Two problems related to power steering fluid 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.
I bought the Srx used in September and since then I have had one issue after another. If I accelerate too quickly my transmission, (I think), has a very loud ratcheting/popping sound. My service suspension system error msg comes on every time I start my vehicle. I have read that this could be related to the air compressor not working or faulty sensors. My service stability system error msg also comes on every time I start my vehicle. This seems to cause the traction control feature to mess up, which then on occasion when I press my brakes, even slightly, my brakes lock up and I skid for just a second. My power steering fluid seems to continually leak or the pump is bad. I have refilled my resovoir many times and I constantly have a very loud "whining" sound. My power steering system also seems to go out occasionally and my vehicle is very difficult to turn.
While driving consumer was turning in from an intersection and the power steering pump went out, and vehicle hit a parked car. Power steering failed twice prior to crash. Consumer found out there was a recall, but was not notified of the recall. The car was repaired since crash, but problem recurred. The insurance company and Cadillac said the problem was not the power steering pump. They offered me no investigative report.