2013 Cadillac SRX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 393 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,171miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Cadillac SRX, 3% of the 393 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,171 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving , if I slide on ice , mud or gravel while driving , the brake pedal pulses then goes almost to the floor then it comes back up to normal pedal position and if you press it to slow down the pedal is spongy and goes almost to the floor with very little stopping power. After car sits parked it seems to repair itself. Repairing itself might take a couple hours or one to two days. I am unable to drive this car when brakes fail. I just keep checking for when my brakes come back, then I drive. This has now happened 4 times in 2 yrs. The Cadillac technitions are unable to find problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11316156, filed 2020-03, 89,100 miles“I was driving on I-90 in illinois when I attempted to stop the vehicle and the vehicle accelerated and struck a vehicle and continued to accelerate until the emergency brake was activated and the vehicle finally stopped. There was a recall on the vehicle transmission and brake system, I went to rizza Cadillac and the recall was alleged to be performed on 25 march 2013, but the vehicle did exactly what was suppose to be repaired on the recall and the brakes failed causing the accident. The recall number is 13053.”
NHTSA complaint #10531788, filed 2013-07, 8,700 miles“This is a report of a nearly fatal accident on june 29th, 2013 with a new Cadillac SRX that was leased from GM. The accident involved both me and my daughter who were belted in the vehicle which caught fire and accelerate to 110 MPH. We were traveling on rt 127 n with the cruise control set at 60 MPH. I was passing another vehicle and the speed started to dramatically increase. I would break and the speed would come down and then it would continue to rise. Black smoke was coming out of the engine. Using both feet on the brake, it finally came down to 5mph, but it would not stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10524252, filed 2013-07, 600 miles“Brakes give out when pressed a hard while in motion to come to a stop. While stopped brake pedal will go all the way to the floor and brakes do not engage.have to pump brake pedal continuously while stopped to regain pressure or while in motion brakes do not engage. Occurs on street, highway. Will occur while braking after hitting a pothole as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11317675, filed 2020-03, 71,242 miles“I am reporting Ed Morse Cadillac Delray Beach, for improperly handling a manufacturer recall service, which resulted in a new safety issue on my 2013 Cadillac SRX. On February 22nd 2025 I brought my vehicle in for the Cadillac rear tow link separation recall. After the dealership performed the repair, my ABS system malfunctioned—an issue that never existed before. The dealership initially acknowledged the issue but later dismissed it and refused to acknowledge the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11651062, filed 2025-03Related 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.
- 11011779Dec 6, 2024This preliminary information discusses potential for a code C0010.5A to store in the brake controller which appears to be setting falsely or is induced by the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This 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.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 | 4% |
| 2015 | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 | 13 | 3% |
| 2012 | 45 | 11% |
| 2011 | 40 | 9% |
| 2010 | 24 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 13% |
| 2007 | 6 | 12% |
| 2006 | 3 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 5% |
| 2004 | 29 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2013 Cadillac SRX
217 complaintsElectrical system
52 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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