2010 Cadillac Dts problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (6) · Engine (3) · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint (2)
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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:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2010-11-05 · campaign 10V553000 · 13,780 vehicles
Defect: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 DTS AND BUICK LUCERNE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES. THE STARTER OR ALTERNATOR CABLE IS IN CONTACT WITH THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE. IF EITHER THE STARTER OR ALTERNATOR CABLE IS CONTACTING THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE, THE CABLE COULD WEAR THROUGH THE LINE, CAUSING A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK.
Risk: A POWER STEERING LEAK COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, AND/OR THE LEAK ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL SECURE AND IF NECESSARY REROUTE THE LINES TO PREVENT CONTACT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Service bulletins (1,118)
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 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-08 · PIP4902U · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2025-11-20 · PIT5214G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of general motors technical assistance center. if va
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,118 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-07-30 · Steering“i was traveling on stevenson expressway at 55 mph when the fuel pump relay overheated and melted, which burned up the rec (rear electrical electrical center /fusebox). when the fuse pump relay overheated it shut fuel down going to the fuel pump, which caused the engine to stall. when the engine stalled the car cut off, causing me to loose power …”
2023-07-31 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 168,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 cadillac dts. the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the vehicle shut off. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle failed to restart and was pushed to the side of the roadway. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to the residence. an independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined tha…”
2023-01-18 · Air Bags“the vehicle "service airbag " warning keeps flashing. should i keep driving this vehicle, is my safety and the safety of other drivers at risk? i've reported this to the gmc dealers in my local area, but the want to charge me $125.00 to $169.00 dollars to perform a diagnostic. my concern is for safety of myself and others. can this problem be fi…”
2021-06-25 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication: Oil Cooler · 160,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 cadillac dts. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for an oil change and he was informed of an oil pan leak coming from a bolt-on undercarriage causing damage to the engine. the dealer offered to repair the oil leak however, the contact declined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was m…”
2018-08-16 · Engine · 167,389 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 cadillac dts. whether the vehicle was traveling at various speeds or parked, oil leaked from the undercarriage. the contact stated that a quart of oil had to be added every ten miles. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the oil pan gasket needed t…”
2018-04-09 · Suspension:front:stabilizer Bar · 56,794 mi“2010 cadillac dts v8. consumer writes in regards to broken front stabilizer links. *ld *tr…”
2017-12-04 · Electrical System · 90,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 cadillac dts. on several occasions, while driving, the vehicle rode roughly and stalled. the contact checked the relays and noticed that the fuse box was melted. the dealer (keyser cadillac, 4130 sheridan dr, williamsville, ny 14221, 716-568-7045) confirmed that no recalls were associated with the vin. the vehicle was no…”
2017-05-24 · Engine · 41,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 cadillac dts. the contact stated that there was an internal leak in the vehicle, but was uncertain of its origin and what part was affected from the failure. there was a presence of a constant intermittent fluid leak. the dealer (medina auto mall 3205 medina rd, medina, oh 44256 (877) 424-0881) was notified and inspected…”
2015-02-06 · Vehicle Speed Control · 20,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl*the contact owns a 2010 cadillac dts. the contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the vehicle accelerated independently. the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the contact also stated that two years later, while attempting to reverse at…”
2015-01-21 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2010 cadillac dts. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contac…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.