3OF MY BRAKE LINE BURST AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN STOPPING IN A SHOP NOW AREN'T THE LINE MADE OF HIGH GRADE METAL THAT SHOULD LAST LIFE OF THE CAR
2007 Cadillac SRX brakes problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
2007 CADILLAC SRX BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 60 MPH; BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKING ACTION WAS NON-EXISTENT. SECOND PUSH ON THE BRAKE PEDAL PROVIDED SOME BRAKING ACTION AND THE VEHICLE SUCCESSFULLY CAME TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER. NO DASH WARNING LIGHTS OR SIGNALS WERE OBSERVED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GM DEALER; THEIR INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE(TUBING) BURST DUE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH DETERMINED A DEFECTIVE PCM. THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE PCM, REPLACED THE REAR BRAKES, ROTORS AND A STEERING COLUMN SENSOR HOWEVER, NONE OF THE REPAIRS REMEDIED THE BRAKE PROBLEM. …
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2007 Cadillac SRX?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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