general problems of the 2004 Cadillac SRX

23 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2004 Cadillac SRX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Cadillac SRX based on all problems reported for the 2004 SRX.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2021

Ran out of gas after putting gas in the car tried to start it and the ignition got stuck and continued to try to start on its own I had to pull the back to the off position I tried to start it again and it would not start and the lights on the dash and the radio control center did not come on. And car will not even try to start before this the car had been cutting off while driving down the road for no reason and it kept showing a check stability control warning and low tire pressure even though tires were not low at all.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2020

I was driving and the vehicle just cut off on me every thing locked up even the brakes I couldn't stop so I chunked the gear in park to avoid from smashing into anyone I was so afraid but it crank right up after but I noticed the temperature gauge and the gas gauge was no longer working. .

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2020

My car was sitting in the driveway when I started to drive off the car jerked a little then I applied the break. Still in the driveway,I tried to continue on but noticed the car wouldnt move. Ahad it placed on a code reader,p2122,accelerator position sensor curcuit d low . Replaced pedal,still the same thing.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2019

So many rusted frame complaints should have warranted a recall. In my case a frame should not have rusted badly in less than a year . Many even show on you -tube trying to fix rusted frames because no one is listening. Underbody coating actually should have been added . Thin sheet metal sections are the worst parts .

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated that the traction control system and check engine warning indicator was illuminated all the time. The vehicle was taken to an unknown independent mechanic that determined that there was water intrusion that shorted the harness on the dashboard. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed number: 95047378414. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Bp.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2017

I was driving my vehicle once again, and the engine reduced power came up on the screen. This happened once on the freeway driving 70 miles per, the vehicle's speed went down all the way to 20 miles per hour, I had to pull over because it lost power then it shut off. This is very dangerous I could have been seriously hurt or another vehicle could hit me across the freeway. This also happened November 3, 2017, as I was rolling out of the driveway the vehicle cut off in motion. Something is wrong with this vehicle losing power without no notification to the driver until it happens. This needs to be recalled for these 2004 Srx Cadillac vehicles. Also the screens constantly says check stability system, or reduced engine power and traction control. Please this has to be a recall before someone gets killed.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2017

Constantly, constant problems. Every time I turn around this car is stalling, the stability control light and traction control and abs lights come on , slowing acceleration and causing safety issues. There are times when I see the dic message board blinking and the car acts as though it is going to stop. These issues listed on this site from all these people needs to be investigated before someone is hurt or killed. I am now writing to Cadillac because the issues are getting out of control and I am afraid for my and my child's life. I am moving forward to seek out an attorney for a lawsuit this is ridiculous.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/14/2016

The car died on a cvs parking lot in troy,NY,towed back to boston,MA. After putting a new engine in on July,2016,the key couldn't come out,norwood cadilac dealer told us something is drewing the battery,after $920 electrical check,died again the following week while parked on our driveway. Then another$900 they disconnected the radio,dvd,telling us it'll be good for my daughter to drive back to college in NY. Two weeks later,same thing happened again,key won't come out,towed to them,now they told us need a ecm,we questioned them why they don't change that in the first place,they said was the drawing back fed the ecm,cause the failer,so we would have to pay $1050 seprately and unsure how long it's good for.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2015

Service theft system came on one day and it wont give me the key back I have to take it out manualy also wont read miles, temperature, fuel and sometimes while on the road it will die completely, it reads service theft system and service stability.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2015

The key sticks in ignition. Difficult to get the "locking system" ?? to release so the key will come out. This has happened several times in the last 2 months. I heard about this website today on the radio. Hope you can help me.

11 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2015

There is no Cadillac dealer in santa rosa, although there used to be. The nearest one is 50 miles away. I have phoned them re. This recall but they do not return calls to do anything about it. Can I go to any gm dealer to have it done as there is one locally?.

12 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2014

Tl-the contact owns 2004 Cadillac Srx. The contact received NHTSA campaign number 14v394000(electrical system). The part that is needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure. Lb.

13 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2014

I received a recall letter back in September 2014. In October 2014, I called the Cadillac dealer in roseville, mn and I still haven't received a call or anything yet. I am not sure if I should be calling my insurance agent and attorney for assistant on this issue because I drive my kids to daycare every morning! I hope to hear from someone soon.

14 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2013

This car continues to reduce acceleration while in motion on highways as well as main roads do to electrical problems, making it extremely difficult to control the vehicle, which classifies this vehicle as life threatening and unsafe for me and my family. I've taken my car to the dealership on many occasions to be repaired, but the problem continues to reoccur. I take my family's safety seriously so please help us with this repetitive dangerous issue.

15 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2013

2004 Cadillac Srx. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake failure. The consumer stated his wife was driving, when the brakes failed. The dealer was unable to find a problem. The consumer believed the vehicle stalled and lost power steering and brakes.

16 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2012

I purchased a 2004 Srx from coleman Cadillac in ewing, NJ on 11/05/03. My Srx was parked at columbia university when the ignition key got locked in the ignition cylinder. The repair cost at potamkin Cadillac came to a total of $2217. 86. I also had to get my keys reprogrammed which totaled $181. 35 back at coleman Cadillac in NJ. I recently read that the 2004 Srx ignition was identified as a problem: the delphi (dlph. N) documents, released on Wednesday by the u. S. National highway traffic safety administration, also may indicate that earlier versions of the Cadillac Srx, from model years 2004-2006, used a switch part from the 2003 ion. One document says the Srx "in the beginning of the program" used switch parts from "delta" vehicles, the code name for the gm small-car family that includes the ion and cobalt. I¿m sure you are aware of this issue and am asking that I receive a credit for the expense I incurred for the repair of the ignition cylinder and attendant cost¿ecm, reprogramming, etc. The total amount of the credit I am asking is $2399. 21. I have written to gm and had numerous discussions with their executive resource center (reference no. 71-1336933693402). An initial offer of $200 was withdrawn after calling to tell me that I would receive a recall notice in the mail. The only recall notice I have received was telling me to have a plug put in my ignition key.

17 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/03/2012

Every time I start my car I get service brake assist and service stability sys" and I called my mechanic and he said he has read a lot of complaints about this. After researching I did not want to go spend a lot of time and money since it seams no one has the answer to our problem. My car seams to run good it is just scary to think there might be something really wrong with my car. I hope you guys can get the answer to our problem [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

18 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2012

Ecm has replaced two times and the car keeps having electrical problem and will not accelerate. The problem happens atleast every 4-6 months after replacing ecm.

19 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2011

Service stability system lights on display, car shudders as brakes ramdomly apply at any speed, pulling steering to left or right. Service abs on display, tractioncontrol off, and service car soon all on display. Car has had transfer case failure, all 4 hubs had bearing failure, brake booster failure, power seat module failure, and.

20 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2011

The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated that the odometer failed. The odometer no longer read mileages accurately and would display readngs very slowly. The failure occurred after the automatic transmission was replaced by an authorized dealer. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated they could not repair the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 44,400.

21 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2010

Turn signals failed to work. This is an intermittent problem. The selected signal does not flash when the turn signal is activated as if the bulb is burnt out. Went to the expense to replace bulb three times, but, the bulbs were good. After replacing bulb the signal still did not work. After, several weeks it would start working again. A month or so later this happen again and took to dealer and again the bulb was replaced this time the bulb was burnt out. The signal worked for 2 months and went out again. I will never purchase another gm car. My dealer calls it the mystifying car. This is a manufacturing defect that gm will not admit to. Shame on gm, no wonder americans are going foreign. The cost to replace this bulb is $85. 00 each time.

22 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2010

Electrical stability system engaged & electrical issues.

23 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2007

Ran out of gas on the ohio turnpike. Dic displayed 17 gallons used on 20 gallon tank with what appeared to be 3 gallons remaining, I didn't ask the aaa tow to bring gas. The car was towed to cleveland, where the dealer said that the car was on empty. This cost $60. 03 plus nearly $200. 00 with car rental back to michigan, then additional gas and time off work to return to work to pick up the car. Didn't mind that the dealer made me feel like an idiot. I only wish that I would have been informed when I purchased the vehicle that the dic is not reliable. I could have had aaa bring gas free of charge and been on my way. Obviously, this really upset me.


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