2004 Cadillac Dts problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Steering (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (1)
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Compared against other Cadillac Dts model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (88)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Showing the 6 most recent of 88 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-05-28 · Unknown Or Other · 45,000 mi“while driving on the freeway there was a loud popping sound from the rear passenger door window and the window suddenly dropped completely into the door and would not roll back up. 3 weeks later the front passenger door window did the exact same thing.…”
2015-03-10 · Tires“tl*the contact owns a 2004 cadillac dts equipped with michelin radial x tires, and tire size 235/55/r17. the contact stated that all the tires were cracked severely which caused the air to leak out. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed the tires needed to be replaced. the tires were not replaced. the manufactur…”
2014-12-31 · Engine · 100,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac dts. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to restart. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part need…”
2014-05-14 · Electrical System · 38,000 mi“without warning and for no reason the right side rear door window fell down into the door. there was a young child in the rear seat at the time. there should be a recall on this as it is a severe safety hazard. this car has very few miles for its age and should not be having these problems. driver seat no longer will adjust and it cost too much …”
2013-08-16 · Air Bags · 100,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac dts. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the passenger's side of the vehicle was crashed into by another vehicle. the air bags failed o deploy. the contact sustained a fractured elbow and bruising. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. the manufacturer was not notified…”
2011-03-16 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 56,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac dts. the contact was driving when the vehicle began to decelerate slowly and became resistant to acceleration attempts. in addition, the transmission would drag while attempting to shift gears. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that there were no failures located within the transm…”
2010-02-22 · Steering · 91,225 mi“during rainy periods while driving at a slow speed (20-30 mph) in parking lots or residential streets where water has pooled when i hit a deep (3-5 inches) puddle the power steering on my 2004 cadillac deville dts stops functioning for a period of 30-45 seconds. because i am unable to steer my car i must come to a complete stop until the power stee…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.