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2013 CADILLAC SRX POWER TRAIN Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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POWER TRAIN Safety Recalls

Critical #14V212000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your 2013 Cadillac SRX with a 3.6L engine might have a problem with its transmission control module that can cause a delay in acceleration.
Risk if Unfixed
This delay could increase the risk of a crash, especially in situations where you need to quickly accelerate.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this repair is on the house. A dealership will simply reprogram the transmission control module to fix the issue at no cost to you.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured May 29, 2012, through June 26, 2013, and equipped with 3.6L engines. In the affected vehicles, in certain driving situations, there may be a three to four second lag in acceleration due to the transmission control module (TCM) programming.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A three to four second lag in acceleration may increase the risk of crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. General Motors' number for this recall is 14132.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #13V097000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect.
Risk if Unfixed
If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Free Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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