Cadillac DTS recalls and problems
6 recalls and 527 owner complaints for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
527
Crashes reported
37
Fires reported
21
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Cadillac DTS by year
Most reported Cadillac DTS problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 180 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 107 | |
| Engine | 80 | |
| Steering | 58 | |
| Air Bags | 33 | |
| Seats | 28 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | |
| Service Brakes | 18 | |
| Unknown or Other | 18 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 |
All Cadillac DTS recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V-355 | Jun 23, 2014 | 2006–2011 | Electrical System | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. |
| 10V-553 | Nov 5, 2010 | 2010–2011 | Electrical System | General motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 dts and buick lucerne vehicles equipped with v8 engines. |
| 10V-240 | Jun 4, 2010 | 2006–2009 | Electrical System | Gm is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 buick, lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 buick enclave; cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet… |
| 09V-480 | Dec 17, 2009 | 2010 | Equipment | Gm is recalling model year 2010 cadillac dts vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 08V-441 | Aug 28, 2008 | 2006–2008 | Electrical System | Gm is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 buick lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; my 2007-2008 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; gmc acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon… |
| 06V-105 | Apr 5, 2006 | 2006 | Steering | On certain vehicles equipped with a v8 engine,the power steering hose connectors may have been inadequately crimped which could result in a fluid leak. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Cadillac DTS?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 Cadillac DTS has the most reports (255). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Cadillac DTS have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering Cadillac DTS model years 2006–2011.
What are the most common Cadillac DTS problems?
Owners report electrical system, exterior lighting, engine problems most often.