2009 CADILLAC XLR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 CADILLAC XLR
The 2009 CADILLAC XLR has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 CADILLAC XLR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 CADILLAC XLR, potentially affecting up to 4,887 vehicles.
Recall 11E009000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 4,887 vehicles affected
Defect: TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAY SEIZE, STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION.
Consequence: A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE.
Remedy: TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WITH A NEW OR REWORKED FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-866-867-3759 OR...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 CADILLAC XLR
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 CADILLAC XLR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
OPENED CAR WITH KEY FOB, BUT IT WOULD NOT START. UPON PRESSING THE START BUTTON THE DASH READOUT STATED 'NO KEY FOB DETECTED', OR SOMETHING SIMILAR. TRIED TO EXIT VEHICLE AND COULD NOT. I WAS LOCKED IN! CONTINUED TO TRY AND START VEHICLE, UNLOCK DOOR, ROLL DOWN WINDOW, ALL TO NO AVAIL. DASH READOUT THEN STATED 'LOW VOLTAGE'. I PRESSED THE ONSTAR EMERGENCY BUTTON, BUT WITH THE BATTERY DISCHARGED THEY COULD NOT CALL ME. MY VEHICLE HAD JUST BECOME A PRISON.I AM 67 YEARS OLD WITH HEART PROBLEMS. THANKFULLY IT WAS NOT MY WIFE AS SHE IS CLAUSTROPHOBIC.I WILL ALSO PASS THIS ALONG TO GM/CADILLAC. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS VERY FORTUNATE BY HAVING MY CELL PHONE ON THIS DAY & WAS FINALLY ABLE TO BE RELEASED FROM THIS "PRISON". THE REMOTE DOOR UNLATCH LOCATED IN THE TRUNK COULD NOT BE EASILY ACCESSED AS THE TRUNK LID APPARENTLY ALSO WORKS OFF 12 VOLTS. ALL VEHICLES NEED TO HAVE THE ABILITY TO UNLATCH THE DRIVER'S DOOR ACCESSIBLE FROM THE DRIVER''S SEAT BY THE DRIVER. IMMEDIATELY UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, MY BATTERY WAS AT 7.3 VOLTS. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE. IF THE DOOR UNLATCH OPERATED AT 6 VOLTS THERE WOULD BE LESS OF A SAFETY ISSUE. IF THE TRUNK UNLATCH OPERATED AT 6 VOLTS THERE WOULD BE LESS OF A SAFETY ISSUE. IF TECHNOLOGY ALLOWS YOU TO ENTER A VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY MUST ALLOW YOU TO EXIT AND THEREFORE BE LESS OF A SAFETY ISSUE.
Safety Rating for the 2009 CADILLAC XLR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 CADILLAC XLR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 CADILLAC XLR
General Motors, LLC has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 CADILLAC XLR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIC6378C — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
This Preliminary Information communicates helpful information on diagnosing general customer concerns related to a power folding top.
PIE0514 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
This engineering information PI is requesting information from the field to inspect the forward roof panel for outer SMC skin separation from the magnesium frame.
PIC3225J — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
The purpose of this Preliminary Information is to provide repair tips to the servicing technician when replacing components of the Remote Keyless Entry System.
GCUS-3-854 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14648A - Customer Satisfaction. Certain vehicles have a performance issue with their OnStar modules that could impact the vehicle?s battery life. If the vehicle?s OnStar module contains this condition, the OnStar green telltale light will be illuminated even when the vehicle is off. This condition can drain the vehicle?s battery...
GCUS-9-3515 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
15643A - Special Coverage. On some vehicles, equipped with power seats, the wire harness connector from the seat side airbag and buckle tensioner to the body has a design interference between the vertical adjust crossbar and the carpet. When the seat is moved forward or back, the connector may be...
GCUS-9-3515 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
15643A - Special Coverage. On some vehicles, equipped with power seats, the wire harness connector from the seat side airbag and buckle tensioner to the body has a design interference between the vertical adjust crossbar and the carpet. When the seat is moved forward or back, the connector may be...
GCUS-9-3515 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
15643A - Special Coverage. On some vehicles, equipped with power seats, the wire harness connector from the seat side airbag and buckle tensioner to the body has a design interference between the vertical adjust crossbar and the carpet. When the seat is moved forward or back, the connector may be...
PIC3520C — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a failed module programming or difficulty performing certain diagnostic procedures due to the ignition not being in the "Ignition On, Engine Off" mode. Technician will need to press and hold the ACC/OFF portion of the Start/ACC/OFF mode button for 5...
09-07-30-004J — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a 3-5-rev clutch housing inspection and repair to correct the customers concern of Slips in Reverse or Third, Delayed Reverse or Drive Engagement and MIL on.
13-08-116-001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
This technical bulletin provides a procedure on suspected tampering due to aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices causing multiple issues.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 CADILLAC XLR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC XLR
- 2004 CADILLAC XLR — 45 complaints
- 2005 CADILLAC XLR — 39 complaints
- 2006 CADILLAC XLR — 15 complaints
- 2007 CADILLAC XLR — 2 complaints
- 2008 CADILLAC XLR — 6 complaints
- 2009 CADILLAC XLR (current)
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