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2016 Cadillac SRX

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 SRX.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2016 Cadillac SRX is a midsize SUV equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission, carrying a 6.0-quart engine oil capacity with 5W-30 or 0W-30 viscosity specification and achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 17/24/19 mpg city/highway/combined. This model year falls within the SRX's extended production run spanning 2004 to 2019, and its 168 owner complaints position it well below the model's 2010 peak of 474 complaints while remaining significantly above the 2019 low of just 1 complaint. With exterior lighting emerging as the most frequently reported issue area and two recalls issued for this model year, the 2016 SRX represents a middle period in the vehicle's lifecycle where early production reliability concerns had largely been addressed but some persistent component quality issues remained.

Model year201620152014201320122011201020092008

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · 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
Tire sizeP235/65R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742
Engine air filter20897358
Spark plug12681660
Battery88866309 alt 88866116
Front wiper blades19432582 alt 19432581
Serpentine belt12636138
Thermostat12689039 alt 12681132
Cabin air filter13503675 alt 13503677

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
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

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 / 0W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque 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 FluidDEXRON(R)-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.2-6.3
Brake FluidDOT 3
Brake Fluid Capacity0.95-1.15
Engine CoolantDex Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity13.5 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · SAE 5W · synthetic · 0W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsFront: 34 ft/lbs; Front: 34 ft/lbs; Rear: 15 ft/lbs; Rear: 34 ft/lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 184.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 184.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap.037 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.60 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.70 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance660 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-100
Engine Compression100 min psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 44; Rear: 44 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 81; Rear: 81 /; Front: 148; Rear: 81
ABS Sensor Torque7.3 / NS
Minimum Pad Thickness0.080
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.063; Rear: .846
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.001
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
190
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: loosen all bolts completely, Step 3: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 11022 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

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 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory 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.

The 2016 SRX closes the second generation (2010–2016) with the lowest complaint volume of the run at 168 — less than half the 2015 figure of 442 and well below the 387–474 range seen from 2010–2014. Recalls hold at two, matching the generation low set in 2014, while investigations drop to zero for the first time since 2009; TSBs decline to 1,154, the fewest since 2011. Exterior Lighting dominates the 2016 complaint profile with 88 reports, accounting for over half the total, though the data does not specify the root cause. Crash and fire complaints remain low at 11 and one respectively. Across the generation, the trajectory shows steady improvement after a high-volume launch, and the final model year reflects that maturation. For a buyer prioritizing federal compliance metrics, the 2016 SRX is the strongest year of its generation to purchase.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1154
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
168
Owner complaints
11 involved a crash · 1 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 168 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting88
Unknown Or Other16
Suspension10
Electrical System7
Visibility/Wiper4
Power Train4
Service Brakes3
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 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…

26V329000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 21/05/2026

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment. Remedy: Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1154 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 2016 SRX take?

6.0 qt of 5W-30 meeting GM Dexos 1 specification or equivalent. Where temperatures fall below -20 degreesF, GM recommends using either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAN 0W-30 oil., per the factory manual.

Does the 2016 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.