2016 Cadillac SRX exterior lighting problems
98 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2016 Cadillac SRX — 58% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“low beam head lights are very dim, to dim to see while driving. Apparently this is a problem that Cadillac and/or GM knows about but isn't doing anything to resolve. Heat from the bulbs basically melt the chrome off of the reflector plate so light does not shine out on the road. This could be a…”
filed Jun 5, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at night at various speeds, the low beam headlights were very dim, causing the contact to drive using the high beam headlights to properly see the roadway. The contact replaced the halogen headlight bulbs with LED bulbs…”
filed Apr 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other SRX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 SRX | 302 | 68% |
| 2014 SRX | 266 | 68% |
| 2013 SRX | 217 | 55% |
| 2012 SRX | 233 | 56% |
| 2011 SRX | 198 | 44% |
| 2010 SRX | 225 | 47% |
| 2008 SRX | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 SRX | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 SRX | 7 | 10% |
| 2005 SRX | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 SRX | 8 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Cadillac SRX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.