2006 Cadillac SRX Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Cadillac SRX, 7% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.
“Timing chains! Car was parked, and went to start it and it wouldn't start. Had it towed to dealer and they told me it was timing chains and $2800.00. In doing some research, found that 2004 - 2006 models are having issues with the oil getting to the chains properly, because the hole is too small to lubricate chains. I buy high end cars and take care of them. This is the first time a timing chain has ever gone out on any of my vehicles. (been driving 40 some years) a mechanic has told me that they are seeing more and more of them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10461918, filed 2012-06, 127,000 miles“The 3.6l motor leaks so much oil that when it gets low it creates a misfire condition and cause the vehicle misfire light to come on and power loss to happen. Check your oil often!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10683596, filed 2015-02, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while accelerating, the reduced power to engine warning light flashed on the dashboard. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the vehicle suddenly reduced speed to 20 MPH, almost causing a crash. The contact stated that once the vehicle was shut off and restarted, the vehicle would then reset itself and resume normally. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer was unable to duplicate or locate the failure because the check engine light was not illuminated at the time. The failure mileage was 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10414684, filed 2011-07, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
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- 10244273Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
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- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10239101Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 10236164Apr 24, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Cadillac SRX
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Cadillac SRX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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