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Re: Cadillac SRX reliability, maintenance, and quality??? [neednewwheel1]
by srxlemon
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Oct 10, 2007 (5:00 pm)
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Replying to: neednewwheel1 (Oct 01, 2007 5:57 am)
My 2007 SRX purchased 4 months ago is a LEMON. It is currently in the shop for the third time for a total of 28 days with a transmission issue. Now they are waiting on a new transmission, but none can be found. Time to enact the Lemon Law in Ohio.
V8 - Six speed Auto
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Re: Cadillac SRX reliability, maintenance, and quality??? [srxlemon]
by sls002
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Oct 12, 2007 (8:17 am)
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Replying to: srxlemon (Oct 10, 2007 5:00 pm)
I have a V8 with the six speed auto and have had no problems as yet. My SRX is about 5 months old with over 8000 miles. I am curious as to what the transmission problem is.
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Re: Cadillac SRX reliability, maintenance, and quality??? [sls002]
by srxlemon
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Oct 15, 2007 (12:34 pm)
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Replying to: sls002 (Oct 12, 2007 8:17 am)
From the somewhat limited information I have, it was a bad casting resulting in metal shavings in the transmission. They are installing a brand new transmission this week.
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Re: Cadillac SRX reliability, maintenance, and quality??? [srxlemon]
by sls002
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Oct 16, 2007 (3:09 pm)
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Replying to: srxlemon (Oct 15, 2007 12:34 pm)
That should fix the transmission problems then. I have not had any problems with mine.
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Bad SRX
by badsrx
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Apr 21, 2008 (12:30 pm)
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I have a 2004 SRX. It has the V8 and every option. It has been the worst car I have ever owned. A partial listing of the problems include leaks into the rear storage compartments, corroding trim, sunroof will not open/close and is noisy, side view mirrors malfunction, coolant pump failure, heater core failure, defective brake pads, DVD system failure, failure to start for no reason, paint flaws etc. etc. The dealer has been of no assistance. GM has been worse. The Cadillac customer service people are experts at "managing" upset customers. They keep asking me what I want. I keep telling them all I want is a car that does not require service, on average, every three weeks. They treat me like I am trying to extort them. I have given up. This was the first and now last GM I will ever own. Do yourself a favor and buy an Acura MDX. I have had 2 Acuras and 2 Volvo's and they were superior in every regard.
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Re: Bad SRX [badsrx]
by ericzoom
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Apr 21, 2008 (12:48 pm)
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Replying to: badsrx (Apr 21, 2008 12:30 pm)
I'm sorry your having so many problems with your SRX.
I have an 08 SRX V6, and "Knock on Wood" no problems yet.
Your 1st mistake is actually buying an SRX, let alone any GM product. My car is leased, and i won't ever go beyond the warranty period for any GM vehicle. I just don't think they seem to last in the long run. Just my opinion from experience with other GM leased vehicles.
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Re: Bad SRX [ericzoom]
by badsrx
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Apr 21, 2008 (1:56 pm)
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Replying to: ericzoom (Apr 21, 2008 12:48 pm)
Point of clarification. The SRX is leased. I like the car however I have a bad one. There has never been a time during the duration of the lease where the car did not have a problem that required service or was waiting for parts. It has gotten to the point where I simply ignore smaller defects rather than endure another trip to the dealer (only to be told that they have to order the parts). The worst part is the attitude of GM. You would think that with less than 6 months left on the lease they might make some kind of deal in return for leasing another vehicle....nothing. My last 2 Volvo's saw the dealers contacting me to bring them back early and get another one (and they were great cars). GM can't see the forest for the trees. I have never been treated this way by any other company. I tried to escalate my concerns to more senior people at GM only to be told that "they don't talk to customers". That is a direct quote and one of the funniest comments I think I have ever heard. I have chosen to vote with my feet. None of my friends would ever consider buying/leasing a cadillac as a result.
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Re: Bad SRX [badsrx]
by ericzoom
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Apr 21, 2008 (3:15 pm)
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Replying to: badsrx (Apr 21, 2008 1:56 pm)
Pardon me, but you stated " It's the worst car I have ever owned ". I assumed the obvious.
As far as your dealings with GM, I understand how that can be very frustrating.
I'm surprised they couldn't have even done a pull-ahead on the lease, but i guess that would only apply if you leased another GM vehicle.
I'm also curious that if you had such good luck with Volvo and Acura, why bother with Cadillac in the first place?
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Re: Bad SRX [ericzoom]
by badsrx
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Apr 22, 2008 (6:01 am)
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Replying to: ericzoom (Apr 21, 2008 3:15 pm)
The SRX is an interesting vehicle and was a good size for our family. It is my wife's vehicle and she liked the extra horsepower. I was willing to take the leap of faith and lease another Caddy or an Enclave but as I mentioned, GM/dealer were not willing to do anything. I have since been told that the 04 models were a disaster with many dealers having to make right with customers. What is most frustrating (and even funny) is getting Cadillac customer service on the phone and recounting the service history and making them state for the record that they see no problem with a vehicle that has had more than 20 service visits. It is like trying to convince them that the earth is flat. I have learned that the dealers have very little say in these matters and that they have a dim view of GM. The dealers get left holding the bag. This should be a concern to anyone looking at a Cadillac. If you have problems you are on your own.
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