2004 Cadillac SRX Recalls, Complaints & Specs
7 safety recalls list the 2004 Cadillac SRX, and owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
7 safety recalls for the 2004 Cadillac SRX
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Ignition (electrical system)
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact…
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Automatic transmission (power train)
GM is recalling 17,301 my 2004 cadillac srx vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the transmission shift lever can be moved from the "park" position with the ignition "on" and without the operator depressing the brake pedal or, in some cases, the shifter can be moved from the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pawl stopper and a bushing within the shifter assembly free of charge. The recall began on december 3, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or through their website at <a…
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Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, 'accelerator control systems.' if one of the two accelerator pedal return springs fails and the temperature is -22 degrees f to -40 degrees f, the engine may not return to idle within three seconds, as required.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly. This recall began on march 8, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
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Air bags
On certain passenger vehicles, an interaction between the sensing and diagnostic module and vehicle's electrical system may cause the driver's frontal air bag and/or roof-mounted side impact air bag to deploy when the ignition key is turned to the "on" position.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The recall began on may 20, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
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Linkages (steering)
On certain passenger vehicles involved in this campaign, the lower control arm ball stud nut/washer assemblies with washers were made of the wrong material. The washers may fracture and become loose or fall away from the vehicle, reducing clamp load. Separation of the control arm ball stud and steering knuckle, due to disengagement of…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ball stud joints and measure the torque of the nut for all front lower control arms in all models affected as well as the rear lower control arms on the xlr and corvette. If the torque is not…
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with all wheel drive, the antilock brake system (ABS) may improperly temporarily isolate the driver from the foundation brake system for a maximum of 1.25 seconds.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS traction control system controller. Owner notification began on may 10, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
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Seats
Certain passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." one or both front anchor tabs for the front bucket seats are not engaged in the floor pan reinforcement slots. A seat with only one tab engaged or neither engaged would not meet the…
Remedy: Dealers will ensure that both front anchor tabs are fully seated in the floor pan reinforcement slots. Owner notification began september 19, 2003. Owners should contact GM at 1-800-458-8006.
216 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Cadillac SRX have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA; 16 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 17 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 73,851 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 36 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the power steering and power brakes were inoperative. No warning lights were”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 18, 2026 · Engine
“2004 Cadillac SRX had emissions recall work completed in 2008. Since that time GM and Cadillac have had numerous recalls in subsequent model years with the same issue. Emissions problems have reoccurr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 19, 2023 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Cadillac SRX (SRX 2WD, SRX AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–17 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 13–15 / 19–21 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.6/4.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Cadillac SRX model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Cadillac SRX model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Cadillac SRX | 7 | 216 |
| 2005 Cadillac SRX | 3 | 122 |
| 2006 Cadillac SRX | 3 | 68 |
| 2007 Cadillac SRX | 1 | 52 |
| 2008 Cadillac SRX | 0 | 47 |
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 0 | 27 |
| 2010 Cadillac SRX | 6 | 474 |
| 2011 Cadillac SRX | 7 | 446 |
| 2012 Cadillac SRX | 3 | 416 |
| 2013 Cadillac SRX | 5 | 393 |
| 2014 Cadillac SRX | 2 | 390 |
| 2015 Cadillac SRX | 4 | 442 |
| 2016 Cadillac SRX | 2 | 168 |
| 2019 Cadillac SRX | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2004 Cadillac SRX
How do I know if my 2004 Cadillac SRX has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 7 campaigns currently list the 2004 Cadillac SRX; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Cadillac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V346000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Cadillac models
- Deville2,725 complaints
- CTS2,217 complaints
- Escalade1,713 complaints
- Seville801 complaints
- Escalade ESV533 complaints
- DTS527 complaints
- Catera468 complaints
- STS430 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.