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2014 Cadillac SRX

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 SRX.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2014 Cadillac SRX is an SUV fitted with a six-speed automatic transmission and EPA-rated fuel economy of 17/24/19 mpg, with routine service calling for 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 engine oil. Within the model’s 2004–2019 complaint history, this model year generated 387 owner complaints, a total below the 2010 peak of 474 but well above the 2019 low of 1. That complaint volume, coupled with two recalls and exterior lighting as the top complaint area, places this model year between the SRX’s highest documented activity and its final data point, indicating a vehicle that drew considerably more owner reports than the closing-year entry while remaining short of the lineup’s maximum complaint count.

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 torque140 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 blades19432582 alt 19432581
Serpentine belt12636138
Thermostat12689039 alt 12681132
Cabin air filter13503675 alt 13356914

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 weight4277 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 24 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume101 cu ft
Cargo volume30 cu ft
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 140 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 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 Nuts140 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 Compression100
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
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:

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2150 degrees; M8 Bolts:150 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
134, step 1: right side rear: 15, step 2: right side rear: 34

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 Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect)
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) · 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.

The 2014 Cadillac SRX represents a mid-cycle stabilization within its generation, following the sharp spike in complaints and recalls seen in 20102011 (peaking at 474 and 446 complaints, respectively). By 2014, complaints had declined to 387—still elevated compared to pre-2010 levels but trending downward from the 2013 total (393), while recalls dropped to just two, the lowest since 2008. The data shows a clear concentration of issues in exterior lighting (238 complaints), a pattern not as pronounced in adjacent years, suggesting a targeted but persistent problem rather than systemic degradation. Crash and fire complaints (16 and 2, respectively) remain low, aligning with the broader generation’s safety record. However, the 2014 model sits just before a slight uptick in complaints in 2015 (442), hinting at potential unresolved or emerging concerns. **Takeaway:** While the 2014 SRX is a relatively stable year within a volatile generation, the outsized lighting complaints and proximity to a rising trend in 2015 warrant thorough pre-purchase inspection—particularly of electrical systems—before buying.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1681
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
387
Owner complaints
16 involved a crash · 2 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 387 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting238
Unknown Or Other19
Electrical System15
Suspension14
Power Train13
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting11
Visibility/Wiper11
Exterior Lighting,Visibility/Wiper8

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 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…

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1681 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 2014 SRX take?

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

Does the 2014 SRX have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 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.