Hatchback/liftgate problems of the 2010 Cadillac SRX

Four problems related to hatchback/liftgate have been reported for the 2010 Cadillac SRX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Cadillac SRX based on all problems reported for the 2010 SRX.

1 Hatchback/liftgate problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2017

The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Srx. While depressing the liftgate button, it independently closed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the exterior lights failed to illuminate. The dealer stated that it was a manufacturer defect and they could not assist. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000. The VIN was not available.

2 Hatchback/liftgate problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2015

The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated that after opening the rear power liftgate door, the door erroneously closed while the contact was partially inside the hatch area. The contact was temporarily entrapped and had difficulty exiting from the powered door. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

3 Hatchback/liftgate problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2013

Vehicle has an electric operated rear hatch. Vehicle was in the garage, not running and wife had opened the rear hatch and was removing items from the back when the hatch activated and closed on it's own, knocking her down and pinning her under the lid. She managed to free herself but received bruises on her arm and a sore neck.

4 Hatchback/liftgate problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2011

The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated that the automatic hatchback button was too sensitive and too easy to access. The contact expressed concern over the possibility of the hatchback door unexpectedly closing as a result. The contact also stated that the hatchback door collapsed on top of her, causing a head injury. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 20,000.


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