2004 Cadillac SRX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 13%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Cadillac SRX, 13% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My brakes failed as I was driving the car, I had just made a u turn and was parking in a parking space on a city street when the brakes failed. The pedal went to the floor and did not stop the car. Although, I pumped the brakes nothing happened. Praise the lord jesus I was going very slow as there was septa bus behind me and car in front of me.”
NHTSA complaint #10901897, filed 2016-08, 167,147 miles“Constantly, constant problems. Every time I turn around this car is stalling, the stability control light and traction control and ABS lights come on , slowing acceleration and causing safety issues. There are times when I see the dic message board blinking and the car acts as though it is going to stop. These issues listed on this site from all these people needs to be investigated before someone is hurt or killed. I am now writing to Cadillac because the issues are getting out of control and I am afraid for my and my child's life. …”
NHTSA complaint #10970866, filed 2017-04, 102,000 miles“I found out I have rusty brake lines. My brakes failed on me while driving. I pulled into the closest parking lot and saw the fluid pouring from under my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10816994, filed 2015-12, 169,500 miles“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! …”
NHTSA complaint #10515050, filed 2013-06, 95,000 miles“My 2004 cad. Srx showed a left rear flat tire. I pulled the vehicle to a level, asphalted, scenic overlook area, 23 miles from page, az. I could not get the shifter from drive into park gear, nor would the key turn or release from the ignition. I got out to check and change tire, spare would not release, either. I called on-star, gave emergency details, to first advisor, then advance diagnostics. …”
NHTSA complaint #10143077, filed 2005-11, 15,700 milesRelated recalls
- 04V151000Mar 29, 2004On certain passenger vehicles equipped with all wheel drive, the antilock brake system (abs) may improperly temporarily isolate the driver from the foundation…Covers: Cadillac SRX 2004
Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 | 4% |
| 2015 | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 | 13 | 3% |
| 2012 | 45 | 11% |
| 2011 | 40 | 9% |
| 2010 | 24 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 13% |
| 2007 | 6 | 12% |
| 2006 | 3 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 5% |
| 2004 | 29 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2004 Cadillac SRX
43 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Cadillac SRX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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