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2013 Cadillac SRX

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 SRX.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2013 Cadillac SRX is a six-speed automatic SUV EPA-rated at 17/24/19 mpg and serviced with a 6.0-quart fill of 5W-30 engine oil. Across the 2004–2019 SRX run, the 2013 model logged 393 owner complaints—most frequently in exterior lighting—and was subject to 5 recalls. That figure sits below the 2010 peak of 474 complaints yet well above the 2019 low of 1, so the 2013 SRX generated a meaningful volume of owner feedback without ranking as the most problematic year of the series.

Model year201620152014201320122011201020092008

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque110 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/24/19 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 · 660 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. 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 · 660 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742
Engine air filter20897358
Spark plug12681660
Battery88866309
Front wiper blades19432581 alt 19432582
Serpentine belt12636138
Thermostat12681132 alt 12689039
Cabin air filter13356914 alt 13503675

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length190.2 in
Overall width75.2 in
Overall height65.7 in
Wheelbase111 in
Curb weight4442 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 24 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular 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.

6.4–8.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 2007 V8
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2012Premium 3.6 3.6L V67.20 sec15.90 sec308 hpAWD
2010Premium 2.8T 2.8L Turbo V67.20 sec15.60 sec300 hpAWD
2010Premium 2.8T 2.8L Turbo V67.60 sec15.90 sec300 hpAWD
2010Performance 3.0 3.0L V68.40 sec16.70 sec265 hpAWD
2010Premium 3.0 3.0L V68.60 sec16.80 sec265 hpAWD
2007V8 4.6L V86.40 sec14.90 sec320 hpAWD
2006V8 4.6L V87.40 sec15.60 sec320 hpAWD
2005V8 4.6L V87.10 sec15.40 sec320 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, 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.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.2-6.3
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts110 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub184 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub184 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Type41-109
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.61 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.7 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance660 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-100
RPM43-58 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance1.9-2.3 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression140
Engine Oil Pressure10 psi @ idle, 20 psi @ 2000 rpm psi
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket44 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle148 ft-lbs / 81 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.080
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.063 in / 0.846 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs., step 2: 15074 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
134

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 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 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · 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 2009 complaints fell steadily from 218 to 27, with recalls dropping to zero by 2009. Starting in 2010 complaints surged to 474 and recalls rose to six, marking a shift in the generation's reliability pattern. By 2013 the numbers had eased to 393 complaints and five recalls, placing it below the 2010‑2012 peak but above the low‑point years of 2008‑2009. The subsequent years show a mixed pattern, with complaints dipping to 387 in 2014, rising again to 442 in 2015, then falling to 168 in 2016, indicating that 2013 sits on the descending side of the post‑2010 arc. Because 2013’s complaint and recall counts are lower than the worst years of the generation but still higher than the earliest low‑complaint models, it represents a moderate‑risk choice for a used SRX.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
2008
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
393
Owner complaints
15 involved a crash · 5 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 393 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting201
Unknown Or Other20
Power Train19
Electrical System18
Suspension12
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other9
Vehicle Speed Control9
Service Brakes6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V571000Suspension:RearReported 19/09/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose…

14V212000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)Reported 25/04/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured May 29, 2012, through June 26, 2013, and equipped with 3.6L engines. In the affected vehicles, in certain driving… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 2008 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G2025-11-20Unknown Or OtherThis 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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 SRX take?

6.0 qt of 5W-30 MEETING GM DEXOS 1 SPECIFICATION, per the factory manual.

Does the 2013 SRX have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the SRX get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.