2016 Cadillac SRX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Cadillac SRX, 4% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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 sitting at a traffic light stationary on a city street with a steep hill. I had my foot on the break waiting for the light to turn green. My breaks started to vibrate and then went out completely and I rolled back into the car behind me.”
NHTSA complaint #11289235, filed 2019-12, 47,000 miles“My car was in line for a car wash at val ward Cadillac parking lot. My electronic brake was on. The brake light on the dashboard indicated this. The car was in drive but stationary for approx two minutes. The car suddenly surged forward. I thought my car was hit in the back. I didn't understand why the car surged forward. My car hit the car in front of me. After the accident, the cars were separated by val ward personnel. They had to release my electronic brake in order to move my car. Per Cadillac, if electronic brake is engaged, it will release when gas pedal pressure is applied. …”
NHTSA complaint #11074077, filed 2018-02, 11,200 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. While starting the vehicle, the air bag and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the brakes, transmission fluid, TPMS sensor, radiator fluid, and front-driver’s air bag needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V329000 (Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was 138,199.”
NHTSA complaint #11772425, filed 2026-10, 138,199 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at 10mph and approaching a stop sign, the contact depressed on the brake pedal but the vehicle did not stop which caused the contact to crash into the rear-end of the vehicle in front. The air bags did not deploy. There was no warning light illuminated. There was no medical treatment needed at the scene, however, the driver in the other vehicle reached out to an attorney the day after the accident to state they were hurt. A police report was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11428552, filed 2021-08, 67,000 miles“On lights they are very dim, makeing it a rist to drive at night, safty. On brake makes a squeel when applying, had it in to service several times ,they say nothing is wrongwith it. Cadalics should not make noise like that makes poeple look at car like somethings wrong with it,which it is.”
NHTSA complaint #11323024, filed 2020-05Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 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 2016 Cadillac SRX
98 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Cadillac SRX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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