Engine Oil/lubrication problems of the 2008 Cadillac DTS

One problem related to engine oil/lubrication has been reported for the 2008 Cadillac DTS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Cadillac DTS based on all problems reported for the 2008 DTS.

1 Engine Oil/lubrication problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2022

The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "alternator not charging" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that oil was leaking onto the alternator and exhaust manifold. The alternator was replaced. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a significant amount of smoke coming from underneath the vehicle. There was no warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the contact noticed a trail of oil leak in the driveway. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.


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