2011 Cadillac SRX Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Cadillac SRX, 8% of its 446 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 42,000. A related recall, 11V595000, addresses a transmission shift cable issue tied to unintended rollaway.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 36
- 8% of 446
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 42,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicles roll backward unexpectedly after being placed in park, in some cases striking another vehicle or endangering people nearby.
- Drivers report hesitation or a delay of a second or two between pressing the accelerator and the vehicle actually engaging, especially when turning or entering traffic.
- The transmission unexpectedly shifts gears on its own, such as jumping from third to sixth gear, and the vehicle loses power while downshifting.
- Owners describe the vehicle stalling for several seconds while accelerating from a stop, in one case traced to a transmission module needing replacement.
- The gear shifter fails to move out of park, leaving the vehicle stuck and requiring a tow, with some owners saying GM told them their VIN was excluded from recall 11V595000 despite the same symptom.
- Some owners note slow or delayed upshifting that is most noticeable decelerating downhill, then hesitating sharply when trying to accelerate again.
When 2011 Cadillac SRX transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 23, 2010, latest Dec 10, 2024.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Cadillac SRX
- NHTSA 11V595000Dec 20, 2011Transmission & Powertrain8,789 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 cadillac srx vehicles manufactured from october 26, 2008, through june 23, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, âtheft protection.â these vehicles may have a transmission shift cable that was improperly installed and may come out of the transmission bracket.
Risk: The driver may be unable to shift the transmission out of gear, resulting in no motion or the shifter may inaccurately indicate that the transmission is in park when it is not, allowing the vehicle to roll away and cause a possible crash.
Remedy: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will ensure that the transmission shift cable is properly routed and seated in the transmission cable bracket. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by SRX model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Cadillac SRX have?
- NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 SRX, which is 8% of the 446 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2011 Cadillac SRX?
- Yes. Recall 11V595000, reported December 20, 2011, covers a transmission shift cable that was not properly routed and seated, and GM directs dealers to fix the routing.
- At what mileage do 2011 SRX transmission problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 SRX is 42,000 miles.
- Did the 2011 SRX transmission issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 SRX, with no reported fires.