Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Problems of Cadillac DTS

Cadillac DTS owners have reported 5 problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Cadillac DTS based on all problems reported for the DTS.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2008 Cadillac DTS

Failure Date: 12/15/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that oil was leaking from the oil pan and the oil filter housing. Texas direct auto (12053 southwest fwy, stafford, TX 77477, (281) 499-8200) repaired the oil leak, but called the contact back and informed him of another oil leak at the engine manifold. The dealer stated that further repairs would require the motor to be replaced. The contact had the oil pan, oil housing, and valve covers replaced; however, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 99,000.

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2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2007 Cadillac DTS

Failure Date: 06/15/2017

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Dts. On several occasions, the contact noticed oil on the ground. While driving, the contact noticed smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle and oil leaking from the manifold. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to johnson motor company of georgia Cadillac at (1122 walton way, augusta, GA 30901, (706) 955-1086) where it was diagnosed that the oil pan gasket and the seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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3 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2006 Cadillac DTS

Failure Date: 08/25/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that the rear of the engine had been leaking oil on the exhaust manifold an there was an abnormal odor. The failure happened without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they diagnosed that there was a gasket leak on the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000. Kh.

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4 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2006 Cadillac DTS

Failure Date: 06/01/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle oil from the engine would leak onto the exhaust manifold causing smoke to appear inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer central Cadillac(2801 carnegie Ave, cleveland OH) who indicated that the engine would need to be repaired. The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000. Jft.

5 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2007 Cadillac DTS

Failure Date: 10/04/2012

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that an abnormal burning fumes emitted in an around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that oil was leaking onto the manifold producing the abnormal smell. Also, the technician stated that the engine needed to be resealed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000. Pm.




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