2011 Cadillac SRX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 447 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Cadillac SRX, 3% of the 447 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,750 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.
“2011 Cadillac SRX with 20,000 miles on it had the entire wheel hub come apart. Bolts fell out and the remaining bolts were all loosened. This problem ruined the caliper and brakes. I was lucky that I was not driving on the highway very often as I could have had a very serious crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10692526, filed 2015-03, 20,500 miles“The car is swaying back and forth at speeds above 50 MPH on good roads. Had mechanic look at it and he said shocks were good and everything looked fine. After researching on internet I found that others had a problem with the rear toe link adjuster. So I looked at mine and found it loose but the nut has not backed off. I think it has rusted and is slipping in the threads. I can send a video showing how loose it is when I push it up and down. If you want to see what a part looks like before the accident please contact me tomorrow, april 12, before I get it replaced. We are afraid to drive it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11407521, filed 2021-04, 187,000 miles“I pulled out of a parking spot and then suddenly my car jolted to a stop. I had heard a snapping noise and the car wouldn't move forward or backwards. I looked at my tire only to find it was bowed in towards my car instead of away from it since the wheel should have been turned away from the car. Upon further review the tire rod had snapped. If the tire rod could easily snap as I was simply pulling out of a parking spot then it could have easily snapped while on the highway which would have resulted in injuries to myself and my child.”
NHTSA complaint #10606058, filed 2014-06, 71,500 miles“Driving down the road at 45 MPH and engine dies. Complete lose of engine power, steering and braking. Has happened twice. Can only imagine what would happened if I had been driving on highway at 70 MPH. Did manage to manhandle the car to the side of the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10573038, filed 2014-03, 38,000 miles“When you go through a puddle the steering locks up and you can't move for about 15 20 seconds this causes you to panic and is dangerous cause you can't straight out the wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #11048116, filed 2017-11, 89,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017868Apr 11, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 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…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10233331Mar 8, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8 | 2% |
| 2012 | 18 | 4% |
| 2011 | 13 | 3% |
| 2010 | 17 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 9 | 13% |
| 2005 | 17 | 14% |
| 2004 | 25 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2011 Cadillac SRX
198 complaintsSuspension
63 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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