2015 Cadillac SRX Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 443 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,235miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Cadillac SRX, 2% of the 443 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,235 miles. 2 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.
“-I was traveling south on fm , miles north of miami, tx when a deer ran out in front of me. I struck it front center and onstar immediately called for emergency services. First thing I noticed was one of the air bags deployed and after pulling of the road and coming to a stop, I noticed a fire from the passenger side of the engine compartment. I exited the vehicle and still on the phone with onstar, my car fully engulfed within 15 minutes. The fire department was on site after the car was fully engulfed and took an hour to put out the flames. My car was a total loss. …”
NHTSA complaint #11023878, filed 2017-09, 44,470 miles“While driving on the highway, the stabilitrak and check engine warning indicator lights come on. Next a warning reads, engine running at reduced power and the car slows down. When I cut the car off and restart, the warning indicator lights reset and the car will drive normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10981213, filed 2017-04, 32,000 miles“On Monday, August 5, 2024 when I started the vehicle and began driving to work I noticed upon startup the engine was clearly noticeably louder. It also made a strange bogging downshift type noise when idling. Upon driving, the noise seemed to go in and out but once reaching approximately 40mph the noise got noticeably loud again and the vehicle seemed as though it was having gear shifting issues. I had the transmission fluid flushed and filled costing me $300. …”
NHTSA complaint #11635733, filed 2025-01“Started hearing sounds on both sides of the car while driving. A sound that got louder the faster we went. Driving home on a 65 mile journey, about 12 miles from the house the ABS, Brake, and traction control lights all came on and stayed on. The car felt like it was much harder to drive. Pulled over safely and picked up the manual. Not much in there. Did a quick search on the web and found that this issue seems to be a long standing issue for my model car but that I could try to drive it home but do so with extra caution it don’t drive if the roads were wet. Roads were dry. …”
NHTSA complaint #11771780, filed 2026-10“The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. Upon inspection, the contact noticed a piece from the engine had fallen out of the vehicle. The contact stated that the battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the idler pulley bolt replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11438080, filed 2021-10, 96,000 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…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 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.
- 11011900Nov 22, 2024This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 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.
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 2015 Cadillac SRX
302 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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