NHTSA Recall 10V223000: Engine and engine cooling
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 547 vehicles. It affects 2010 Cadillac SRX.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V223000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N100093 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | May 25, 2010 |
| Owner notification | June 11, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General motors is recalling certain model year 2010 cadillac srx equipped with a 2.8l v6 engine. If low octane (regular) fuel is used in the vehicle instead of the required high octane (premium) fuel as stated in the owner manual and on the fuel filler door, the combination of regular fuel usage and aggressive driving maneuvers may induce pre-ignition. If pre-ignition occurs, you may hear a pinging or knocking sound from the engine.
Safety risk
If the vehicle continues to be driven after the onset of this noise, a connecting rod or piston may break, resulting in engine damage, and perhaps engine failure, which would disable the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the engine control module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before june 11, 2010. Owners may contact the cadillac customer assistance center at 1-866-982-2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Notes
GM's recall campaign number is n100093.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V223000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac SRX | 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.