This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2014 Cadillac SRX cruise control problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering cruise control on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This Preliminary information communicates direction and examples when diagnosing multiple DTCs, one of which includes U**** Byte 71 DTC.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a "ADAPTIVE CRUISE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE" message on the Driver Information Center when attempting to activate the cruise. Technician will need to perform a Multi Axis Sensor yaw rate sensor learn procedure. If needed, also perform the Long Range Radar Learn called-out in the Radar Sensor Module - Long Range Programming and Setup procedure in Service Information.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗A customer may comment they receive an "ADAPTIVE CRUISE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE" message on the DIC when attempting to activate the cruise. Other possible messages may include, Park Assist Symbols Unavailable, Lane Departure Warning Unavailable and Rear Auto Braking Unavailable. If normal diagnostics lead to a concern that can be duplicated and there are no DTCs present, the concern is most commonly caused by one of the following issues. Perform the yaw rate sensor learn procedure (Multi Axis Sensor), clear any DTCs that may have set during programming, and let vehicle go to sleep before evaluating the concern.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician when the customer comments that their digital vehicle speed display is showing a different speed than the analog vehicle speed display. There may be up to 2 miles per hour difference between the digital and analog vehicle speed displays. This is a normal condition due to the calculation tolerances being different for the two driver viewing angles for the analog speedometer; it may also appear to increase the difference between both displays. No part replacement is required as this is a normal operating characteristic of the vehicle. For CTS vehicles built between April and June of 2011 or the 2013 ATS, SRX, XTS
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
Had cruise control trouble with your 2014 Cadillac SRX?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2014 Cadillac SRX?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 45,500 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control 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 cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Cadillac/SRX.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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