Table 1 shows four common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2012 Cadillac SRX. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the car stall (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Car Stall problems | |
| Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems | |
| Engine Failure problems |
Car completely quit running while driving. Almost hit a car with no control of my vehicle. Took it to mechanic, they said engine was locked up, they say this is very common with any Srx from 2008 to 2014. Got another opinion. Said the same thing. Many blogs on this. Read details...
Accelerating is stalled. Engine is goes into a pull and tug mode in engine. Cant get in rpm speed in pedal. Engine is heavy. Brake pedal becomes stiffens and slight brake makes Srx stop suddenly. All this is happening while on highway and city driving in with the vehicle in motion . Read details...
The Srx 3. 6 liter detonates continuously when 87 or 89 octane is used and the outside air temp. Is 70 degrees or above. The current program in the 2012, 2013 and current Srx crossovers can not retard the timing enough when the knock sensors sense the pinging. Read details...