2011 Cadillac SRX Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 8%of 447 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Cadillac SRX, 8% of the 447 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hesitation when excellarating. This is fery scary and dangerous, as when I pull out in traffic, hit the gas, and nothing happens for about 3 seconds. I have taken my car to the dealership, and they claim nothing is wrong. But I know it s. My husband is a mechanic with the army, and he says that car is a death trap waiting to happen”
NHTSA complaint #11103335, filed 2018-06, 33,000 miles“Transmission shifting delay is a issue, continuously, from day one . I complained to the dealer many times, nothing could be done. On a few occasions this delay made me pretty scary and dangerous. I know that there was a recall for 2012 and newer models for similar problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11020456, filed 2017-08, 1,000 miles“This problem has been happening since I bought car with 9000 miles on it the dealer claims it is the transmission learning your driving habits, I do not agree. What happens is at any given time when the accelerator is pushed the engine/transmission will hesitate. This is happening with more frequency and more lag time. It does not matter if you are merging at 50 MPH or turning right on red. The dealer also claims this is a common complaint. …”
NHTSA complaint #10967691, filed 2017-03, 10,000 miles“My stabilizer track/ABS light came on but before it did my car was driving about 20 miles even though I had my foot down on the gas. Then it jumps into moving fast. The light goes on and off, so when it's off the car won't move it drags then it jumps but when the stabilizer track/ABS light comes back on it doesn't do this. I checked recalls and it says my vehicle doesn't have any but who knows if this has been fixed improperly before. I was driving and cars were beeping then when it jumped I almost hit a car in front of me.”
NHTSA complaint #11339471, filed 2020-07, 113,500 miles“The rear differential has failed. The warning light came on, so I took my car in to be checked. The part has been on back order for 3 weeks and I am now being told it will be 2+ more weeks before I will hear anything, along with all other GM customers in the country that are waiting for this part. I have been told by Cadillac there is no specific date on its arrival. Should this not be a recall item if the part is not available for this long? I am not sure how many people are waiting for it as of yet. I am trying to find out with little help from Cadillac.”
NHTSA complaint #11173564, filed 2019-02, 52,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V595000Dec 20, 2011General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 cadillac srx vehicles manufactured from october 26, 2008, through june 23, 2011, for failing to…Covers: Cadillac SRX 2010–2011
Related service bulletins
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 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.
- 10246488Nov 30, 2023This service bulletin advises the tech of updated Diagnostic procedures in Service Information (SI) to avoid misdiagnosis when addressing a customer concern of Service Rear Axle…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 18 | 4% |
| 2014 | 21 | 5% |
| 2013 | 31 | 8% |
| 2012 | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 | 36 | 8% |
| 2010 | 46 | 10% |
| 2009 | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 | 11 | 23% |
| 2007 | 12 | 23% |
| 2006 | 13 | 19% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 34 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2011 Cadillac SRX
198 complaintsSuspension
63 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsSteering
13 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 29, 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