Vehicle recall 11V149000 · March 4, 2011
Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac SRX
On these vehicles, the software in the electronic climate control (ecc) module may disable the ability to adjust the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system…
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 2011 Buick lacrosse and Cadillac srx vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems". On these vehicles, the software in the electronic climate control (ecc) module may disable the ability to adjust the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system settings. If this happens, the driver will not be able to control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle.
- Consequence
- If this condition affects the defrost system when it is required, it may decrease the driver's visibility, and could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the ecc module free of charge. The safety recall began on March 11, 2011. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
- Notes
- General motors safety recall no. 11057.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
- 11V149000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 4, 2011
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 11057
- Owner notification
- March 11, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,179
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Windshield › Electrical heating element
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick LaCrosse (2011): 2011
- Cadillac SRX (2011): 2011
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