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2015 Cadillac SRX

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 SRX.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2015 Cadillac SRX is a luxury compact SUV built on a unibody platform, equipped with a 6.0-quart engine oil capacity using 5W-30 viscosity and paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined. Across its model-year history spanning 2004 through 2019, the 2015 SRX recorded 442 total owner complaints with 4 associated recalls, with Exterior Lighting emerging as the most frequently cited issue area. This complaint level places the 2015 model below the model's peak complaint year of 2010, which saw 474 complaints, though it remains well above the 2019 model year, which recorded just 1 complaint—a trajectory that suggests ongoing refinement throughout the model's lifecycle. For researchers evaluating this vehicle, the 2015 SRX represents a generation that, while not the most problematic in the model's history, still carries a notable service record that warrants careful inspection of its exterior lighting systems and related recall resolutions.

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
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
Battery88866116 alt 88866309
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
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, 88900401 in the differential, 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
Differential Gear Oil88900401
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.4 qt
Engine Coolant50
Engine Coolant Capacity13.5
Engine OilSAE 5W · SAE viscosity

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 Hub184 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsInstall a new retaining nut. ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub184 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsInstall a new retaining nut. 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 Capacity25.76 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity3.7 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 2015 SRX sits in the second generation (20102016) where complaints initially peaked at 474 in 2010 then declined steadily to 387 by 2014, only to rise again to 442 in 2015 before dropping sharply to 168 in the final 2016 model year. Recalls follow a similar pattern: after peaking at seven in 2011, they fell to two in 2014, ticked up to four in 2015, and returned to two in 2016. Technical Service Bulletins peaked at 2,008 in 2013, eased to 1,529 in 2015, and fell further to 1,154 in 2016. The 2015 complaint profile is heavily concentrated in Exterior Lighting (273 of 442 complaints), with Suspension (20) and Electrical System (17) trailing; the data does not specify root causes for these categories. Twelve crash complaints and three fire complaints were recorded for 2015. While the 2015 model year interrupts the improving trend of the prior three years, its recall count remains below the generation's early peaks and the 2016 final year shows markedly better metrics, making a well-documented 2016 example the stronger purchase if available.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1529
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
442
Owner complaints
12 involved a crash · 3 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 442 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting273
Unknown Or Other23
Suspension20
Electrical System17
Exterior Lighting,Visibility/Wiper9
Power Train8
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting7
Service Brakes6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V804000SeatsReported 19/12/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured November 11, 2014, to December 3, 2014. The front driver's seat may have been built with an incorrect seat track bracket… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace affected seat track hook brackets, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer…

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1529 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 2015 SRX take?

6.0 qt of SAE 5W-30 engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 SRX have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 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.