2003 Cadillac Cadillac problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front:control Arm (1) · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/Cooler (1) · Seat Belts (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (21)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Wheels:rim 2009-05-01 · 050310003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
low tire pressure, leaking cast aluminum wheels (repair with adhesive sealant). 2008 and prior gm passenger car and light duty trucks (including saturn) and hummer h2, h3 and saab 9-7x with cast aluminum wheels. *nj updated 10/23/09. *pe
Wheels 2006-06-01 · 990851007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin updates gmcs position on refinishing aluminum wheels for 2003 and prior passenger car and trucks. *tt 2007 and prior passenger cars and trucks including saturn. updated. *kb
Electrical System 2005-08-01 · 030604012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
inspection of all related wiring harness connections when diagnosing miscellaneous diagnostic trouble codes, intermittent driveability concerns, hard start, no start, incorrect gauges, inoperative air conditioning systems, service engine soon lamps illuminated, 4wd lamp illuminated, instrument panel
Electrical System 2005-01-27 · 3249 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
intermittent sir lamp with diagnostic trouble code b0044 or b0026. *eh
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2004-09-01 · 020730052A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
essential tool j 45096 transflow for 2005 and prior passenger <a title="click for more information about car" style="text-decoration: none; border-bottom: medium solid green;" href="http://search.targetwords.com/u.search?x=5977|1||||cars|aa1vdw">car</a>s and light duty trucks with automatic transmis
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines 2004-08-01 · 030730002A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission cooling system service tool j 45096 - transflow information. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 21 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2007-01-23 · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/Cooler · 54,200 mi“tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2003 cadillac dts at 35 mph he began to smell something burning. the contact observed the smoke coming from the crease of the driver's seat, there were no flames present. the contact turned off the ignition and was advised to call cadillac's customer service department. *ak…”
2006-10-30 · Suspension:front:control Arm · 49,700 mi“dt*: the contact stated while backing up from a parking space on normal road conditions at 5 mph, the bolt and wheel on the front driver side detached from the vehicle. it was towed and later repaired. the failed part and the repair invoice were available.…”
2003-09-12 · Seat Belts“vehicle's seat belt tower is too low.*mr (cadillac dts 2003) seat belt was manufactured to be adjustable. it does not raise, dealer stated that they need permission to make it adjustable.*ts…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.