2008 Cadillac Dts problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (22) · Engine (10) · Seat Belts (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
68 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:ignition 2014-06-23 · campaign 14V355000 · 3,141,731 vehicles
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the af
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
Electrical System 2010-06-04 · campaign 10V240000 · 1,365,070 vehicles
Defect: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE P
Risk: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Fix: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT
Service bulletins (915)
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 2025-09-09 · 13598 · Other
new vehicle monitoring programs section in ivh
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 915 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-08-26 · Engine · 85,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. the contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an oil change, the vehicle was diagnosed with an oil leak from the oil pan. the contact was informed that the oil pan needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no a…”
2024-08-15 · Tires:tread/Belt“tire size: 235/55r17 99h in february 2022, i purchased a set of 4 yokahama tires from discount tire co., located at 2707 nw loop 410, san antonio, tx 78230. the mileage on the car was approx. 89,000. in february of 2024, my mechanic notice tread lifting on the tires, so i took the car to discount tire co., located at 1755 sw loop 410, san anton…”
2023-05-14 · Engine“i have a very bad oil leak in my vehicle, which is creating a mess and alot of smoke.…”
2022-08-12 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication · 87,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "alternator not charging" was displayed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that oil was leaking onto the alternator and exhaust manifold. the alternator was replaced. however, the contact stated while dr…”
2022-02-11 · Engine · 115,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle there was smoke coming from under the hood. upon inspection, it was discovered that engine oil had leaked onto the hot surface in the engine compartment. the leaking oil also caused damage to the alternator. the cause of the failure was not determined. the man…”
2021-03-18 · Unknown Or Other · 92,000 mi“december 16 2020 nhtsa id number 11383838 oil leak under engine coming from engine, transmission, and power steering pump. also white smoke coming from engine on passenger side following stop on driveway.…”
2020-12-16 · Unknown Or Other · 92,000 mi“oil leak under engine coming from engine transmission and power pump. also white smoke coming from engine on passenger side when stopped on driveway.…”
2020-11-20 · Engine · 92,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. the contact stated that there was oil and transmission fluid leaking from the bottom of the engine while the vehicle was parked in the driveway. also, upon coming to a stop, there was white smoke coming from underneath the engine on the passenger's side. there was no warning light illuminated. neither the …”
2020-10-14 · Electrical System · 100,000 mi“rear fuse block fuel pump relay shorted out melted fuse block...could catch back seat on fire and very close to gas tank.…”
2020-09-20 · Visibility/Wiper · 168,000 mi“my windshield washer sprayer just stopped working and now i'm being told that this is a common with this year vehicle. i just brought this vehicle and have not even register it at the bmv. just wanting to know if any recalls for this problem was made.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.