general problems of the 2004 Cadillac SRX

13 problems related to steering 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 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2021

This vehicle needs a recall immediately as the issue can result in an accident or death to the driver/ passengers/ other drivers on the road. While driving this vehicle at any speed on both the highway and city streets, it abruptly shifts into another lane while driving straight and does not allow you to press on the brakes or move the steering wheel for a few seconds to gain control of the vehicle. A "service stability system" warning pops up on the screen directly afterwards and a loud warning sound constantly rings through the car until you stop the vehicle and turn it off for a few minutes. Driving the car again repeats the same problem. Research of the issue shows that many owners of this vehicle have the same issue and upon inspection at the mechanic, most are not given a solution. Some blogs say replacing the "steering wheel sensor" has solved their problem however I have replaced the sensor along with the entire steering power steering rack, brakes, tires, and several other parts and in a year I am still having the same problem every single time I drive. This is dangerous and the company needs to recall and investigate the issue before someone is seriously hurt.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2019

The stability system engages and disengages on its own. I have seen several fourms and reports as to people having the same issue . Happens at least 1 time a day but usually several times a day. When you are driving down the road (which is the only time it physically engages it) the stability system warning like comes on and says to service stability system and the system will engage on it's own. This is extremely dangerous as when this happens the car applys the brakes on it's own and they get alot of vibrations and it pushes the car left or right from the front end , almost got into a wreck and would love for a recall to me published for this because this is a serious safety concern .

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2017

System stability issues and it jerks my left rear out of wack when driving my 2004 Srx Cadillac I have small infants and I bought this car from dealership a few months ago and I beleive it is a gm recall according to other sites. I don't know what to do it scares me that I'm gonna lose control every time I drive it because its getting worse and I spent all the money I had saved so my wife could have her Cadillac.

4 Steering 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.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2017

2004 Srx stability sys ready comes on and the steering pulls left or right abs light , brake light , comes on no one seems to know what it is or what to do help.

6 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2013

I have a problem with the key at first I try to take the key out of the ignition and won't come off and then they stopped working so I get a lock smith and they make me a new key which it cost me $392. 00 im trying to take my car to the dealer and at first they tell me they don't have the part I went this morning because they say the part was there and I try to talk to somebody and nonwant helped there. So I was frustrated so I went to work and thint fix my car.

7 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2013

On several occasions the stability system has engaged on its own, causing my car to brake on its own and swerve and skid to the right and left, brakes shudder and goes from 70 mph to 30 in a few seconds. . . It has happened at different speeds in different climate conditions. The message on screen says stability system engaged, then traction engaged, which I have turned off. I brought my car into a dealer after the first experience and they replaced the stability system sensor, at a cost near $600 to me! a couple weeks went by with nothing wrong, we moved across texas and now its happening daily!!! the dealerships don't know what is wrong and 'havent heard any complaints like mine', which I find very hard to believe after reading the complaints listed here and in other blogs/websites!! this is a very dangerous problem that gm really needs to fix, I drive my kids around in this car and depend on it to get me to and from work safely not veering me off road possibly causing a major accident!!! I like many other people work hard to pay my car note and cant afford $600 'fixes' that dont fix!!!.

8 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2010

I have a 2004 Cadillac Srx v8 with a stability system error recurring. This happens at least one time every time I drive the car. When the stability system error comes on the car skids a bit, sometimes pulling left or right, or if it comes on when I am breaking, its grinds with the braking and seems to skip a bit. The Cadillac dealer says they haven't seen this problems but I have read a least 100 reviews on different websites from customers experiencing the same problems. Some of them have even been jerked off of the road when the warning comes on.

9 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2010

Stability control system randomly engages. The car then sometimes vibrates or shutters (brake engaging?) and on two occasions the car tugged to the left. A service stability control message also randomly appears. A Cadillac dealer diagnosed the problem as a faulty steering sensor. The repair is not covered by gm and a price of $405 was quoted to fix the problem. Because a safety system malfunctions and affects control of the vehicle, a safety recall should be implemented.

10 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2010

Vehicle stability system began to engage spontaneously causing vehicle to temporarily engage abs, and veering off course. Vehicle stability system service light appeared. Problem worsened over aa 1 month period. Took to Cadillac dealership where problem was diagnosed as a faulty steering wheel position sensor.

11 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/22/2009

Vehicle stability system engaged spontaneously causing the vehicle to "hydroplane". . . Steering inoperable and braking slow at best. Dash light would read " stability system engaged". Event would last a few seconds. Taken to Cadillac dealer. Problem diagnosed as faulty steering wheel sensor.

12 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2006

The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Srx. While driving at any speed, the vehicle suddenly pulls to the left or the right. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The failure has occurred ever since the vehicle was purchased. The current mileage was 135,000 and failure mileage was 60,000.

13 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2005

Vehicle was parking when all of a sudden the front right wheel would not turn, which resulted loss of steering.



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