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Cadillac SRX repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (7%)

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Cadillac SRX brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (31%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

308-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

82000 mi

US $603
Brake pads replaced and rotors resurfaced 

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2015 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

308-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

93000 mi

US $1200
Replaced brake pads and rotors at 93,000 miles. Longest lasting (original) brakes I ever had. I probably could have gone to 100,000 miles before they were worn out, but brakes became jittery at high speed slow-downs so I replaced them. 

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2014 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

308-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

68000 mi All 4 rotors replaced due to being warped 

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2012 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

308-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

108000 mi

US $600
Replaced pads and new rotors, as part of routine maintenance along with oil and filter change with tire rotation and two new tires 

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2012 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

308-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

58000 mi

US $800
caliper hanging up 

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2011 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

41000 mi Headlight assembly condensation leading to malfunction 

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2011 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

35600 mi

US $700
wheel sensor 

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2010 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

45000 mi Change break pad 

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2008 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

98430 mi

US $2109
BRAKE PADS & ROTORS REPLACED 

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2008 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

121000 mi

US $700
Replace rear brake pads, etc 
84000 mi

US $700
Front brake pads and rotors replaced. 
149000 mi

US $300
rear brake pads and rotor 

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2007 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

81220 mi

C $360
Brake line so corroded it failed while being driven. Caliper had to be broken and replaced due to seizure. 
90520 mi

C $175
Replaced brake line due to brake line bursting. Replaced brake lines which has burst. 
94400 mi

C $1125
Break line burst. Replaced lines. 
106640 mi

C $250
Very loud grinding noise heard when braking coming from right rear wheel. Caliper seized. Replaced caliper and pads. Cleaned clogged bolt. Checked other wheels. Another clogged bolt cleaned. Replaced all pads and flushed brakes. 

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2007 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

79900 mi

US $780
Developed a leak in the two main brake lines from the master cylinder. Dealer had difficulty finding replacement parts. Lines were replaced and the brake system is working again. 
35340 mi Cadillac covered one set of pads that had been previously replaced and all rotors. I paid one set of pads and labour on both fr and rr pads Brake noise and pulsation...pads replaced....rotors turned but not enough left to meet specs....new rotors ordered Cadillac covered one set of pads that had been previously replaced and all rotors. I paid one set of pads and labour on both fr and rr pads 
62620 mi

C $535
stability control and ABS engaging with driving on bare pavement. Bad wheel speed sensor in rear wheel hub. replaced hub assembly (same one replaced last month for bad wheel bearing!) 
63240 mi ABS and Stabilitrac lights on again...replaced right wheel hub (bad wheel speed sensor in hub) 
117180 mi

C $300
Bought online brake rotors and pads September 2016.....they have failed and rotors are warped and pads are worn out already. Replaced all with GM OEM parts and all is good now. 

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2006 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

156320 mi

C $4000
ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL display is on. Sensor issue replaced one bearing at the time solving the problem until it returned. Now replaced three bearings so far. Sensors are built into the bearing assembly. Nothing wrong with the bearing 

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2006 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

65100 mi

C $750
stability system sensor 
17000 mi Parking brake pedal/release lever, stiff to pull, but released brake, after that parking pedal didn't catch, dealer replaced parking brake assembly. 
49600 mi

C $800
Steering sensor for the Stability system. 

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2005 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

65500 mi

US $489
Replaced all 4 sets of brake pads and 2 rotors; resurfaced other 2 rotors, 

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2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

132000 mi Caddy dealer said brake line is rusted out. $2000. Can't fix. Told to watch for leak in driveway. 
155900 mi

US $1600
and left front ABS sensor 

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2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

89000 mi

US $115
Steering wheel position sensor. 
38581 mi Left Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Replaced 
110000 mi

US $233
Replaced harness/connector for right rear wheel speed sensor 
108709 mi

US $296
Driver side reverse light, right turn signal light replaced. Resurfaced front rotors have to schedule the back rotors. Oil changed 

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