NHTSA Complaint #11498576 — 2012 CADILLAC SRX

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11498576
Vehicle	2012 CADILLAC SRX
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	December 22, 2022
Date Filed	December 22, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

Headlights are very dim and do not provide sufficient lighting at night. This is a known problem with this model and GM has been aware since 2010 that this is an issue. The exterior housing unit fails and allows moisture into the headlight unit and can cause dim lights and shorts. Car is unable to be driven at night without high beams on and this causes distress and blindness to other drivers. The vehicle is available for inspection. This problem has been confirmed by GM in years 2010-2016 and there is a class action suit resulting in recall in California

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