Table 1 shows two common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2005 Cadillac SRX.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems |
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Srx. While driving between 25-50 mph on normal road conditions, the engine began to rev excessively high. The vehicle accelerated unexpectedly and the contact depressed the brake pedal with greater force in order to stop the vehicle. In addition, the stopping distance was increased. The failure occurred without warning and intermittently. The vehicle was taken to authorized dealers for diagnostic testing on six occasions. The failure could not be duplicated; however, repairs were performed under the extended warranty. The technician stated that there were acceleration issues. The failures occurred approximately 40-50 times. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 45,000 and current mileage was 75,000. Updated 05/15/09 updated 05/18/09.
Car rapidly speed up at full and little time after that heard loud noise in back as driving . Today took to mechanic and didnt even get power starteing up and then speed up agian at full stop and started smking to. Said power streeting went out thought it was that got almost home problem still occurred so did some research and found this recall .