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SevereNHTSA·10V223000·Announced 2010-05-25

General Motors Recalls 2010 Cadillac SRX for Engine Pre-Ignition Risk

General Motors is recalling 2010 Cadillac SRX vehicles with 2.8L V6 engines because using regular fuel may cause pre-ignition, leading to engine failure and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine component failure) that can lead to vehicle disablement and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010 Cadillac SRX vehicles equipped with a 2.8L V6 engine. The recall addresses a defect where using low-octane (regular) fuel instead of the required high-octane (premium) fuel, combined with aggressive driving, may induce pre-ignition. Owners may hear a pinging or knocking sound from the engine if this occurs.

If the vehicle continues to be driven after this noise begins, a connecting rod or piston may break. This can result in engine damage or failure, which would disable the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

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 visit www.gmownercenter.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
CADILLAC SRX
Brand
CADILLAC
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Category
Vehicle — Engine
Hazard
Affected units
547

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SRX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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