2005 Cadillac SRX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Cadillac SRX, 5% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving I pushed on the brakes and the peddle went to the floor. I got it to the repair shop and was told that the brake line was rusted out. I had it replaced. It has happened to 3 different brake lines. The latest was just last week, going up my daughters driveway.”
NHTSA complaint #10511609, filed 2013-05, 62,300 miles“Making a left hand turn onto my work parking lot, applied brakes to pull into my parking space and I heard a terrible grinding/shuddering noise and the brake pedal went to the floor. I didn't think I was going to be able to stop without hitting the concrete wall. The car finally stopped and then I saw the service stability system appear on the driver information center. Since I just purchased this vehicle used I looked this up and it appears this should have been considered as a recall GM needs to make before someone is seriously hurt or killed.”
NHTSA complaint #11288106, filed 2019-12, 182,000 miles“Took the car to the supermarket & as I was driving home I went to stop at a red light & my brakes completely failed. There was no warning, thank god I was not going fast and I was not hit by another car. Brake fluid had completely drained out of the system. Got my car towed to repair shop where we have all our cars serviced. Mechanic said all the brake lines were all rotted/rusted. Can't get parts anymore, they have to 'fabricate' them. Price to repair $1200.00 my car only has 58k & is garaged. I do live on long island but have never driven through any floods. …”
NHTSA complaint #10852942, filed 2016-04, 58,700 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac SRX. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle managed to come to a stop when the contact applied the emergency brake. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the brakes performed normally. The failure occurred on three different occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 73,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10607999, filed 2014-07, 73,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac SRX. While driving approximately 30 MPH and attempting to stop for a red light, the brakes failed to engage and caused the vehicle to drive into a busy intersection. After the incident, the ABS sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the ABS was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 91,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10641060, filed 2014-10, 91,000 milesRelated 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 2005 Cadillac SRX
22 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
16 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology