Ignition Switch Problems of Cadillac DTS

2011 Cadillac Dts. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch replacement parts not available to complete recall. The consumer stated he decided not to comply with the recall, due to the fact Chrysler is not providing a proper safety fix. However, he did remove the additional keys. Updated 07/08/15.

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The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. While starting the vehicle, the keys could be removed out of the ignition switch while in the on position. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 123,000.

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2006 Cadillac Dts. Ignition switch recall. Two ignition keys modified. The consumer would like two replacement keys for his automobile or send modification parts.

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Dts. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. In addition, when shifting into reverse, the vehicle moved forward. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the contact¿s residence and, after parking, all the exterior lights illuminated independently. The contact was unable to insert the key in the ignition switch to turn the lights off. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

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The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. When the key was removed from the ignition switch, the key fob was damaged. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,105.

This problem - the car dies and I lose all power assisted functions like steering and brakes - has happened multiple times, probably two dozen, over a period of time beginning some time in 2006, with model years 2000, 2001, and 2006 sedans. Since 1995 I have driven only Cadillac. It occurs only when I'm stopped, or rolling at a slow speed, and then begin to accelerate the car, such as has happened many times when I'm in a non-raised center median attempting a left turn against oncoming traffic (I have learned to left lots of room now). I hope I, or someone else in a Cadillac, won't have to die or be seriously injured before they admit this problem in their flagship vehicle. I called gm's 'ignition switch recall' line and was told that this sounds exactly like the problem in the other vehicles.