Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 2006 Cadillac DTS

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated the vehicle was leaking engine oil. The vehicle was taken two independent mechanics for inspection and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be removed to locate where the engine oil leak originated from. The contact stated that the vehicle was also taken to an unknown Cadillac dealer for a diagnostic test and the contact was informed that engine oil leak would get worse over time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted nor informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated the vehicle has an excessive oil leakage. The contact took the vehicle to huber Cadillac service(11102 w Dodge rd, omaha, ne 68154) where the vehicle was diagnosed with an oil leakage issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. However, no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. Lj.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that he notice excessive amount of oil was in his driveway and taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that oil leaking from the camshaft. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000. Aw.

I bought a used 2006 Dts Cadillac from a dealer in OH. Brought it home and had my mechanic go thru it. He showed me an oil leak and said the oil pan gasket had been repaired. My mechanic said he would not fix the leak because there was too much involved. I have since seen that this a common problem with this year vehicle. Should be a recall. I can not afford to get this fixed. Also found out there were 4 other recalls on this car. Cadillac should have a recall for this oil leak. Mileage is 81,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact noticed oil was leaking. The contact placed cardboard under the vehicle to verify if the leak was stoppable. There no warning indicators illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the oil chamber needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. Lexus of arlington (1510 w dundee rd, arlington heights, IL 60004, (847)-794-4819) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and oil was leaking from the engine compartment. The alternator, oil, and engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to great river Chevrolet GMC (264 devereux drive, natchez, ms 39120, 601-653-4829) where it was diagnosed that there was an oil leak and the vehicle was not able to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 62,000.

Tl the contact owns 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact called on behalf of his spouse the driver whom informed him that oil was leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that oil was being added on a daily basis as the vehicle was being driven. The contact stated contacted a local dealer whom informed him the repairs would be costly as the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that there was a progressing oil leak without warning. The dealer indicated that they would need to put in a new seal or gasket to reseal the area, but would not guarantee that the repair would provide a permanent remedy. The dealer indicated that if the repair failed, the engine assembly may need to be replaced. The contact was excluded from any manufacturer campaigns to service the engine. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

Faulty factory gaskets and seals causing oil leak from oil pan. Car only has 92700 miles. Many complaints about this and no action taken. Repairs will be over $1000.

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that there was an oil leak coming from the engine of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to be repaired and was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 110,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that there was oil leaking from the oil pan of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanics who also diagnosed that the oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that engine oil leaked into the exhaust system and caused the exhaust to smoke. The dealer advised the contact that the oil pan cover and gasket needed to be replaced the manufacturer denied assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,605 and the current mileage was 87,100.

Oil leaks from the engine. Leaks happen both while driving and when parked in all situations.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking oil from the front of the vehicle under the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed the leak. The vehicle was taken to dale earnhardt jr. Buick GMC (1850 capital cir ne, tallahassee, FL 32308, (850) 270-1453) where it was diagnosed and repaired. The contact was unaware of the diagnosis and repair specifics; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Both block halves and the cam covers began leaking and they tell me the repair will cost $3,500. 00. The vehicle has always had regular oil changes and maintenance and has low mileage for a 2006. I have heard this is a regular problem with this year cadilac.

This automobile has an oil leak that could cause a fire and general motors are repairing vehicles, but will not make a recall. These automobiles are Cadillac, Oldsmobile and Buick models dating back to 1993 through 2008. A bulletin # 03-06-01-027 dated may 1, 2008 verified gm's knowledge of the problem. There is a faulty design between the motor and oil pan in these automobiles to cause them to leak so soon. Please investigate this matter. Updated 03/10/11.

The engine leaks oil, not just spots, actual drips, have to add much oil in between oil changes.