver side, the rear window seal was leaking whenever it would rain and the check engine light was on. The leak was repaired, I was told that the engine light was on because we took the factory wheels off and they would call us when the handle came in. That never happened. Toward the middle of 2008 the following messages started showing up. Traction...

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control on and power to engine reduced causing my vehicle to stop in traffic suddenly this caused cars to swerve around me to prevent impact. The day in question I had just picked my [[redacted]] old daughter up from her audition. We were merging onto i-75 when I heard a loud sound come from the rear of the vehicle. My vehicle immediately spun out of control heading for the oncoming cars, big rigs and trucks. I missed the cement wall by the grace of god and landed in a snow embankment. The timing chains and rear axle shaft were replaced and that did not help. Within 24 hours the vehicle was doing the same thing shutting power down to the engine and I had to return it to the dealer. They finally replaced the door handle after finding out that it had cut my finger causing me to receive 3 stitches. I no longer feel safe driving this vehicle and would like for gm to step up and take it back without penalty. If I wanted the headache of being in and out of someone's service center I would have purchased a used vehicle or what they call a hoopty. *Tr parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Visibility · StructureNHTSA 10259982

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