Cadillac DTS engine failure problems

Filed May 3, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 11,200 miles · OH · fire

Engine failure do to poor design and oil leaks. I had this happen on the highway witch is very dangerous. The whole engine needs recalled. The electrical system is a night one my fuse box's needed replaced because a fuse burned out, witch melted a good portion of it. Major fire hazard!!!!

Filed Jul 16, 2018 · Engine · 90,000 miles · NY

Lower engine oil leak. I understand that this is a common problem dating back a number of years and cadillac has not rectified the problem and has not issued a recall. I am forced to install a new engine because the problem is so costly to resolve. Approximately $4,500. Is there any class action against cadillac or is there any relief available.

Filed Jun 27, 2017 · Electrical · 97,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The contact independently replaced the relay sensor and the vehicle started. In addition, while driving 55 MPH, the engine power and brakes failed, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (ruddell auto, located on 110 s golf course rd, port angeles, wa, 98362) where it was diagnosed that the relay fuse box and panel melted and need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Engine · 60,000 miles · AL

While sitting at a complete stop engine very rapidly became hot turning on engine overheat indicator. There as been oil appearing in my driveway the last 3 days. After research I found there is a very well known issue with this model for a crankshaft leak. Afraid this could lead to engine failure or fire.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 154,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized without noticed. The contact had to restart the vehicle in order for it to resume normal function. Also, the contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition. The contact had to make several attempts and wait over thirty minutes for the key to release. In addition, the key would become hot. The dealer conducted repairs that were unknown. However, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vehicle was included in recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 89,000 miles · SC · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. While driving approximately 45 MPH, all of the exterior lighting failed and the steering wheel seized. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact crashed the passenger side of the vehicle into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and the passenger sustained neck and shoulder injuries, but medical attention was not received. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · 90,000 miles · OH · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the front passenger side tire blew out and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized, causing the vehicle to spin and crash into a fence. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2014 · Steering · 115,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the steering wheel seized. The contact also mentioned that the steering wheel was vibrating and was making a load abnormal noise. The contact noticed that there was power steering fluid leaking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v105000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2014 · Airbags · 111,730 miles · WA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact crashed into cement wall as a result. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact was not injured and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 111,730.

Filed Oct 28, 2013 · Steering · 111,730 miles · DC · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized without warning, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact crashed into a cement wall but did not suffer any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 111,730. Updated 12/04/13*lj ..updated 12-05-13