2010 Cadillac SRX Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 225about this part
- Share
- 47%of 474 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,100miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 225 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 Cadillac SRX, 47% of the 474 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,100 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Headlight problem, I change the headligts 3 years back at the dealer because of water inside the units. Now 3 years later I driving in complete darkness the inside reflector it seem to be fog up or the reflector is no good . This is a hazard I can not see not even a foot a way from inside car. It seem like I'm driving with out light. Is a very spencive fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11400123, filed 2021-03, 75,000 miles“The front light have a recall yet GM tells me mine doesn't qualify. Now my lights will not work at dark, to say the least this is very dangerous and GM needs to hope I do not have an accident due to no headlights at dark. It is over 3000.00 just for parts and no promises from GM this will fix or keep from happening again. Gm should be ashamed of their integrity”
NHTSA complaint #11384475, filed 2020-12, 60,000 miles“After it rained, I noticed there were 3+ inches of water in the driver side headlight assembly causing moisture buildup. The buildup leads to having no headlights. I have tried covering it up with car covers and drying out the water but nothing has worked. A few months have gone by and the passenger side is now also affected.”
NHTSA complaint #11286420, filed 2019-12, 120,000 miles“I am issuing with the headlight low beam. The light is very dim. I have noticed several complaints on the same issue. Cadillac still has not issued a recall for this problem. This problem is a safety issue, driving visibility is low this could result into an accident. I have had the outside of the headlight clean, but no difference in low beam visibility. This is a safety issue gor many drivers.”
NHTSA complaint #11204525, filed 2019-04, 100,000 miles“Takata recall headlights don't work good at night I have to use high bean because the low bean everyone complain about not able to see and I did receive a recall letter and I take it to the dealer but they say that there was no recall for this car and this is been goin on since I got the car”
NHTSA complaint #11232540, filed 2019-07, 155,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 98 | 58% |
| 2015 | 302 | 68% |
| 2014 | 266 | 68% |
| 2013 | 217 | 55% |
| 2012 | 233 | 56% |
| 2011 | 198 | 44% |
| 2010 | 225 | 47% |
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 7 | 10% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2010 Cadillac SRX
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 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Cadillac SRX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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