Have you tried the other remote? When you have this problem would the remote trunk release also be inoperative? Reason I ask this question is could be low battery in remote. Happened in my 2010. Matter of fact, I couldn't unlock the door, but then it opened and I was able to start. Supposedly the DIC informs you but we both know this does not always happen. Dealer replaced batteries in both remotes no charge and everything is fine. Good luck.

 

This doesn't look to be a remote problem to me....it says to push the break pedal down so it shows that there is a problem with the pedal not making the contact, or the break system preventing you from pushing it completely down...the dealership should keep the car overnight so they can look at it next morning when the problem occurs.

 

Jlgaggies, please let me know if you would like us to contact your dealer for you at any point if you continue to have concerns! I'm reachable via email at Katie_Lucille@gmexpert.com and happy to help where I can.

Best,

Katie
Cadillac Customer Service

 

I have a Cadillac 2011 SRX. I replaced the fuel pump the battery and I'm still having problems starting it. For some reason the engine is not grounding it's running hot as far as electrical. Then I replaced my ignition switch still would not start. Can anyone help me?

 

Check the positive battery cable, is it hot? A common issue is internal resistance buildup inside the positive cable. Also check the main electrical connections on the fuse block. Both are common issues.

 

So my car has done this a few times now - to be specific - between 5 and 10 times. I'll push the break and hit the button to start my car but it won't start. The break feels very hard and won't press down at all - not even after really putting leg muscle into it. Of course the dashboard notification will come on telling me to "push the break" to start the engine. "I'm trying!!!" ... but of course nothing happens.

This goes on a for a few more tries before the break finally loosens enough to allow me to push it down and press the button to turn the car on.

The last time it did it ... was on Sunday. This doesn't happen EVERY time - but it's been happening more frequently than it use to. And it's after the car has sat all night.

PLEASE tell me someone else has had this problem!??!

I've contacted my dealership - still under warranty - the service advisor tells me he hasn't heard of this happening yet, but was going to look to see if any bulletins had been posted on what I was describing.

Any ideas about what's going on??

Did you figure this out? I am dealing with the same thing on my 2015 Cadillac SRX.

 

My 2011 won't start .. push the brake, it's hard then nothing.. the stabilzer trac light comes on. The computer was changed and the car is still shorting out.. wth is going on.. the dealer can't figure it out

 

Hi have you had any luck with your issue because this is exactly what I’m experiencing. So far no one knows what is going on and it’s quite frustrating.

My 2011 won't start .. push the brake, it's hard then nothing.. the stabilzer trac light comes on. The computer was changed and the car is still shorting out.. wth is going on.. the dealer can't figure it out

Hi have you had any luck with this issue because I am experiencing the exact same thing. No one has been able to figure it out and it’s become frustrating.

 

Hi guys please start your own thread if your issue is not very similar to the OP's No starts can have several reasons and if we throw 5 different issues into one thread it gets convoluted.

There are no TSB's I am aware of

In regards to the Brake issue, does this happen first thing in the morning or having driven it and starting a short time later? There may be a issue with the VAC booster, you need to be able to repeat it - and be able to leave it with any GM dealer or good mom and pop

Steve

 

There was a 9 year break between posts. Maybe the original poster has learned that his vehicle has "brakes" vs "breaks."

GMC

 

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2012 Cadillac srx having the same issue, one day starts and drives fine, the next day won’t start at all, and tailgate also stops working, on dashboard says service airbag and service parking assist, and then the cars starts randomly again and the other problems go away, tailgate starts working again, anybody has an idea what May be causing this problem?

 

It's common on this vehicle. Battery or battery connection problems(cables, fuse block connector, etc). Hint: Service Air Bag light(after the engine has started, of course) is an indication of low system voltage.