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2015 Cadillac SRX Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 31 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2015 Cadillac SRX, 7% of its 442 total complaints, with 3 crashes and 4 injuries. Two related recalls (14V571000 and 21V473000) cover loose or separating rear toe link adjusters, and median mileage at failure was 60,231.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
31
7% of 442
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
60,231 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Rear suspension toe link adjuster loosens or separates, causing the rear end to sway or lose control at highway speeds, tied to recalls 14V571000 and 21V473000.
  • Rear wheels sway or shift back and forth without warning while driving at various speeds, sometimes triggering the traction control or steering sensor warning lights.
  • Steering sensor becomes inoperable while driving, illuminating the traction control warning light and reducing driver control.
  • Wheel cladding and hub caps separate from the alloy wheels due to adhesive that owners say was applied incorrectly, causing rattling.
  • Chrome wheel option shows pitting and rusting that owners say dealers will not cover under a corrosion warranty.
  • Owners report long delays getting the 21V473000 recall repair completed because replacement parts were unavailable, with some describing near-loss-of-control incidents while waiting.

When 2015 Cadillac SRX suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 12, 2017, latest Jun 19, 2026.

2015 Cadillac SRX suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month4Jul 2017Jul 2020Mar 2021Sep 2021Mar 2022Jun 2022Mar 2023Dec 2024
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2017 to Jun 2026; peak Sep 2021 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2015 Cadillac SRX

  1. NHTSA 21V473000Jun 24, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires380,498 vehiclesDo Not Drive

    Suspension:rear

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.

    Risk: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.

  2. NHTSA 14V571000Sep 19, 2014Suspension, Wheels & Tires290,241 vehicles

    Suspension:rear

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.

    Risk: Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by SRX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200514 (11%)
  2. 20064 (6%)
  3. 20072 (4%)
  4. 20080 (0%)
  5. 20092 (7%)
  6. 201055 (12%)
  7. 201171 (16%)
  8. 201245 (11%)
  9. 201321 (5%)
  10. 201420 (5%)
  11. 201531 (7%)
  12. 201618 (11%)
  13. 20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension complaints does the 2015 Cadillac SRX have?
NHTSA lists 31 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2015 SRX, which is 7% of its 442 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Cadillac SRX suspension?
Yes. Recall 14V571000 addresses rear toe link adjuster lock nut torque, and recall 21V473000 addresses the toe link adjuster potentially not being tightened properly; the latter is a do-not-drive recall under certain warning conditions.
At what mileage do 2015 SRX suspension problems typically show up?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 60,231 miles for suspension, wheels and tire complaints on this model year.
Did the 2015 SRX suspension issue cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records 3 crashes and 4 injuries among the 31 suspension, wheels and tires complaints filed for the 2015 SRX.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.