2013 Cadillac SRX transmission problems

The 2013 Cadillac SRX has 31 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Transmission complaints

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Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

SRX transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

14V212000TransmissionApril 25, 2014 · 50,571 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A three to four second lag in acceleration may increase the risk of crash.

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.

What owners report

“Two incidents of the same failure, although a few years apart. Vehicle placed in "Park" (foot on the brake, which is necessary in order to shift into P); when brake pedal released, vehicle suddenly revs and lurches forward. First time, in garage, and so minor damage except to items in garage;…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 7, 2025 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2013 Cadillac SRX have?

NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 2013 Cadillac SRX transmission — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Cadillac SRX transmission?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the transmission: 14V212000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.