Five problems related to power train 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.
Tl the contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated that the transmission engaged the traction control independently and the vehicle would brake and drive at the same time. An abnormal screeching sound was heard when the failures occurred. There were no warning indicators illuminated; however, the message "stability system engaged" appeared. The vehicle was not towed. The vehicle was taken to ed bozarth Chevrolet (5501 drexel road, las vegas, nv 89130, (702) 948-8011), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 123,000.
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated that while attempting to shift into park, the gear lever hesitated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated that the traction control and the reduced engine power warning lights illuminated, causing the vehicle to become resistant to acceleration attempts over 5 mph. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle would resume normal function once the engine was shut off and restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 150,000. Kmj.
During routine acceleration the car accelerator became non-functional, engine went to idle, and engine warning light came on. After manual shut down engine ran normally. Problem was faulty control module on throttle body. Mechanic reported that on-board computer automatically shuts the throttle down when this type problem is sensed to avoid damage to engine. Complaint is that if this condition occurred while pulling out into traffic we could have been seriously endangered. Protection of the well-being of the driver and passengers and other motorists is more important than potection of the engine. This condition should be corrected on this model and prohibited on all models.
Key stuck in ignition, able to shift out of park with out applying the brake first. With engine off can shift from park. The car was service thru a recall for this problem in February 2010.