Cadillac DTS Problems and Repair Histories
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Cadillac DTSs for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the Cadillac DTS problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Cadillac DTS Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2006 | Cadillac DTS | 13 DTSs, 9.0 months of data per DTS, average 60700 miles Small sample size. Join or 13 DTSs, 9.0 months of data per DTS, average 60700 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2010 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| Cadillac DTS in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 0 | Paint imperfections on trunk. Repainted to correct. Sealed bolts on transmission pan to stop leak. Was told there was a TSB on this. | |
| Mar | 2012 | 0 | Had chrome trim replaced around windows on both the driver and passenger side. Original trim was defective in workmanship. | |
| Apr | 2012 | 0 | Service Lane Departure Module replaced. | |
| Jul | 2012 | 0 | Trim on Drivers interior rear door separating from door panel. Replaced but trim panel still bad. Awaiting GM RFI on panels. | |
2009 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| Cadillac DTS in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | dual horns not working properly, replaced horns seat track cover clips broken or missing - replaced clips and reassembled seat track cover | |
2008 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan
291-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| Cadillac DTS in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | Resealed Windshield to stop water leak | |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan
291-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| Cadillac DTS in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 49000 | 0 | Po420 code tripped cel. factory perimeters were set too close. reprogram the cpc. there was a service bul. on this... |
| Jan | 2012 | 56000 | 670 | H2O2 sensor faulity wheel rim rusted on inside at tire seal,poor quality chrome plating, replaced rim |
| Apr | 2012 | 58700 | 56 | check engine light on.. DTC 01/02 MAF a circuit low input...dismantled clean the entire area and filter. CEL came on again 2 weeks later.. Replaced MAF per service manual.. |
| Jun | 2012 | 60000 | 10 | DTC 01/01 MAF Just Replaced this, so cleaned contacts with cleaner (didn't do this when I replaced it) and reset... |
| Dec | 2012 | 66000 | 30 | scraping noise from rotating wheels. worse in a left turn. replaced right front wheel bearing assy.. |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | 598 | No Start on key turn..Bad ground under the fuse panel under the hood..Seems to be typical problem for GM..but they won't issue a call back...or fix for free |
2006 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| Cadillac DTS in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 68000 | 700 | Replaced both Valve cover gaskets. Replaced front motor mount |
| Cadillac DTS in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 71000 | 0 | Bad wheel bearings. Dealer replaced left hub. Temperature gauge kept going in the red dealer bled system problem fix. |
| Aug | 2011 | 74000 | 900 | Headlights flicker then eventually one or both will go out. |
| Cadillac DTS in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 36580 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 37820 | 200 | Seat heaters and coolers not working. Paid for diagnosis. Dealer didn't explain how it could be repaired very well. He only said it would cost a lot to reapair. About $900.00 |
| Sep | 2012 | 44640 | 689 | Front brakes needed to be replaced. Tire pressure monitoring system not working. |
| Jan | 2013 | 45260 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac DTS in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 37820 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 41540 | 0 | Set code of minor vac leak...Gas cap not sealing replaced at my expense. Fixed parking sensors started beeping and lights flashing while driving past 3 months. Too expensive to fix...removed fuse, problem solved. |
| Dec | 2011 | 42780 | 1400 | Heated cooled seats failed third time in one year !!!! Dealer fix module that overheats and melts connector. parking sensors shorted Removed clearcoat paint covering half one rear parking sensor with sandpaper. Re-painted a light coat of silver and now park sensors work. |
| Apr | 2012 | 43800 | 75 | Changed winter tires and rotated. Rt. frt. sensor not able to be set in new position Need new sensor. |
| Jul | 2012 | 45260 | 65 | Right rear TPMS sensor failed (rt front failed 30 days before). Changed at Tire store to see if aftermarket sensors last longer. GM sensors seem to last about 12 to 18 months! |
| Oct | 2012 | 45880 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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