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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 689 repairs.
Cadillac SRX transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 65 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
308-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 26000 mi | CLUTCHES IN REAR AXLE WERE REPLACED. 3 HOURS |
| 55000 mi | Rear Axel was repaired. Took 2 days. Had to order parts. |
| 37820 mi | rear diff indicator was on, told by dealer to drive it. |
| 33300 mi | Computer said the fluid in the AWD system needed to be change. Dealer said this is not normal for a car with only 35,000miles.There may be another problem on the horizon. |
| 40000 mi | Woodpecker noise at exactly 20 miles per hours. The dealer's first fix for the noise was to replace the drive shaft. The noise seem to be gone but came back again. |
| 48000 mi | drive shaft replaced |
| 29000 mi US $1200 |
Had to replace the entire rear differential assy. 2012 had a tsb to replace due to redesigned with a filter and different clutch plates |
| 45500 mi | "Service rear axle soon" prompt on dashboard. Rear diff. was overfilled due to leak of internal piston. repaired under warranty. |
| 37000 mi | Rear axle service light. Reset and serviced under warranty |
| 52000 mi | parts in rear drive axle replaced under warrenty |
2011 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 45000 mi | Repair transmission. Did not always respond to gear selection. replace electronic component and reprogrammed. |
| 61800 mi | Stability control warning. Vehicle was unable to move |
| 20700 mi | Got a "service rear Axle" message on DIC. Took vehicle to dealer and they replaced a filter and module in the rear axle of my all wheel drive SRX. |
| 13520 mi | Replace rear axel |
| 14660 mi | Replace drive shaft |
| 20460 mi | Oil leak rear axel |
| 59000 mi | Rear differential pump replaced. |
2010 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 61900 mi | When accelerating (either from a stop or while in motion)the rear tires would loose grip. Dealer said this was a known issue, TSB. Replaced fluid and filter in the rear differential. |
2010 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65300 mi US $100 |
hesitation at times, cannot duplicate or pinpoint when it will happen |
| 84800 mi US $300 |
Kept getting an error when putting my car in park, to "shift to park". Bearings were worn in the shifter |
2008 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 121000 mi US $700 |
Replace leaking axle |
2007 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 106640 mi C $250 |
Car started having problems changing gears. Discovered small corrosion hole in transmission line leaking fluid. Cut out piece of old line and replaced. Refilled transmission fluid. |
| 3500 mi US $5000 |
New Transmission. In shop for three weeks. |
| 29000 mi | replaced control valve body |
2007 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 98000 mi US $4000 |
Car would not engage in gear. Requested Diagnostic and Repair estimate. Was told needed Transmission Replaced at $5500. Requested copy of Diagnostic Report. No Report was available. No ODBII scan performed. Took vehicle to AAMCO and told needs Transmission, but can not estimate repair until inspection is performed for $1200. |
2007 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 76260 mi | Rear differential needed service. Replace fluid and added GM friction modifier. |
| 58900 mi | Replaced both rear wheel hubs....one for the second time |
| 54000 mi US $300 |
car does not start. locked totally out w/ key locks in ignition due to no power, no onstar. transmission module on order as it stays in neutral, although in park draining battery. this has happened four x over the last three weeks. |
| 22000 mi | Front seals and steering gear replaced. 2 rear tires replaced due to misalignment, 2 new sunroof tracks, rear differential seal- 1 week later differential replaced. |
| 95000 mi US $500 |
Replaced transmission with used transmission |
| 90300 mi US $1500 |
Transfer case chain apparently stretched and was skipping teeth. |
2006 Cadillac SRX
Engine not specified
| 61000 mi US $150 |
REAR END LEAKING FLUID |
2006 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 171000 mi US $1701 |
Transfer case was replaced with a rebuilt one. The case started going out at a little over 150K miles. |
| 80000 mi | differential seals leaking removed and replaced. all work covered under extended warranty. replaced rear tires worn out not under warranty. |
2006 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 39324 mi | replaced pinion seal and flange per recall; replace front passenger seat recliner handle |
| 115300 mi US $982 |
Replaced entire drive shaft |
| 102000 mi | Transmission downshift became hard 4 or 5 times. Shop could not replicate. Now shifts normally. |
| 127000 mi US $35 |
Replaced worn front differential bushing with durlyon bushing - check online for solutions - also shutterfly |
2006 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 27000 mi | powertrain vibration - dealer states vehicle "in specifications" |
2005 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 80800 mi US $2300 |
Torque converter problem. First attempt was re-flash (along with bushing and engine mount replacement) for $900. Returned when issue not fixed, but bought own part (saved $250 over dealer cost for the same reman GM part) instal cost $1k |
2005 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 94500 mi US $1027 |
transfer case belt replacement |
2005 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 61000 mi US $880 |
I got this car new. My first GM and my last. 1 qt of oil use every 2000 mi. Had problems with trans, rear end, sunroof, brakes, on star, front end.... I am sure I left alot of things out! |
| 134000 mi US $2900 |
complete transmission rebuild |
| 51000 mi US $2800 |
the transmission had a catastrophic failure without any warning. Transmission had to be rebuilt. |
2004 Cadillac SRX
Engine not specified
| 70000 mi US $1330 |
Upon acceleration from stop, clunking or grinding noise occurred from under vehicle. TRANSFER CASE had to be replaced. |
| 83000 mi US $2500 |
Loud noise when taking off fast. Problem was case and drive shaft. Also May 09 had front differential replaced,cost $2300. I think the problem in August is related but can't get any answers. Had front left and right struts replaced in July 08 cost $2400 |
2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 111000 mi US $900 |
I have ordered parts for drive shaft, since I have a discount source. Will return to shop on the 14th for repairs. CEL still on, shows air flow issue, but all of this has been repaired. So far amazingly I am only out about $400 for all. |
2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 28000 mi | Torque converter replaced to fix vibration after torque converter locked up. |
| 51000 mi US $425 |
Chain in transfer case "stretched," resulting in loud rattle during hard acceleration. |
| 64000 mi | Roaring noise heard inside car. Diagnosed as rear differential. |
| 70000 mi US $1500 |
has been in shop 8 days. mech. thinks it is transfer case. says it should be done in about 2 more days. est. of at least $1100.00 so far. |
| 132000 mi | Loud ticking,thumping sound upon acceleration. Told I needed front and rear differentials, approx. $4,000. Have not fixed yet. Had extended warranty but wouldn't cover it.Car had approx. 120,000mi Caddy dealer said approx $4,000 EACH=$8,000 |
| 139700 mi US $100 |
transmission slipping would not go over 55 mph |
| 155900 mi US $1600 |
Slipping transmission- flush, filter, gaskets, 2 gallons fluid. |
| 58200 mi US $100 |
A hole in the transmission fluid hose. |
| 46000 mi US $900 |
Oil leaked from front differential causing bearing to wear and make noise on acceleration. |
| 102000 mi | Traded because transfer case failing. Loved the car as a whole. |
| 51000 mi | Transfer case gears were stripped therefore severe noise on from rear end of vehicle on very quick starts. Problem got worse when we got back from a road trip to Florida. Dealer replaced all gears in transfer case . |
| 93000 mi US $200 |
Transfer case lash. Known design defect from Borg-Warner |
2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 117100 mi US $2200 |
replaced transfer case. |
| 107800 mi US $524 |
rear differential bushing worn out. |
| 112500 mi US $168 |
"traction" light would come on and off. Causing shifting problems, including the transmission grabbing hard when downshifting to first while stopping. TSB to lube computer connections. |
2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 101000 mi US $100 |
Rear wheel hub failed. |
| 76059 mi | Forward and Coast Clutch Replacement |
| 164000 mi US $854 |
driveshaft center support bearing went bad which means I had to have the ENTIRE driveshaft replaced. The support bearing cannot be replaced WITHOUT replacing the driveshaft. What an engineering screwup!!! |
| 168000 mi US $865 |
Drive shaft |
| 105700 mi US $1000 |
Rear cv shaft spline stripped replaced cv shafts and axle carrier transfer case is also affected |
2003.5 Cadillac SRX 4-door
Engine not specified
| 62000 mi $910 |
Cracking noise was heard when the vehicle accelerate from zero. Dealer said that the cause is the part which controls the 4WD. The entire block was replaced and the problem was solved. |
| 74400 mi | Klicking sound (on the shaft) when accelerating or when driving from still. |
| 80600 mi | There was a noise on the shaft like two gears are not in line. this sound is heard when stepping on the accelerator at start or after applying the brake. |
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