2013 Cadillac SRX Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 4%of 393 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,750miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Cadillac SRX, 4% of the 393 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,750 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The engine shut down in the middle of the freeway. I had no power to accelerate the car. There was no light on the dashboard to let me know that the car wasn't running. I had hit the brakes and there was no power brake. Then I tried to accelerate. I was going downhill and was able to coast across two lanes of traffic to the side. Mass airflow sensor was bad.”
NHTSA complaint #11001655, filed 2017-06, 60,000 miles“When entering the street from my driveway, the transmission failed to engage for four to five seconds. This has happened several times. When I took the vehicle in to galles & davis in albuquerque, they said the problem was due to an electronic acceleration system and that nothing culd be done.”
NHTSA complaint #10548146, filed 2013-10, 1,477 miles“I was driving on a side road, came to a busy road stop sign, stopped, went to turn right and lost acceleration power for approximately 5 seconds. My car just coasted into the direction I was turning my steering wheel. No power! Fortunately, at the time, there no cars coming close enough, to make my vehicle a hazard. But, if the conditions were different, I certainly would have been in danger. The power picked back up after a few seconds, and I had acceleration power again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10563358, filed 2014-02, 5,500 miles“My car had been stalling, or jerking when a accelerating for a week or so before the following incident, but due to the shelter in place ordinance, l put off taking it to a mechanic. However, my car finally shut off at a stop light, causing a distracted driver to nearly rear end me. A friendly driver assisted me with pushing it (traveling north on mannheim rd in hillside) to an amoco station. I called onstar initially to get it towed, but since my father is a retired mechanic, l called him. He was able to start it and drove it to their home just a couple miles from that location. …”
NHTSA complaint #11325297, filed 2020-05, 80,000 miles“Takata recall about 2 weeks ago, I notice while driving that I'm loosing the acceleration. The front gausr of RPM is not consistent. We can feel the engine is having trouble going forwrd evry time I punch in the gas pedal. My passanger and I can feel the acceleration bit chocking. So, I brought it some mechanics & they says possible time chain problem. They diagnose the car and here some of the code came out. P0011, p0014, p0016, p0018, p0021. At first, they thought of changing the camshaft sensors and crankshaft sensors maybe it would resolve the problem but it didn't. …”
NHTSA complaint #11244964, filed 2019-08, 73 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 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.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 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.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010490Oct 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 17 | 4% |
| 2012 | 15 | 4% |
| 2011 | 25 | 6% |
| 2010 | 52 | 11% |
| 2009 | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 | 5 | 11% |
| 2007 | 6 | 12% |
| 2006 | 13 | 19% |
| 2005 | 16 | 13% |
| 2004 | 15 | 7% |
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 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsBrakes
13 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 27, 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