# 2011 Cadillac SRX - Steering issue

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-srx-steering-issue/132976>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** cadillac\
**Created:** [January 20, 2019, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-srx-steering-issue/132976 "2019-01-20T03:30:28Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Neil25](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Neil25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Neil25)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-srx-steering-issue/132976/1 "2019-01-20T03:30:28Z")

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I have a 2011 Cadillac SRX that the power steering will fail occasionally when driving thru standing water. Purchased in 2012. Has always done this. Figured it was typical of this design.

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**Author:** ![tcmichnorth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tcmichnorth/32/25126_2.png) [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 9:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-srx-steering-issue/132976/2 "2019-01-20T09:59:54Z")

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Time to replace the serpentine belt(s). When you do, have all pulleys inspected especially including the tensioner pulley. I would assume that you keep your power steering fluid levels correct. This should solve the problem.

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**Author:** ![oldtimer-11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e79b87/32.png) [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-srx-steering-issue/132976/3 "2019-01-20T14:31:01Z")

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Also check to see if any splash shields are missing. And make sure the timing belt tensioner can move if you live in the rust belt.