Issue ID | 1640973 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11306650 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CADILLAC |
Model | SRX |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 01/01/20 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2015 srx headlight issue in january 2020, we noticed that the low beams on our vehicle no longer cast sufficient light to be able to adequately see the road at night. The beams are so dim there is no discernible difference between the lights being on, or off when on the low beam setting. The high beams appeared to be unaffected. I began researching the issue on line and learned that the 2010 to 2016 srx models all had this design and manufacturing defect. According to multiple reports and explanations, including information derived from class action lawsuits, the headlight assemblies, which are supposed to be sealed, were designed and constructed in a way that allows moisture to accumulate inside the sealed assembly, causing multiple problems that result in low beam failure. It appears that additional class action suits have been filed. I have not found any details on those additional suits. Given that this is a known, recurring, serious safety problem with this vehicle, nhtsa should immediately investigate this issue, publish its findings and take whatever action is appropriate to coerce gm to fix the design and manufacturing issues with these headlight assemblies, and replace them on all affected vehicles through a nationwide recall at no expense to owners of its srx vehicles. See attached, more coimplete description. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAINT PETERSBURG, FL |
VIN pattern | 3GYFNBE39FSXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 06/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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