Vehicle recall 10V450000 · September 30, 2010

2010 Cadillac SRX

Some of these vehicles have a condition in which processing of the crimp during manufacture of the power steering pressure line may have damaged the line.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: General motors is recalling certain model year 2010 Cadillac srx vehicles equipped with 2.8L gas engines (lau) or 3.0L gas engines (LF1). Some of these vehicles have a condition in which processing of the crimp during manufacture of the power steering pressure line may have damaged the line. If the line was damaged, a power steering fluid leak may develop. If there is a sufficient amount of fluid loss, the driver will hear noise from the power steering pump and increased effort may be required for steering.
Consequence: If power steering fluid sprays onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the power steering line free of charge. The safety recall began on November 12, 2010. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
Notes: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 10V450000
Reported to NHTSA: September 30, 2010
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: November 12, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,459
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Power steering fluid

Recall 10V450000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Cadillac SRX (2010): 2010

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