2010 Cadillac SRX Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 474 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Cadillac SRX, 2% of the 474 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“On 5/23/14 4 days after I bought this Cadillac SRX the water pump went out & both hose assembly needed to be replaced due to the hoses split. While I'm in atlanta ga. Visiting. From indianapolis in. To this date the car is still there waiting on a hose assembly that is on back order. I don't understand.”
NHTSA complaint #10597297, filed 2014-06, 100,800 miles“My wife has complained several times over the last year about sudden acceleration by her car. I did not pay much attention until she hit a car in a parking lot because her car jumped forward. No one was in the other car and my wife was not hurt. It happened again about a week ago so I took it to the dealer. They made some software adjustments suggested by general motors including one that read addressing long hesitation/delays occurring when driver coasts to around 10mph and steps into an aggressive pedal .”
NHTSA complaint #10428152, filed 2011-10, 4,000 miles“One of first new srxs sold in 2009. Started with intermittent failure of power windows, followed by failure of nav/radio display and eventually replaced. Then issues with back-up camera screen would not pop up during reverse so could not see or use camera. Technicians unable to diagnose problems because the connection port to car's computer failed. Seats ripped out and connection rebuilt. Auto rear tailgate with safety sense close failed as I reached into get package out as tailgate went up. Supports failed causing tailgate to crash down on me trapping me with legs out back of car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10457199, filed 2012-05, 4,000 miles“I bought my SRX in may 2011 with 2300 miles on it. In october I noticed a squeaking coming from the front end when I made turns. I took it to the dealer and said I needed new strut mounts. While waiting for the parts to come in, on oct 25 I was driving just off the highway and lost engine power. I was only able to go 15mph while my rpms were running high. The dealer said I needed a new throttle control assembly. On oct 26 the car went in for both strut mounts and throttle assembly. They had my car 4 days. On oct 29 I got the car back but on nov 2, the strut mount noise came back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10434246, filed 2011-11, 12,600 miles“Air conditioning system stopped working on a four year-old car. Air conditioner used to defrost and cool interior car. When driving, windows can fog up and diminish visibility. In rainy days and nights, the windows fog up and it is not always safe to roll down window to assist in defogging windows.”
NHTSA complaint #10606674, filed 2014-06, 55,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V223000May 25, 2010General motors is recalling certain model year 2010 cadillac srx equipped with a 2.8l v6 engine. If low octane (regular) fuel is used in the vehicle instead…Covers: Cadillac SRX 2010
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- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10250503Feb 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
- 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.
- 10249037Jan 11, 2024This informational bulletin advises the tech to validate if oil is leaking into the cooling system and to test and verify were to leak is coming from before replacing all the…
- 10247524Dec 13, 2023This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of Coolant and/or Oil Leak, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminatedâ.
- 10247192Dec 8, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Cadillac SRX
225 complaintsElectrical system
69 complaintsEngine
52 complaintsSuspension
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
46 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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