KnownCarProblems2006 Cadillac Srx Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Cadillac Srx, most often about the engine (27% of complaints, typically around 86,000 miles). It is 10th of 14 Srx model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2006 Cadillac Srx problems
Engine
18 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 86,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
My 2006 Cadillac Srx has a very hard start up and engine is very loud was starting. Check engine light is constantly on. Had check engine light checked and return codes are p0008 and p0017. Gm knows this is a problem in these vehicles and fails to place a recall out to correct the issue. I buy nothing but cadillacs…
Check engine light was on. A code scan shows a single error code p0008, which indicates an elongation of timing chains. The repair cost is estimated at $1800 level. I bought it as a gm pep car, and since keep a good record of maintenance (oil changes) at the dealer. There is never an accident involved.
Transmission
13 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
The 3.6l motor leaks so much oil that when it gets low it creates a misfire condition and cause the vehicle misfire light to come on and power loss to happen. Check your oil often!!!!
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Srx. While accelerating from a stop at approximately 5 MPH, the "traction control engaged " warning message appeared. The vehicle independently went into four wheel drive mode and would not accelerate. It felt as if the anti-lock brake was engaged. The failure recurred numerous times.…
Electrical
11 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 60,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the engine stalled and veered to the right. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a guardrail and suddenly veered to the left. The vehicle landed on grass and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the left…
Cadillac Srx from years 2004-2009 has a problem with burnt out front turn signal/running light bulbs. To change an $8.00 bulb cost about $150-200 because of the amount of work to access the bulb. I feel that because this is a turn signal (safety) problem gm should have fixed the problem for free or made an engineering…
Steering
9 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, a wining noise was heard from the engine area. The contact also discovered that power steering fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that a power steering fluid…
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Srx. While accelerating from a stop at approximately 5 MPH, the "traction control engaged " warning message appeared. The vehicle independently went into four wheel drive mode and would not accelerate. It felt as if the anti-lock brake was engaged. The failure recurred numerous times.…
Stability control
8 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 125,000 miles.
This incident has happen twice and I was almost in a fatal car accident (killed). Both incidents I pulled out of a drive way turn left the 1st time and right the other and my brakes locked up on me and the system stability service stability system appeared on the dash, oncoming cars approach the car and I was almost…
This is the third incident with this vehicle involving the traction control stability system locking up. The last two event involved a crash. The most recent crash I broke my neck and I am in rehab recovery. This most recent crash involved a complete loss of control where the stability lights on the dash came on all…
Lights
7 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: turn signal.
Car was not accelerating properly, loud engine noise, lurching forward while stopped, when driving car shakes, vehicle is hesitating ride not smooth. Check engine light appeared. Also left turn signal flashes too fast. 2006 Srx timing chain and related components replaced 07/09 and again 01/11. Replaced left turn…
The entire third brake light assembly flew off the vehicle while driving down the highway. Fortunately no other vehicles were involved.
Traction Control System
5 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles.
When pressing the accelerator pedal on my 2006 Cadillac Srx the traction control engages and the radio displays traction control engaged. You never know when it is going to happen. It happens on take off from a red light, when turning, going over speed bumps and always at low speed. I have had the car to the…
Tl contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Srx. While turning left at 2 MPH, the traction control system light illuminated and the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating. The contact removed his foot off the accelerator pedal and the light turned off and he was able to continue accelerating. The vehicle was taken to an authorized…
Air bags
5 complaints · 7%The air bag warning light started coming on intermittently. It would also stay off for a day or two. As it started staying on for longer periods, I took it to cox chevrolet, bradenton, fl, where I had purchased it. After charging me $110.00 using "evidence based" methods to track down the problem, they informed me…
My wife's 2006 Cadillac Srx steering wheel module inflatable cover is sticky. Once you touch it with your finger it becomes attach to the steering wheel cover. I have the same problem with my 2001 chevrolet corvette odi confirmation number 10585936. I believe this this is a safety issue since it affects steering of…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Cadillac Srx recalls
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on september 15, 2014. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is 14172.
Full defect summary
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General motors llc (gm) notified the agency on july 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 cadillac cts vehicles manufactured august 16, 2001, to april 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 cadillac srx vehicles manufactured march 20, 2003, to august 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Transmission: seal
Risk: A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. The recall began on february 1, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.
Wheels and tires: rim
Risk: If a customer replaces a wheel and only relies on the rim size designation that is indicated on the label, a wheel that is of a different rim contour designation may be installed. It may be difficult or impossible to mount the tire on a wheel with the wrong contour. If the tire is mounted on the wheel with the wrong contour, the wheel and tire may not perform as intended, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: A label that will correct the label originally installed will be mailed to consumers along with installation instructions. The customer will have the option for dealers to install the label. The recall begaon on november 7, 2006. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2239, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463.
Full defect summary
Certain sport utility vehicles and trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles have an incomplete tire rim designation on the certification/tire label located on the driver's door edge. In addition, the label may also be missing the tire load rating on the label. Although this information is not required by the standard, if a tire of a lesser load rating is installed, the tire may not be able to sustain the loads encountered during use.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Sunroof glass failure
Summary
Odi's investigation of the cadillac srx glass roof did not identify any defective manufacturing process, design, or quality control issue with the srx glass roof system.gm believes that the most likely cause of breakage is stone or sharp object impact against the glass.the investigation included a peer multi-vehicle analysis.that analysis found that other vehicles with large glass roof systems experience random stone/object impacts and broken glass panels.the incident rate for the subject vehicles did not stand out in this analysis.the srx ultraview power glass roof consists of up to three tempered glass panels surrounded by metal trim around the perimeter of the roof structure.the main fron
Questions about the 2006 Cadillac Srx
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Cadillac Srx?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (18 complaints, typically around 86,000 miles); transmission (13 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles); electrical (11 complaints, typically around 60,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Cadillac Srx have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 2, 2014 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Cadillac Srx?
- It is 10th of 14 Srx model years by number of complaints, with 68 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.