2011 Cadillac SRX Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 5%of 447 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Cadillac SRX, 5% of the 447 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 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.
“Last year in 2018 took my car in to GM and they could not find any thing wrong with my issue of car Cadillac 2011 SRX and found through web sit that this series of vehicles had a recall and the blower system for the defrost system, and my car is having the same exact issues and Cadillac will not fix it”
NHTSA complaint #11222517, filed 2019-06, 86,000 miles“The factory low beam headlights on this car pose a safety risk for everyone on the road. You can barely see anything on the road with the low beam headlights on this car. The high beam headlights work perfect, but the low beam headlights are dangerous. I've seen many people that drive this vehicle have the same problem. I believe a recall should be put into place due to this problem originating from the factory.”
NHTSA complaint #11292577, filed 2020-01, 103,000 miles“Low beam headlights, illuminate at dangerously low levels. It makes it very hard to drive at night making very dangerous driving conditions. To see at night, I often have to drive with my high beams on, which is very dangerous for oncoming traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #11155297, filed 2018-12, 120,000 miles“I was driving on highway when I heard a sound like an object hitting the car. The sunroof began to shatter. There was no one around who may have hit the car or sunroof. Updated 09/15/15”
NHTSA complaint #10746970, filed 2015-08, 5,603 miles“When using low beams it's like driving blind! You can barely see a foot in front of you at night. Must use high beams at night or risk your life due to lack of visibility due to discoloration/problem with lens covers!”
NHTSA complaint #11384702, filed 2020-12, 72,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V149000Mar 4, 2011General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 buick lacrosse and cadillac srx vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor…Covers: Cadillac SRX 2011, Buick Lacrosse 2011
Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 | 4% |
| 2015 | 25 | 6% |
| 2014 | 27 | 7% |
| 2013 | 18 | 5% |
| 2012 | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 | 22 | 5% |
| 2010 | 13 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 9 | 19% |
| 2007 | 8 | 15% |
| 2006 | 3 | 4% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 15 | 7% |
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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