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Expensive Cadillac DTS repairs by problem area

Engine (46%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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Cadillac DTS repair cost distribution

$2500+ (23%)

$1000 - $2499 (77%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

13000 mi US $185	26000 miles, one ignition coil failed, replaced under warranty.
29855 mi US $1259	Replaced front motor mount; engine strut, right front axle CV joint

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66000 mi US $400	Front right tire could no longer seal well on rim due to corrosion. Unrepairable. Replacement rim was $450, but dealer sold me the rim at 50% and included 3 others at $100 each. Rim retailed at $775. I love my caddy dealership!! Stability traction control light has been coming on and off for 1 month. Have not repaired yet
70000 mi US $390	Sensor that causes the "service stabilitrack system" light and traction control icon to appear randomly in the DIC. Happens more during rain, long idles, bumpy roads. Told it was not necessary for safety but would cost $425 to repair.
85300 mi US $1326	tie-rod damged and replaced. Front steering Stability control light STILL on. GM will only repair for $400, says this is not a real driveability issue, only light that is failing. GASKET LEAK- head gasket leaking. Told it was bad. Found during tire replacement due to accident. Cost over $400 in Labor alone.
87000 mi US $1300	Oil pressure issue. Service light came on. Told it would be another 1300, traded it in on an 08 DTS instead.

48000 mi US $540	Service engine light fault. Retrieve DTC P0420. Catalyst Eff low. Test system, flash reprogram powertrain computer aith software to correct P0420 and other issues (P0689, P0690, P1629 and P1632).
54000 mi US $100	C/S check engine light on, scanned code/P2A00. Performed Built PIP4625 repaired wire at the EGR and installed a rubber protector.
73000 mi US $1536	Alternator had internal short. Alternator replaced, belts, antifreeze fluid.

113000 mi US $128	Four wheels would lock, like the brakes were on. Dealer told me that the brake fluid was contaminated & has to replace calipers, all brake lines & master cylinder ($2247). Took it to an indy, who changed 2 brake lines. $232 total,FIXED!
115100 mi US $1400	Water pump failure

65000 mi US $1230	Service tire pressure monitor light came on. All 4 tire pressure monitors had to be replaced or rebuilt. Also, tire leak was noted and bead was sanded and sealed.
65000 mi US $750	For the winter months, I parked the car in the carport. Squirells or mice got into the engine compartment and chewed thru the Harness. This was repaired with a new harness.

42780 mi C $1400	Heated cooled seats failed third time in one year !!!! Dealer fix module that overheats and melts connector. parking sensors shorted
59340 mi C $220	Front heated seats crapped out for fifth time !!! I will not spend another $1,000 at GM to change wire harness etc for 12-months of use. .
61380 mi C $1100	park brake seized on by left rear caliper not releasing. New rear calipers, rotors and pads.
63240 mi C $475	left front hub bearing changed thanks to a Calgary pothole. tire also damaged. Right front TPMS sensor changed again. Nine so far for car.

68400 mi

US $1200

head gasket replaced. It was leaking oil.

56000 mi US $290	Replaced High Mounted Brake Stop light strip.
65000 mi US $1068	Replaced broken engine strut mount. Coupler in side of transmission case leaking return line causing fluid to leak. Broken and leaking front engine mount assembly causing jerking on acceleration.
66500 mi US $159	Check engine light, reprogrammed ECM unit code P0420. If engine light continues catalyst converter will need to be replaced. Engine light remained off so this problem solved for now. Estimate of catalyst converter replacement $1,200.
70000 mi US $674	Engine oil leaking. Rear valve cover gaskets leaking and lower case halves leaking. Replaced seals and gaskets manifold and baffle. 4 wheel aligment. Resurfaced front brake rotors and front pads. Replaced tire pressure monitor/sensor. Replaced water pump assembly and all crossover gaskets. Replaced air filter. Serviced breaking system. Serviced air conditioning ventilation.
71500 mi US $4271	Rear valve cover gaskets leaking & lower case halves leaking. Replace front tire pressure monitor. Replaced left front tire sensor.
74300 mi US $344	Engine light on. Took to local Cadillac dealership. Determined faulty oxygen sensor. Time taken 2 hours cost $413.80. Received $70.00 discount making total $343.80. Saw immediate improvement in gas mileage and acceleration.
76300 mi US $2783	replaced water pump tensioner power steering flush and replace C/S right hand com cover gasket leaking, gasket replaced replaced hepa passenger inside air filter engine warning light code p1133 found sensor ho2 failed. sensor replaced, code reset left rear tire pressure monitor, sensor found faulty. sensor replaced, system reset
83000 mi US $135	replaced the 5-year-old battery with new Bosch
87000 mi US $210	Replaced high mount stop/brake light, aka 3 brake light. This is the third replacement due to cracks. Replaced with OEM and fitted myself.
87000 mi US $373	Removal and replacement of power steering hose.