cadillac dts Problems

cadillac dts 2008 Complaints

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

email forwarded about concerns on gm cadillacs, the turn signal will not turn off unless the vehicle makes a 90 degree turn, was told by dealer that this problem can not be repaired. *kb

Reported in: UNKNOWN DC || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

i am writing to complain about the taillights of late model cars, specifically cadillac's. these taillights, i suspect are led, are too bright, and seem to "pulsate" in a way that is very troubling for drivers to look at. even from a distance the lights hurt eyes and cause for a major unsafe distraction on the roads. please examine this issue, and regulate the brightness on taillights, or eliminate the led type, if, infact this is what they are. thanks. mike

Reported in: MALTA NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2008 cadillac dts has several safety problems. *nj the consumer stated while driving, the chimes sounded, the doors unlocked and locked, the gauges and speedometer went to zero and the cruise control disengaged. the consumer stated all of the malfunctions happened simultaneously. the traction light then illuminated, the gauges would come back up and the following message appeared on the drivers information screen that read service brake assist, service park assist, service stabilitrak and cruise will not resume you must reset. *jb

Reported in: DEERFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS

tl*the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. the contact stated that the driver's side seat belt was defective and not identical to the passenger side seat belt. the seat belt on the driver's side is rigid and noticeably shorter than the one on the passenger side. the dealer sent a seat belt extender, but it has not remedied the issue. the current mileage was 400 and failure mileage was 275. updated 10/16/08. *lj updated 10/17/08.*jb

Reported in: OCEAN CITY MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y48U

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

tl*the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. while driving between 15-20 mph, the driver side curtain air bags suddenly deployed without an impact. after the air bags deployed, the lights illuminated. the contact drove the vehicle to her residence and then called the dealer. the dealer did not want to repair the failure. the contact took the vehicle to another dealer, but they would not assist. the dealer finally agreed to repair the vehicle, but would not state what caused the failure. the contact stated that this was a serious safety hazard. his daughter and grandson sustained temporary hearing loss and headaches when the air bags deployed. the current and failure mileages were 30,000. updated 11/12/08 *bf updated 11/13/08. *jb

Reported in: WAYNESVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57YX8U

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

ltr from senator cardin on behalf of constituent re the rigidness of the seat belts in her 2008 cadillac dts. *nj the consumer stated the seat belts were very tight to the seat. the consumer stated gm no longer used the flexible stem for the seat belts on any of the dts vehicles. *jb

Reported in: OCEAN CITY MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my 2008 cadallic dts was trying to start on its on. the keys were on the table and the spare key hanging on the key rack. in doing so it caused my car to catch on fire which caught my garage on fire. my family was all in bed when we were awoken by a person passing by the house and recognized that the light he was seeing was a fire. in return our lives were saved, also it was detected the next day that our spoke detector battery was dead. we thankful to god above for the young man who just happened to be a firefighter and our hero.

Reported in: SOMERSET KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y084

SEAT BELTS

the rear passenger lap-shoulder belts are unusable because the buckles are too far down into the seat crevice to get the latch plate into the buckle. the dealer has tried to pull the buckles out further but cannot. i have looked at other cadillac and buick autos and the buckles are located much further out so that the latch plate can be easily inserted into the buckle as described on page 1-24 of the cadillac dts owners manual. this is a serious safety problem because the rear seat passengers cannot use the lap-shoulder belts. what is needed is a longer belt for the buckle end so that the buckle protrudes much further out of the seat crevice.

Reported in: FAIR LAWN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y58U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

tl*the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. the instrument cluster lights failed at least two to three times a week while driving approximately 25-55 mph at night. the contact stated that he cannot see anything on his instrument panel whenever the lights shut off intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test and the failure could not be duplicated. the dealer also test drove the vehicle for more than two weeks and was unable to diagnose the failure. he called the gm manufacturer and was told that they could not repair the vehicle. there was no maintenance performed on the vehicle prior to the failure. the failure mileage was 18,000. updated 03/19/10. *lj updated 10/05/10

Reported in: WEST PALM BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y98U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

my 2008 cadillac's brakes heated u and caused severe vibration and noise when driving down route 58 mountain in patrick county va. i called two dealerships, patterson/collins in mt. airy nc and nelson cadillac in martinsville va and both told me that they had several complaints but there was nothing that could be done as the asbestes was taken out of the brake pads that created this problem.

Reported in: STUART VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y28U

VISIBILITY

tl*the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. the center post obstructed the consumers view when approaching an intersection. the manufacturer took a report, but he never received a response from the manufacturer concerning the failure. the dealer wasn't able offer him any assistance. the contact stated that vehicle will be replaced. the failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 27,000. updated 09/01/10. *lj updated 09/10/10*jb

Reported in: WILLIMASVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y98U

STRUCTURE

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. the vehicle was being serviced at an authorized dealer for a signal light the mechanic had to remove the lower wind deflector. after leaving the dealer, the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the lower wind deflector fractured. the contact went back to the dealer and the dealer advised him that something had to have struck the bottom of the vehicle for the lower wind deflector to fracture. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was approximately 61,000.

Reported in: GAY GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y18U

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

dash lighting is dimmed when ever headlights are on during daylight hours. automatic system does not return panel light levels to daylight brightness. this makes the dash invisible in bright daylight. condition exists until the sun is high in the sky. dealer says this is a design issue! owners manual says that "parade dimming" capability in car electronic is intended to prevent this from happening. this is a major safety hazzard. i have taken the car to the dealer several times, they have no cure. i have called the customer assistance number. no one ever returns my call. e-mail are also unanswered.

Reported in: JAMESVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y68U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

dash lights at times will not come up to bright level , very hard to see instruments in daylight on sunny day. once drove from nashville,tn. to louisville,ky.,before dash lights came on ,this was starting at about 8:30 am in may. when daylight and sunny plus driving east into bright sun.

Reported in: OLD HICKORY TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y68U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2008 cadillac dts - problem with dash board lights not being reset to bright when in sunlight.

Reported in: MORGANVILLE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y98U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2008 cadillac dts. consumer writes in regards to warning lights, gauges and indicators being illuminated while driving *tgw the consumer also stated the alarm system goes off at night. the dealer was unable to find a problem. *jb

Reported in: HOPE MILLS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57YX8U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. the contact stated that ignition failed and as a result, he was unable to remove the key out of the ignition. the contact mentioned that he left the key in the ignition over night which caused the battery to be completely drained. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the shifter switch mechanism fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance and referred him to nhtsa. the failure mileage was 30,000.

Reported in: BUCYRUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y98U

STRUCTURE:BODY

both rear doors will not open in warm weather. dealer will not repair because vehicle is out of factory warranty. we are unable to open the door when disembarking children and elderly handicapped adults. there is a concern that we cannot get people out of the car when they cannot open it themselves from the inside. this is also a hazard if the vehicle is involved in an accident. also this prolongs the time individuals remain in the car in hot weather with the windows up and the driver has shut off the motor, and assisting individuals from the vehicle.

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y18U

STRUCTURE:BODY

the cadillac was stopped in traffic on the highway and airbags failed to deploy when rear ended by semi-truck going possibly 40mph causing the cadillac to crash into the car in front as well. the car was total loss, the speed of semi truck is unknown but seeing the cadillac was total loss and with serious damage to the front and back of the vehicle the airbag should have gone off and did not.

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y98U

AIR BAGS

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y98U

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. the contact stated that a gasoline odor emitted in the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as having a cracked fuel pump. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the incident. the approximate failure mileage was 144,205. ..updated 09/30/13 *bf updated 10/24/13*jb

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y88U

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized without warning, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. the contact crashed into a cement wall but did not suffer any injuries. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for further inspection. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 111,730. updated 12/04/13*lj ..updated 12-05-13 *bf

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y78U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i started to smell smoke in the car, i shut the engine, the smoke was coming from under the back seat. i removed the back seat, and smelled the fuse box, and opened the fuse box cover, and i found that two relays were very hot, and one of them was burned, and melted all the way into the bottom of the whole fuse box block. i had the whole fuse block replaced the part alone was $225.71 plus installation. a year later same exact thing happened, i went to the dealer, and i was told that there is no recall on this fuse block. so i guess i have to do this all over again if i want to drive this vehicle.

Reported in: GREENWICH CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y58U

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reported in: GREENWICH CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y58U

SEAT BELTS

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. the contact stated that both the rear driver and passenger side lap-shoulder belts failed to latch. the contact mentioned that the failure would occur intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

Reported in: STEWART FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y88U

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel seized. the contact crashed into cement wall as a result. the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact was not injured and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 111,730.

Reported in: WASHINGTON WA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y78U

ENGINE

oil smell fumes comining from the heater vents. so bad at times we had to get out of the car. have taken the car to two different cadillac dealers and have been told they could not find anything. i have had the engine light come on code p0411 and it went out. took it to the delear and they reset the computer. on march 2nd the light came on again and went out the next day. i was told next time the i got the smell to go directly to any gm delear. i had taken my wife to the doctor in natick mass and we got the fumes and i went to long cadillac which i was told to do only to find out they moved to westboro mass. a former trobule shooter for gm who used to worek for frost cadillac until they lost their franchise told my son this is a common thing with 2006 to 2010 cadillacs and if this is the case the motor has to come out of the vehicle so it can be resealed. i have a few months left on my bumber to bumber warranty and it seems that gm is stalling me until the warranty runs out. i have sent two letters to gm one was to their president and all i would get is a nice person whom seemed they were interested but nothing was ever done by them except make an appointment at the cadillac dealer. my car has 64,000 on it.

Reported in: NEWTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y98U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the cadillac dts 2008 would not start.. had dts towed to foreman-blair gm dealership.. 896382 scan for codes none found no fuel pressure no voltage at circuit to fuel pump no voltage burn connector at fuse box replace box c multi point inspection the relay 19116057 got hot and burn connector at fuse box and melted the fuse block 19116816 which is located under thr back seat,, that might set the car of fire.. this not the first time this has happen on dts car there are more on the internet that had the same problem,,, i need to get my money back $735.18 , because this was not my fought.

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y08U

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y08U

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i have had a problem with my car for over a year. i keep getting fumes from the vent and several times i have had the car to cadillac on several ocassions. had made several complaints to general motors and i always get a call back, most of the time it would be a different person but they all said the same thing, just like they were programed.my son has a friend who was a trouble shooter for gm and worked for frost motors until they lost their franchise and he went out on his own. he told my son that this was a common problem with these cars from 2006 to 2010 and most of the time the vehicles had high milage on them and gm would stall them off and their warrante would run out. i have 64,000 on my car now and two weeks left on my warrante. today i contacted congressman kennedys office due to what i have seen on the news and the chief execdutive officer of general motors going before congress over other vehicle safety problems. i was advised to make this complaint which i am doing and i would hope others that are having the same problem make the same complaint and maby gm would be forced to fix our car's. i had also wrote to mary t. barra chief executive officer for gm (certified mail and it was signed for) and i have spoken to her assistance brandon 1-855-880-1400 ext 11562 and all he would say is they are very concerned with their customers isues.and take all complaints seriously. one thing they did do was offer me $1,000.00 towards a new cadillac, i have put the incident date down as 5-12-14 as we were going to the doctor yesterday and got the fumes again. when i told them i was writing to congressman kennedy, they stopped talking to me. ( i wonder why)?

Reported in: NEWTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y98U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2008 cadillac dts. consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical problems. *smd the consumer stated he lost power for a couple of seconds, then everything returned to normal. when it happened again, everything, did not return to normal. the battery, alternator and headlight had to be replaced. also, the windshield washer heater burned out. the heater was replaced. *jb

Reported in: MORRIS IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y48U

VISIBILITY

Reported in: MORRIS IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y48U

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. the contact stated that the steering wheel adjuster failed which caused the contact to become trapped in the drivers seat. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not made aware of the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.

Reported in: HOLLYWOOD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y08U

STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Reported in: HOLLYWOOD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y08U

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

there is a 41 inch brake light installed on the trunk lid which costs $223.75 to replace. it would have been no big deal, but, as i was replacing it, i noticed it was never properly fitted to the trunk at the factory, which caused the original damage, broken completely through in the middle, and several cracks, not working. to bolt on a new one improperly fitted will cause the same damage because the hard plastic is under heavy stress when tightened down. to properly fix the situation will cost thousands, my wife and i both have disabilities and we cannot possibly afford the fix as the car already needs over $3000 in suspension parts as well, plus labor. it is a safety issue and a ticketable offense. we expect gm to fully pay for a proper fix as they had to know what would happen up the road. i'm sure they've also noticed a large number of the lights being ordered. doesn't president obama ride in a stretched dts? he might want to have his fixed too. by the way, we just purchased a new malibu 6 days ago, which if this isn't handled rapidly will go right back to the dealer and both personal and class action suits filed.

Reported in: WASHINGTON MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57968U

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the contact then inspected the vehicle and noticed that the power steering pump detached from the vehicle. the contact also stated that the steering wheel became hard to turn. the contact also noticed the struts were leaking. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact received nhtsa campaign number 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available under the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Reported in: MAGNOLIA MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y78U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: MAGNOLIA MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y78U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

received notice of gm recall 14299 on 8/18/14. furious that the parts to remedy this problem are said to be unavailable and no date - or even an expected date - for their availability is given in the letter received. gm has known of this problem literally for years now and i don't appreciate the fact that there are no parts to provide an immediate remedy or an anticipated date for its resolution. totally unconscionable! meanwhile, owners are expected to use only their ignition key (no other implements are to be on the key ring - such as those for self-defense or convenience) to obviate gm's safety lapse for an undetermined length of time that will be at the convenience of gm, not their customers. additionally, since there has been media coverage of this particular problem for years, why am i only now receiving notice that my car is involved in this recall?

Reported in: KITTANNING PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y78U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. the contact was afraid to drive the vehicle. the dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y68U

STEERING

gm recall 14299/nhtsa recall14v355 the gm fix for this faulty ignition switch is to install a smaller (13mm) key ring and small inserts on the ignition keys to prevent installing any other things on the key ring. this is not a fix for a faulty ignition switch, but a means to circumvent the problem! i find it extremely difficult to believe that your organization would rubber stamp this shoddy circumvention of the real problem! how many vehicle accidents are you and gm willing to allow before fixing the problem properly? rest assured, my attorney has a copy of this complaint and will take the appropriate action should my vehicle malfunction!

Reported in: SHALIMAR FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y08U

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: SHALIMAR FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y08U

AIR BAGS

Reported in: SHALIMAR FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y08U

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

tl-the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. the contact stated that when it would rain, water would leak from the front driver's side door. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 93,400. djr

Reported in: KINGSTREE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6KD57Y08U

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