Power Train Problems of Cadillac DTS

Cadillac DTS owners have reported 12 problems related to power train (under the power train 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 Power Train problem of the 2007 Cadillac DTS

Failure Date: 05/15/2022

Complaint: pertaining to 2007 Cadillac Dts as mentioned above. I purchased this used car with 70,000 miles in 2018. When purchased the first problem was stabiltrack light came on so took it back to dealer to be fixed under dealers 90 day warranty plus brake lights weren't functioning properly. Perhaps a year later I had a yaw replaced that controls the stabiltrack. Ive been having this stabiltrack since vehicle was purchased as of 05/15/2022 this problem has occurred again and is expensive repair. I feel this is a safety issue because it controls steering in inclimate weather conditions.

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2 Power Train problem of the 2007 Cadillac DTS

Failure Date: 05/15/2022

Reference: to a previous report. Photo's of problem messages.

3 Power Train problem of the 2008 Cadillac DTS

Failure Date: 09/22/2019

Car stopped operating all of a sudden. Battery charging issue.

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4 Power Train problem of the 2006 Cadillac DTS

Failure Date: 12/09/2018

I just purchased a 2006 Cadillac Dts, we got gas for it and very soon after we stopped at a red light and the vehicle shut off but started back up immediately. None of the climate control or anything turned off just the engine. Also sometimes while the vehicle is idiling in park,drive, or at low speeds the vehicle will idle very low then the rpm's will increase to normal after about a second. If you are driving at low speeds and the car does that when it revs up to normal it jerks. The last part is when you get to lower than half a tank it starts studdering when you coast then accelerate.

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5 Power Train problem of the 2006 Cadillac DTS

Failure Date: 07/01/2018

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.

6 Power Train problem of the 2006 Cadillac DTS

Failure Date: 02/02/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle decelerated without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle caught fire. There was not any injuries. There was a not police report. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Ss.

7 Power Train problem of the 2006 Cadillac DTS

Failure Date: 01/08/2015

During a family outing, I noticed a rear tire that had lost air pressure again. I had no choice but to visit a discount tire, to diagnose the problem. We hadn't run over a nail nor a screw, but had become the victims of Cadillac's inferior production. The chrome plating began to peel, and separate from the alloy wheels. I was forced to purchase inferior aftermarket wheels in order to get my family home. The informative, and integritive agent at discount tire showed me that all four of my stock, chrome, Cadillac wheels had prematurely corroded, forcing my wife and I to replace the wheels. We have been spun, dismissed, and ignored by numerous Cadillac customer experience agents, regarding this issue, in spite of numerous complaints logged by other Dts owners, posted onto gminsider. Com. Cadillac has been well advised of this failure, yet Cadillac fails to accept that their product is substandard. My local dealership, coughlin motors of marysville, ohio, is reticent to resolve this issue, but, my question is, doesn't the president of our great nation, ride in a Dts? if I'm not mistaken, what are the conditions of his wheels? well, our vehicle had the same wheels. It is my professional opinion, Cadillac has produced an inferior product, and they should be held accountable for it. After all, the president of the united states, and his family, should be welcomed to the same durability and longevity, of Cadillac's product, my family and I, are entitled to? after all, didn't all of us bail out general motors in adverse conditions? in short, Cadillac has produced yet another inferior product. Isn't it time that gm answers for another inferior product, that affects our safety? granted, the potus has another Dts limo at his disposal; and I'm grateful for that. Sadly, my family of five, does not.

8 Power Train problem of the 2007 Cadillac DTS

Failure Date: 11/12/2014

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.

9 Power Train problem of the 2006 Cadillac DTS

Failure Date: 10/20/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that while driving approximate 20 mph, the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Pam.

10 Power Train problem of the 2007 Cadillac DTS

Failure Date: 12/27/2013

Engine stopped. All power equipment ceased to function. I was able to get to the side of the freeway. Put the car in neutral, turned the key and the car started and continued for the duration of the 200 mile trip. The second time approximately three weeks ago my wife was driving in heavy city traffic when the same problem occurred and she lost the use of all power equipment. She was able to put the car in park and get it started again without incident. I called gm complaint department. They instructed me to take the car to a dealership and have a diagnostic test done on it. This was done and nothing was found to be wrong with the vehicle. I again called Cadillac complaint department and opened a case. This time I was told to take the car back to the dealership and ask the service department to recheck it. I informed them I have the diagnostic report showing nothing wrong was found. They suggested I take it back and have the service people drive the car. This didn't make any sense because I don't know when and where the problem will occur again. What was I to do for a car while the dealership had mine? I inquired of the Cadillac representative if this car may have the same ignition as the cars currently being recalled by gm. They were unable to answer that question. They finally stated the only remedy was to take it back to the dealership. If this problem occurs again someone could easily get injured or killed. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me on how to resolve this matter.

11 Power Train problem of the 2007 Cadillac DTS

Failure Date: 12/27/2013

On 3/11/2014 your office responded to my inquiry on 3/11/2014 concerning the above vehicle. In your response you stated I would have access to a report within 72 hours @ https://www-odi. Nhtsa. Dot. Gov/vehiclecomplaint/. Upon accessing this site there is no where to input the odi number that you stated would give me access to the status of the complaint. Please advise as I intend to pursue this issue further until the vehicle has been repaired or replaced. Thank you.

12 Power Train problem of the 2006 Cadillac DTS

Failure Date: 10/06/2008

I turned right out of my place of employment. I was less than a half block from the light. I pulled into the center lane intending to turn left at the light. Suddenly my car accelerated rapidly. I slammed on the brake so hard my leg hurt for days. The car accelerated more and the brake did not stop it completely. I rear ended a large pickup. I went back to my office and contacted Cadillac customer service immediately. I requested they check the "black box" computer module. They did eventually do that but said they found no problem. Nobody seems to be listening to what happened. I offered Cadillac to just trade me for any identical car they refused any kind of help. I eventually sold the car at a great loss. I had to buy another car, my insurance has gone up dramatically and I am more than discouraged. I was terrified every time I drove the car I had loved before. I constantly drove with one hand on the steering wheel and the other hand on the gear shift in case it happened again hoping it would stop it to shift into neutral.


Other Common Power Train related problems of Cadillac DTS

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
12
Automatic Transmission problems
2
Transmission Failure problems
1
Differential Unit problems
1

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