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2010 Cadillac SRX

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 SRX.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2010 Cadillac SRX is an SUV that uses a 6‑quart 5W‑30 API oil fill and a six‑speed automatic transmission. It returns an EPA combined rating of 21 mpg with city/highway figures of 18/25 mpg. Owner reports show 474 complaints for the 2010 model year — the highest total across the 2004‑2019 span — with exterior lighting the leading issue and six recalls issued. By contrast, the 2019 SRX logged only a single complaint, underscoring that the 2010 model sits at the peak of the line’s documented reliability concerns.

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 torque110 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/25/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 615 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12690386. 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 · 615 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12690386 alt 12577653
Engine air filter	20897358
Spark plug	12681660 alt 55564748
Battery	88866271 alt 88866309
Front wiper blades	19432581 alt 19432582
Serpentine belt	55567786 alt 12576453
Thermostat	12681132 alt 12638186
Cabin air filter	13503675 alt 13356914

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	190.2 in
Overall width	75.2 in
Overall height	65.7 in
Wheelbase	111 in
Curb weight	4367 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.2 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 25 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

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.

7.2–8.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.20 sec — 2010 Premium 2.8T

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
2012	Premium 3.6 3.6L V6	7.20 sec	15.90 sec	308 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
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 110 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.3
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.5 qt
Engine Coolant	DEX-COOL OR EQUIVALENT
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	10 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	110 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	30.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	30.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	184 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	184 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.61 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	3.70 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	615 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	48

Service checks

Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20 psi
Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	40-87
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	40-87
Injector Primary Resistance	11-14 @ 50-90 degreesF ohms
Injector Primary Resistance	1.9-2.3 @ 68 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	44 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	148 ft-lbs / 81 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.080
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.063 in / 0.846 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

74 ft. lbs., step 2: 150

74 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts:

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	150 degrees; M8 Bolts:	150 degrees
1	11.0 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	75 degrees	75 degrees

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) · Fuel System (inspect)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (clean) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Radiator (clean)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

The 2010 Cadillac SRX represents a sharp pivot in reliability data, following a steady decline in complaints and recalls from 2004 through 2009. Complaints surged from just 27 in 2009 to 474 in 2010, while recalls jumped from zero to six, marking the beginning of a high-complaint plateau that lasted until 2015. For the 2010 model, exterior lighting was the primary concern with 186 complaints, and the year also recorded 21 crash and 5 fire complaints, though the data does not specify the root causes. Technical Service Bulletins also increased significantly to 1,504, suggesting a rise in documented mechanical or electrical issues compared to the preceding years. Because 2010 marks the peak of complaints for the entire recorded period and the start of a downward trend in overall quality, this is not a good year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1504

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

474

Owner complaints

21 involved a crash · 5 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 474 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting186

Power Train29

Engine28

Suspension26

Electrical System22

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting16

Unknown Or Other14

Structure11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V473000Suspension:RearReported 24/06/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link. Remedy: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while…

14V447000Seats:Front Assembly:Power AdjustReported 23/07/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1504 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIT3271Q	2026-04-01	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP6104	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U	2026-01-08	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G	2025-11-20	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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 SRX take?

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

Does the 2010 SRX have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the SRX get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.