2005 Cadillac Dts problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (2) · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls (1) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (128)
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 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-09 · 02-00-89-002X · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a field product report (fpr) (u.s. and canada dealers only).
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 128 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-08-18 · Air Bags · 93,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac dts. while driving approximately 75 mph, the front passenger air bag deployed without warning or impact. a slight musty odor was present due to the air bag deployment and all the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated. the contact sustained injuries, which did not require medical attention. the c…”
2017-06-06 · Unknown Or Other · 103,500 mi“the factory installed optional glass sunroof of 2005 cadillac deville dts spontaneously "exploded" and shattered. broken glass rained down inside the vehicle and over the back of the vehicle on to the roadway behind while traveling straight over a uncrowded highway at 62 - 63 mph approximately at 6:30 am on 6/2/17. sunroof was closed. the interior …”
2015-11-16 · Exterior Lighting · 25 mi“the front head lights on my 2006 cadillac dts go out at all times. i have to continuously cut out and i have to turn the light switch off and on so i can drive at night. ii previously owned another 2006 cadillac dts with the same problems. i took the vehicle to a cadillac dealer kristal auto mall in brooklyn, ny and they fix the problem which they …”
2014-04-11 · Engine · 70,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac dts. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was…”
2013-10-24 · Electrical System · 200 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac dots. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the speedometer failed to operate intermittently. the contact also mentioned that the brake lights and the stability control warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic was unable to determine the failure. the ve…”
2013-05-17 · Steering · 59,600 mi“attempting to turn at intersection during rain storm steering locked for 5 to 10 seconds. *tr…”
2012-09-17 · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls · 54,871 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville dts. the contact heard a loud cracking sound and the front passenger side window fell down independently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the regulator was replaced. the identical failure recurred on the rear passenger window. after the vehicle was repaired over time the failure recurred again o…”
2011-09-26 · Suspension · 29,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac dts. while driving between 60-70 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to provide a remedy repair for the abnormal vibration. the front passenger side rim and all four tires were replaced; however the failure persisted. the manufacturer was ma…”
2009-06-16 · Steering · 23,000 mi“when it rains and we hit a puddle of water the power steering stops working and the car is very difficult to steer. it frightful in high traffic areas as there is minimum control. after a few minutes the power steering is restored. this have happened several times. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.