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2010 CADILLAC SRX — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire3 injured · 2191040 · 2026-03-27

Vehicle

Make
CADILLAC
Model
SRX
Year
2010
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Speed
65 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
3
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

The vehicle was purchased approximately one month before this incident and was represented as inspected. While driving on the highway at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly exploded near the exhaust area. The engine then began smoking and caught fire. The brakes did not work, and the doors locked, preventing the driver from pulling over normally. The driver had to jump out of the moving vehicle while it was on fire in order to save her life and the lives of her daughter. The exact cause is UNKNOWN at this time. The vehicle is available for inspection. This incident poses a serious safety risk.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11727454
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown