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2009 Cadillac SRX

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 SRX.

Body SUV

The 2009 Cadillac SRX is an SUV that takes 6 quarts of 5W-30 API engine oil and has accumulated just 27 owner complaints in its tracked history, with air bags cited as the leading concern and zero recalls on record. Set against the 2004–2019 SRX complaint span, which peaked at 474 reports for the 2010 model and bottomed at one for 2019, the 2009 model sits well below the nameplate's trouble peak. That low complaint volume makes it one of the calmer entries in the SRX's reliability history, though the air-bag ranking means it should not be overlooked when reviewing service records.

Model year2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731179. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 730 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731179 alt 12577653
Engine air filter	25798271
Fuel filter	25763176
Spark plug	19300872 alt 12571535
Battery	88866309
Front wiper blades	12487638 alt 12487636
Serpentine belt	12578062 alt 12578000
Thermostat	12582472 alt 12559807
Cabin air filter	19130403

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	195.3 in
Overall width	72.4 in
Overall height	67.7 in
Wheelbase	116.5 in
Curb weight	4165 lb
Track (front / rear)	61 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the SRX of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.4–8.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 2007 V8

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2010	Premium 2.8T 2.8L Turbo V6	7.20 sec	15.60 sec	300 hp	AWD
2010	Premium 2.8T 2.8L Turbo V6	7.60 sec	15.90 sec	300 hp	AWD
2010	Performance 3.0 3.0L V6	8.40 sec	16.70 sec	265 hp	AWD
2010	Premium 3.0 3.0L V6	8.60 sec	16.80 sec	265 hp	AWD
2007	V8 4.6L V8	6.40 sec	14.90 sec	320 hp	AWD
2006	V8 4.6L V8	7.40 sec	15.60 sec	320 hp	AWD
2012	Premium 3.6 3.6L V6	7.20 sec	15.90 sec	308 hp	AWD
2005	V8 4.6L V8	7.10 sec	15.40 sec	320 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 15.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.7
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.5 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	159 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	170 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	Front A/C only, 1.26; front and rear A/C, 1.76. lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	6.09 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	730 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	48

Service checks

Pressure Test	18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	194-225 °F
Pressure Test	18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	194-225 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	55-60
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	55-62

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	25 ft-lbs / 44 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	96 ft-lbs / 88 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.080
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.267 in / 1.024 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.267 in / 1.024 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.209 in / 0.944 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

74 ft. lbs., step 2: 150

74 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

37 ft. lbs., step 2: 150

37 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 25,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

From 2004 to 2008 the Cadillac SRX showed a steady decline in federal complaints, falling from 218 in 2004 to 47 in 2008, with recalls dropping from seven to zero over the same span. The 2009 model year continues this downward trend, recording the lowest complaint count in the dataset at 27 and zero recalls, investigations, or recall‑related actions. Immediately after 2009, complaints jump sharply to 474 in 2010 and recalls rise to six, indicating a reversal in the improving pattern that began in 2004. Thus, the 2009 SRX sits at the trough of a V‑shaped complaint/recall arc, benefiting from the lowest recorded federal issues before a notable increase in subsequent years. Based solely on the supplied data, the 2009 model appears to be a relatively strong choice among used SRXs for buyers seeking fewer documented complaints and recalls.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1070

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 27 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags5

Power Train3

Engine2

Steering2

Vehicle Speed Control2

Traction Control System2

Suspension1

Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1070 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
13598	2025-09-09	Unknown Or Other	New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
PIC5650M	2025-08-06	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIP5601C	2025-07-18	Unknown Or Other	This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 6 qt Engine oil filter 12731179 Engine air filter 25798271 Fuel filter 25763176 Spark plug 19300872

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2009 SRX take?

6 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2009 SRX have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.