Recall Alert: 2010-11 Cadillac SRX

General Motors is recalling 20,000 model-year 2010 and 2011 Cadillac SRX SUVs for problems with the transmission shift cable. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, cables in the affected vehicles were improperly installed and may come out of the transmission bracket.
 
In these cases, owners may not be able to shift the vehicle out of gear. The shifter may also indicate that it’s in Park when it’s in another gear. Affected vehicles were built from Oct. 26, 2008, through June 23, 2011. You can find your vehicle's manufacture date on a label affixed to the driver's side doorjamb.

Owner notification will begin in January. GM dealers will inspect and replace the affected parts free of charge. For more info, owners can call Cadillac at 866-982-2339 or NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236.

2012 Cadillac SRX Video

The Cadillac SRX is nipping at the heels of the CTS series for best-selling Cadillac of the year. The model’s appeal comes from its good exterior looks and composed ride. There are still some issues though, including so-so brakes and some interior design gaffes, according to Cars.com Senior Editor Bill Jackson.

2012 Cadillac SRX: Car Seat Check

With its angular exterior, the 2012 Cadillac SRX looks fast, and it backs up those looks with a new-for-2012 308-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 that will have Mom and Dad arguing over who gets to drive the kids to school. However, all those angles really hamper the SRX's rear visibility, making the optional backup camera a must-have for this five-seat crossover.

For the Car Seat Check, we use a Graco SnugRide 30 rear-facing infant-safety seat, a Britax Roundabout convertible child-safety seat and Graco high-back TurboBooster seat.

Cars.com Reviews the 2012 Cadillac SRX

The Cadillac SRX has been a strong seller for GM’s luxury brand, and a lot of that appeal stems from the crossover’s edgy looks, according to Cars.com senior editor Bill Jackson. Still, looks can only get you so far. With an upgraded powertrain, the SRX feels punchy, but the brakes, transmission and backseat headroom still need work, he says.

2012 Cadillac SRX Review

The 2012 Cadillac SRX and the College Road Trip

Because my daughter has fallen in love with a specific college based in upstate New York, she decided that I needed to fall in love with it as well, so off we went. We took Cadillac’s two-row SRX SUV/crossover, and just looking at it, I could feel my testosterone increasing.

The 2012 SRX is a manly car. It looks like it’s designed with guys in mind, it’s got a 306 horsepower V-6 engine, and the way it drives requires the more masculine side of any driver. What does that mean? Let me count the ways:

Cadillac Shows Off New Multimedia System, Interiors

It’s been a busy day at GM; we’ve already brought you news on the new Chevy TrailBlazer and Spark EV. Not to be outdone by Chevrolet, Cadillac also released images and details of its new state-of-the-art multimedia system and a sneak peek into Caddy’s future interior design.

The new multimedia system, called CUE, is Cadillac’s version of Chevrolet’s MyLink or Buick/GMC’s IntelliLink system. CUE, which stands for Cadillac User Experience, will give owners access to hands-free texting, navigation and traffic updates, and Pandora or Stitcher applications when a smartphone is tethered to the system.

CUE is an upgrade over MyLink mostly through its hardware and interior cabin integration. Shown in the photos below and above are examples of CUE in a redesigned Cadillac SRX and an unknown future car, either the upcoming XTS flagship sedan or the ATS compact sports sedan. None of these vehicles has been shown to the public, but GM confirmed that all three will go on sale in 2012.

Recall Alert: 2011 Cadillac SRX

GM is recalling 47,401 2011 Cadillac SRX crossovers because the module controlling an airbag may not be programmed properly, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

In the affected vehicles, the right-side curtain airbag is programmed to turn off if the passenger-sensing system detects the front passenger seat is unoccupied. However, the right rear occupant may not be protected in frontal and side crashes. The airbag will deploy during a vehicle rollover.

The recall is expected to begin June 17. GM dealers will reprogram the sensing and diagnostic module for free. For more info, owners can call Cadillac at 866-982-2339 or NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236.

Ch-Ch-Changes: 2012 Cadillac SRX

For the 2012 model year, the Cadillac SRX gets a new, more powerful base powertrain and other luxury features added to its standard roster list.

All SRX models now get a standard 300-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 producing 260 pounds-feet of torque, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. That engine replaces both the standard 265-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 and the upgraded 300-hp, turbocharged 2.8-liter V-6, according to Cadillac spokeswoman Jordana Strosberg.

We thought the 3.0-liter V-6 offered modest power, and while the 2.8-liter accelerated well, its premium fuel and subpar gas mileage left us wanting. The 3.6-liter is already used in vehicles like the Cadillac CTS, which has great acceleration.

The new V-6 can run on E85 fuel, and Cadillac expects similar gas mileage as the 3.0-liter V-6, which is rated at 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. All-wheel drive is still available.

Other added features include standard Bluetooth connectivity on all trims. Door locks are now placed on the driver’s side and passenger side doors instead of just on the center console. Luxury, Performance and Premium trims now get a heated steering wheel. Performance and Premium trims also get standard 20-inch wheels.

The 2012 SRX will go on sale later this summer. Pricing will be announced later, according to Cadillac.

Recall Alert: 2011 Buick Lacrosse, Cadillac SRX

General Motors is recalling about 10,000 Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac SRX vehicles over potential failures of the climate control system, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

In the affected vehicles, software in the electronic climate control unit may disable the ability to adjust the heating, ventilation or air conditioning. If the condition affects the defrost system when it is required, it may decrease the driver’s visibility and increase the likelihood of a crash.

The recall is expected to begin this month. Dealers will reprogram the software in the climate control system to correct the problem. Owners can call GM at 866-608-8080 or NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236.

Recall Alert: 2011 Cadillac SRX, Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain

General Motors is recalling 97,843 crossover vehicles because of a defective seat belt buckle in the driver’s seat and/or front passenger seat, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The GM vehicles involved in the recall are the 2011 Cadillac SRX, 2011 Chevrolet Equinox and the 2011 GMC Terrain.
 
In the affected vehicles, the anchor of the seat belt buckle may fracture and separate near the seat attachment during a crash. As a result, the seat belt may not properly restrain the passenger, increasing the risk of injury.
 
GM will begin notifying owners on or before Jan. 18, and dealers will repair the buckles as necessary for free. For more info, owners can call Cadillac at 866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 800-630-2438, GMC at 866-996-9463 or NHTSA’s safety hot line at 888-327-4236.