2011 Cadillac SRX lighting problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Mar 26, 2026FLLighting

   The low beam headlights are useless for night driving. The operator is required to run high beam during any night time or low light operation. This creates a safety issue for both the operator and any incoming vehicles.

   NHTSA complaint #11727193 · source
2. Filed Nov 20, 2025TXLighting

   The headlight low beam illumination is extremely dangerous for driving at night. Very poor illumination distance and very poor overall lighting. Can barely even see pedestrians walking if on the side or crossing the road, VERY DANGEROUS!! Have to turn on high-beams when possible just to see at night.

   NHTSA complaint #11700660 · source
3. Filed Apr 24, 2025INLighting

   I own a 2011 Cadillac SRX and have experienced a serious issue with the headlights. Over time, the headlights became extremely dim, making it difficult and dangerous to drive at night. This was not due to the bulbs themselves, but rather an issue with the headlight housing or design, which many other Cadillac SRX owners have also reported. The visibility is so poor that it creates a major safety concern for myself, my passengers, and others on the road. Despite the…

   NHTSA complaint #11656478 · source
4. Filed Feb 25, 2025NJLighting

   The car is extremely unsafe. The headlights are dim no matter how many times they are replaced. I have to drive with high beams on.

   NHTSA complaint #11644719 · source
5. Filed Dec 11, 2024OHBrakesLighting

   After braking hard, skidding or going over a hard bump, brakes go to the floor and do not recover. This has ongoing since I purchased the car in 2012.

   NHTSA complaint #11630207 · source
6. Filed Jun 24, 2024ARLighting

   The headlights are failing at night creating a safety concern. The first time I drove at night the headlights were like not even on. I about hit someone when they approached me and I dimmed my lights. You can see only on brights. Performed Google search to learn many of these, if not all, have faulty headlights. Purchased this vehicle in March 2024, contacted dealer was advised it’s not covered under warranty. Was advised to take it to the GM dealer, they want $1200 each…

   NHTSA complaint #11596089 · source
7. Filed Jun 15, 2024MABrakesLighting

   My 2011 SRX has lost brake power 4 times in the past 2 years. I reported to GM as other owners had this complaint. I hit the brakes at low speed when going into a parking lot incline and lose my brake power. The brakes go to the floor and eventually the car stops. Thankfully no other car was near me as the car is hard to stop. I also slammed on my brakes around 25-30 mph as another car was coming head on in my lane. Once the collision was avoided I tried to stop at a red…

   NHTSA complaint #11594514 · source
8. Filed Mar 15, 2024TNLighting

   Over time the headlight casings have moisture inside. Also, the plastic covering to the headlights is no longer clear but is cloudy. Driving at night I am forced to put on the high beams to brighten up the road ahead of me. Memphis Cadillac dealership said there is a history of this problem. They will not work on the car because of this. Is there a recall? Please let me know. Thank you.

   NHTSA complaint #11577599 · source
9. Filed Jan 24, 2024PALighting

   The headlights on my 2011 Cadillac SRX4 (62,000 miles and garage kept from new until 2 years ago) started to fail in 2022. The passenger side failed in 2022 and had to be replaced at an out of pocket cost of $1,536.98. The driver's side failed on 1/15/2024 and it had to be replaced at an out of pocket cost of $2,046.70. I understand that there was not a recall on this problem but rather a reimbursement program. I was told by the Dealer that that program ended in 2020. I…

   NHTSA complaint #11567528 · source
10. Filed Aug 16, 2023PALighting

    I never got a recall on the light repair. Has moisture in headlight. You can not see at night. Lights are very low lighting. It is a safety risk. Going to church at night is impossible. You cannot see out ahead. Trying to watch for deer. I got one light fixed few years ago. I cannot afford another. Is there a recall. The picture loaded is what light looks like on drivers side. I pray they stand behind the light. Thank you for caring

    NHTSA complaint #11538860 · source
11. Filed Feb 1, 2023TXFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionLightingSteering

    My lights have conditions and when it rains one of my lights do not come on until it is dry. I have replaced two bulbs since 2020. Now my steering wheel warning light came on, I had steering wheel fluid put in, and it's still hard to turn, and the warning light is still coming on with StabiliTrak warning light

    NHTSA complaint #11505049 · source
12. Filed Jan 14, 2023ILLighting

    Both headlights are filled with condensation which makes driving the car not too good at night getting concerned that they might go out at night due to a short or something cuz of the water

    NHTSA complaint #11501771 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology