general problems of the 2005 Cadillac SRX

16 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2005 Cadillac SRX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Cadillac SRX based on all problems reported for the 2005 SRX.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2025

When I start the car and place it into reverse (from its parking spot) and let it idle backwards about 12-18 ft, it abruptly comes to a halt and makes a hard thump noise. If I then shift it into drive and allow it to idle forward, it will barely idle upto about 6-8 feet. I am hearing a plethora of different things and have not been able to drive it since October, 2025. I need help, please.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/27/2022

Brought car to shop and after 3 months trying to figure out problem gave up. I towed it to dealership and after another month finally said car proved to be a mystery but extensive damage due to water leakin the rear shorting out entertainment module.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2019

The car has a rear leak that builds up in the truck and holds water there where the jack is located which is now stuck to the carpet and lots of movement in the rear end of this vehicle is defective and need to have a recall on both of these issues along with the rear trunk not locking or rear windshield wipers not working at all and could be from the water leaking into it from the rear somewhere that needs a recall on.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2018

Left front turn signal keeps going out. 5 times since owning the car. Repair costs to change bulb $250. Happens with out warning. Cadillac has no fix for problem. Need to be a recall, and solution to problem. Happen when car is in motion, when turn signal is used.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2017

Turning right or left occasionally ''' service stability system '' warning comes up. . . Stabilizing engage causing vehicle to come to grinding stop. . . . . . . . . This happens while vehicle is moving. . . . . '''starting enabled'' ''remove key'' comes on . . . . Cannot remove key immediately . . . Must jungle key several times then remove it. . . This happens before vehicle is started. . . . On city streets. . . .

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/09/2016

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Srx. While the vehicle was preparing to stop at a stop sign, the vehicle began to sputter into traffic and all the warning lights illuminated. The engine stalled and smoke appeared. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the positive cable wire failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also mentioned that the parts to repair the failure were on back order. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the traction light illuminated on the instrument panel, then the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted but looses acceleration, the stability light illuminated then the contact coasted to the side of the road. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the connection wire from the computer to the accelerator pedal was not connecting and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,295. Aw.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2015

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 .

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2014

Submission from constituent re 2005 model year Cadillac Srx gm recall #14172. The dealer informed the consumer, the parts were not available.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2014

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Srx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2014

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated that the key was difficult to remove from the ignition. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable mount of time for the recall repair. The dealer informed that the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000.

12 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Srx. The contact was advised by dealer that his VIN was affected by safety recall notification NHTSA campaign number 14v394000(electrical). The part that is needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure. Lb.

13 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2013

Driver door latch stays in the open position, preventing the door from latching closed. After sitting for a while, over night or a few days, door will latch closed again. This is a interment problem. Concerned will occur while driving as it appears to be effected by the electric lock system. Checked on web several others have had this problem also.

14 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2010

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle speed would decelerate to 30 mph and stall without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The dealer made several unknown repairs to the vehicle. However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical system). The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000. Pam.

15 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2010

The back up lights do not come on. Apparently, there is a manufacturers' defect in the design. We are on our third failure. A wire that is integrated into the tailgate becomes warn .

16 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2008

For more than 2. 5 years my Srx (purchased new in 2005) has experienced re-occurring/intermittent turn signal failure of both the left and right turn signals. After the turn signal fails, it will sometimes work again after a second or third attempt. Most often, however, I must resort to switching on my hazard lights to activate the turn signal. The vehicle has undergone ten unsuccessful repair attempts since February of 2008 through the dealer's service department. The dealership's service director and mechanics appear to be at a loss on how to rectify this ongoing safety issue. Thank you for your time.


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