2005 CADILLAC SRX Power Train Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Train Issues in the 2005 CADILLAC SRX
3 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CADILLAC SRX. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Train Complaints
When I start the car and place it into reverse (from its parking spot) and let it idle backwards about 12-18 ft, it abruptly comes to a halt and makes a hard thump noise. If I then shift it into drive and allow it to idle forward, it will barely idle upto about 6-8 feet. I am hearing a plethora of different things and have not been able to drive it since October, 2025. I need help, please.
'TAKATA RECALL' WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY DASH, STEREO AND LIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER AND ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WERE NOT WORKING. THEN. I TRIED CHANGING LANES ON THE INTERSTATE TO EXIT BUT LOST POWER STEERING. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS AT THOSE HIGH SPEED!. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF BEFORE MY CAR COMPLETELY DIED.. IT TOOK A WHILE FOR IT TO TURN BACK ON BUT ONCE IT DID THE CAR WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, SUCH AS THE TEMP AND GAS GAUGE, TRACTION CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING AND LIGHT WAS LIT ON DASH. POWER STEERING WASN'T WORKING, AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTING WEIRD. I TOOK IT IN TO THE GM DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE 'ECM THAT WENT BAD' AND IT WASN'T COMMUNICATING WITH THE REST OF THE VEHICLE PROPERLY. IT WAS ABOUT 900$ IN TOTAL WITH THE TOWING AND 'DIAGNOSE AND FIX'. IT WAS FIXED BUT EXACTLY...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE FROM AN INDEPENDENT DEALER, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED FORD DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE DRIVE SHAFT COUPLERS, POWER STEERING, FRONT WHEEL BEARING, AND MOTOR MOUNTS WERE ALL DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE INDEPENDENT DEALER WHO REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 109,916.
Other 2005 CADILLAC SRX Problem Areas
Electrical System
20 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
16 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Steering
15 complaints
Unknown Or Other
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
8 complaints
Air Bags
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Service Brakes
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Suspensionrear
4 complaints
Traction Control System
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint