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.
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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.
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