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Cadillac SRX

Report: Rear Axle Pinion Seal May Leak

Cadillac SRX Problem

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Model Years Affected: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Average Mileage: 61,000 mi (36,000 mi - 74,000 mi)

The rear axle pinion seal may leak causing fluid loss and possible internal rear end damage. Replacing the faulty seal will commonly correct this concern.

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brad8, 2007 Cadillac SRX, 73,000 mi

Rookie
rear differential axle leak.
Was told by the dealer to watch it, which I did.
I also asked dealer (at each oil change) if it should be repaired. Was told not yet. I trusted my dealer.
Now that the 5 yr warranty is over, they say I should fix it.
Seems very unfair to me.

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Big Meibs, 2008 Cadillac SRX, 36,000 mi

Rookie
Oil leak at differential. Took Caddy dealer three attempts to fix. They had to replace entire rear end housing.

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Visitor, 2004 Cadillac SRX, 74,000 mi

Have not repaired yet

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brad8, 2007 Cadillac SRX, 73,000 mi

Rookie
rear differential axle leak.
Was told by the dealer to watch it, which I did.
I also asked dealer (at each oil change) if it should be repaired. Was told not yet. I trusted my dealer.
Now that the 5 yr warranty is over, they say I should fix it.
Seems very unfair to me.

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Big Meibs, 2008 Cadillac SRX, 36,000 mi

Rookie
Oil leak at differential. Took Caddy dealer three attempts to fix. They had to replace entire rear end housing.

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Visitor, 2004 Cadillac SRX, 74,000 mi

Have not repaired yet

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Report: Rear Axle Pinion Seal May Leak

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