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2004 Cadillac SRX

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 SRX.

Body SUV

Classified as an SUV, the 2004 Cadillac SRX begins a model history covered from 2004 to 2019 and requires 6 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil. Reliability data for this year records 218 total owner complaints and 7 recalls, noting the Power Train as the top complaint area. This complaint count places the 2004 model well below the model's highest year of 474 complaints in 2010, yet significantly above the lowest recorded year of 2019 which logged only 1 complaint.

Model year2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2004

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 torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 101 · 540 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731179. 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 101 · 540 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731179 alt 12577653
Engine air filter	25798271
Fuel filter	25763176
Spark plug	12571533 alt 19301814
Battery	88864066
Front wiper blades	12487638 alt 12487636
Serpentine belt	12578062 alt 12593189
Thermostat	12582472 alt 12559807
Cabin air filter	19130403

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	195.3 in
Overall width	72.4 in
Overall height	67.7 in
Wheelbase	116.5 in
Curb weight	4165 lb
Track (front / rear)	61 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

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.

6.4–7.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 2004 V8

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2004	V8 4.6L V8	6.40 sec	14.60 sec	320 hp	AWD
2004	V8 4.6L V8	6.60 sec	15.00 sec	320 hp	RWD
2004	V8 4.6L V8	6.70 sec	15.10 sec	320 hp	AWD
2004	V8 4.6L V8	7.10 sec	15.10 sec	320 hp	AWD
2004	V6 3.6L V6	7.20 sec	15.70 sec	255 hp	AWD
2004	V8 4.6L V8	7.20 sec	15.40 sec	320 hp	AWD
2005	V8 4.6L V8	7.10 sec	15.40 sec	320 hp	AWD
2005	V6 3.6L V6	7.70 sec	15.60 sec	255 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 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 15.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8. 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	5
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.7 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	118 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	118 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Type	AC 41-990
Spark Plug Gap	0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Type	GM-part number 12571533

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	Front A/C only, 1.26; front and rear A/C, 1.76. lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	6.09 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	101
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	540 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	101

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	194-225 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	55-60
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	41-47

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	25 ft-lbs / 44 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	96 ft-lbs / 88 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.267 in / 1.024 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.267 in / 1.024 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.209 in / 0.944 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	M11 bolts	33 ft. lbs
2	M11 bolts	120 degrees
3	M8 bolts	11 ft. lbs
4	M8 bolts	60 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Note: Ensure replacement M11 cylinder head bolts are of the same thread, pitch as original cylinder bolts to prevent engine damage., Bolts with a 1.5 mm thread pitch have a thread length of 1.89 inches (48 mm)., Bolts with a 2.0 mm thread pitch have a thread length of 2.638 inches (67 mm). Step 1: M11 bolts: 22 ft. lbs.

2	M11 bolts	60 degrees
3	M11 bolts	60 degrees
4	M11 bolts	60 degrees
5	8.9

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	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory 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 2004 Cadillac SRX marks the debut year of its generation and exhibits the highest complaint volume (218) and recalls (7) of the initial production cycle, reflecting typical first-year teething issues. Complaints drop sharply in 2005 (122) and continue declining through 2009, while recalls also taper off after 2004–2006, suggesting early reliability concerns were addressed in subsequent model years. The 2004 model’s top complaint areas—power train (21), electronic stability control (20), and engine cooling (15)—align with broader trends of early-generation drivetrain and electronic system refinements. Crash-related complaints (16) and fire reports (2) for 2004 are notable but not disproportionately high compared to later years. While the data indicates improvement in later models, the 2004 SRX’s elevated recall and complaint figures imply higher risk of unresolved issues. **Takeaway: This is a risky year to buy unless thoroughly vetted for recall completions and service history, as later model years offer demonstrably better reliability.**

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

623

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

218

Owner complaints

16 involved a crash · 2 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’04’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’19

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 218 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train21

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)20

Engine & Engine Cooling15

Visibility14

Electrical System13

Steering9

Traction Control System7

Exterior Lighting6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V394000Electrical System:IgnitionReported 02/07/2014

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on…

08V527000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 09/10/2008

GM IS RECALLING 17,301 MY 2004 CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER CAN BE MOVED FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PAWL STOPPER AND A BUSHING WITHIN THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 623 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIP5601C	2025-07-18	Unknown Or Other	This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic…
PIP4964F	2025-05-29	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIP5358D	2025-02-19	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIP4723J	2024-10-25	Electrical System	This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIT5099H	2024-09-12	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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 101 battery Vehicles taking 6 qt Engine oil filter 12731179 Engine air filter 25798271 Fuel filter 25763176 Spark plug 12571533

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2004 SRX take?

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

Does the 2004 SRX have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.