Cadillac DTS Complaints (2007)

97 consumer complaints on file.

#11507782February 17, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2007 Cadillac DTS has been giving me problems with leaking water from either the moon roof or roof itself near driver's door.the floor gets soaked with water and has caused a part called a yaw under the seat to short the wiring out and had to be replaced because it controls the tail lights and tail lights and brake lights were staying stationary when driving so car behind me has no indication whether brakes are being applied.i replaced the yaw but the roof is still leaking and it could happen again and could cause the floor to rot out from repeatedly getting wet when raining.i feel this is a serious safety concern and should be fixed by Cadillac.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11502044January 16, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Was backing out of my parking space and the warning icons on my dash,(Service brake system,stabiltrack, traction control.4 years ago I had to replace a (yaw) that goes under the driver's seat because moonroof is leaking so I sealed the roof.the yaw controls the stabiltrack.i took it to a auto parts store to get diagnosed and it says speed sensor or possibly a wheel hub.ive owned cars for 50 some years and never had this problem.the car only has 110,000 miles.iam tired of problems related to this issue as I said first was yaw ,now hub for car.there must be other owners that have had this problem.this is supposed to be a luxury automobile and miles aren't high.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11497359December 13, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
We purchased this vehicle four months ago and love it except for: 1)There seems to be some kind of tint on the rear view mirror which makes it very hard to see other vehicles at night, especially at dusk before some drivers turn their headlights on. We know to be very careful, but there is a very high risk for an accident. 2)Exhaust fumes enter the vehicle when stopped while the engine is running, made worse by the fact that the vehicle automatically resets to let outside air in even if we push the button to recirculate the inside air. I can’t imagine that this is healthy for anyone: I’ve had to use my inhaler more often. The situation could be life-threatening for some if one had to sit in traffic for an extended period of time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11491142October 27, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
Vehicle's brakes stopped working. Could push the brake pedal to the floor without almost no effect. I removed the driver's side front wheel and discovered the brake line was almost completely severed and fluid had sprayed out all over the wheel well. Not sure if this was a defect in design or someone had intentionally cut the line.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464828May 16, 2022
TIRES
The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac DTS equipped with General Tires, Tire Line: Exclaim HPX A/S (Alpha Sierra), Tire Size: 235/55/R17, DOT Number: A37AWBXP3317. The tire was a replacement tire. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the front passenger’s side tire experienced a blowout as a result the vehicle landed in a ditch. The contact stated that the sidewall was separated; however, the tread belt was intact. The contact stated that he changed the tire and was able to drive on the spare tire. The tire was not taken for inspection. The contact stated that he called the tire store and was advised to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the tire was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21T001000 (Tires) as the DOT number was out of scope. The approximate tire failure mileage was 10,000. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 140,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464693May 15, 2022
POWER TRAIN
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464698May 15, 2022
POWER TRAIN, SUSPENSION, STEERING
Reference: to a previous report.Photo's of problem messages.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11421083June 15, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The 2007 Cadillac DTS has heated/air-conditioned front seats. They went out. Looking on the Cadillac users' website it seems to be a common problem. The connectors burn out, even though they are connected to a 30 amp fuse. Having an electrical system short out under the passenger seat can be life threatening. Request a recall on the faulty connection box under the passenger seat. The heated rear seat is fine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11384196December 19, 2020
AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHEN I CALL ON STAR FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT WHEN I WAS TOLD THAT IF WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THE CAR AIR BAGS WOULD NOT PROTECT ME LIKE THEY WERE SUPPOSE TO.I WAS DRIVING TO THE NEXT TOWN OVER FROM MY HOMETOWN ON HWY 8O EAST.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11353999September 9, 2020
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITH SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED BUT, RESUMED NORMAL WITHIN SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT ECM MAY BE DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THERE NO RECALL ON THE VIN. NO DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 119,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11337885July 7, 2020
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF AN OIL LEAK UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL OIL BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING. THE OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CLASSIC BUICK GMC ARLINGTON AT (400 E INTERSTATE 20, ARLINGTON, TX 76018) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL PAN AND MASTER KIT GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. The odor from the cabin during the summer months is stronger. Consumer took the vehicle to several dealers and the least expensive was estimated $3800.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11323116May 3, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
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!!!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11320304April 6, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL. THE INDICATOR BULB BURNED OUT AND BURNED THE HOUSING OF THE HEADLIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 39,700.*DT*JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11312247February 29, 2020
AIR BAGS
I'M GETTING AN SERVICE AIR BAG MESSAGE ON MY DASHBOARD DISPLAY AT ALL TIMES AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AT A STAND STILL AND IN MOTION I'M AFRAID THAT MY AIRBAGS ARE GOING TO BLOW AT ANYTIME I'M AFRAID OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11282518November 26, 2019
STEERING, WHEELS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THE OWNER TOLD ME THE POWER STEERING WAS BAD AND THAT THEY WOULD FIX IT. THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP BUT IT DIDN'T FIX THE ISSUE. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO GET INSPECTED SO I COULD GET IT TITLED, IT FAILED THE INSPECTION DUE TO A LEAK IN THE POWER STEERING HIGH PRESSURE LINE, THE REAR THIRD BRAKE LIGHT BEING BROKE, THE TOP MOTOR MOUNT FAILING AND BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK WHEEL BEARINGS BEING WORN. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE OWNER GOT IN MY FACE AND SHOVED ME MAKING ME LEAVE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11277417October 31, 2019
STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HELLO!I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2007 CADILLAC DTS WITH 71,000 MILES GOOD FOR THIS YEAR.WHEN PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING WATER FELL ON MY LEGS.I TOLD DEALER ABOUT THIS AND THE DEALER SENT IT TO A CADILLAC DEALER TO FIX THE LEAK.SO I PURCHASED THE 2007 CADILLAC DTS.ABOUT 3 WEEKS LATER IT RAINED AND DRIVER AND PASSENGER REAR WAS SOAKED AND THE STABILIZER CONTROL ON DASH ICON SAYING SERVICE STABILIZER.I TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER AND FOUND OUT TAILLIGHTS WERENT WORKING PROPERLY.WILL ANYWAY SO MANY TRIPS TO DEALERS AND MOONROOF IS STILL LEAKING AND DUE TO FLOORS GETTING SOAKED THE YAW UNDER DRIVERS SEAT HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY THE WATER AND CAUSED THE STABILIZER TO SHORTEN OUT SO IT WILL INTERFER WITH STABILITY ON WET AND SNOW CONDITIONS WITH NO CONTROL.I HAVE SINCE REPLACED THE YAW BUT FLOOR IS STILL GETTING WET FROM RAIN .I BELEIVE THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR SURE.IT SHOULD BE PRESENTED TO CADILLAC AS A SERIOUS DEFECT.THIS PROBLEM STARTED 10/14/2018
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11232173July 16, 2019
WHEELS
TO:NHTSA GOOD MORNING! EMAILING TO FORM A COMPLAINT OF WHEELS FACTORY CADILLAC CHROME THAT ARE RUSTY AND CHIPPING OF OF WHEELS ON THE INSIDE,THE OUTSIDE IS SHINY.I THINK THERE IS A POSSIBILITY IN TIME THEY COULD CAUSE A PROBLEM.I REALIZE MY CAR IS A 2007 CADILLAC IS A 2007 BUT WHEN I WAS LOOKING TO PURCHASE A USED CADILLAC THEY ALL SEEMED TO HAVE THIS RUST PROBLEM...
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11172392January 27, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHEN IT RAINS WATER JUST POURS DOWNS US FROM THE SUN ROOF TOP CAUSING THE FLOORS OR CARPET TO SMELL FROM THE WATER ... PLEASE HELP WITH DIRECTION WITH THIS PROBLEM .. THUS ACCUSED WHILE WE WERE DRIVING IN THE RAIN ...
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11156643December 6, 2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDOW BRAKE LIGHT HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,193.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11145071November 3, 2018
WHEELS
FACTORY CHROME WHEELS ARE RUSTY ON INSIDE OF WHEEL AND CHROME COATING IS OFF ON ALL 4 WHEELS,COULD BE SAFETY ISSUE IF THEY RUST THROUGH METAL.THESE ARE FACTORY WHEELS AND I NOTICED WHEN I PURCHASED VEHICLE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2018.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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