10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,600 miles

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problem #4

Jul 012019

DTS

  • 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that they noticed a leak underneath the front of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to rizza Cadillac Buick GMC (8425 159th St, tinley park, il 60487; (708) 429-6600) and was informed that the vehicle was leaking oil from the engine. The contact was informed that the front and rear main seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

- Richton Park, IL, USA

problem #3

Oct 162018

DTS

  • 76,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil onto the driveway. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to eddie tourelle's northpark Hyundai (953 highway 190 N, covington, la 70433, (985) 801-7000) where it was diagnosed that the rubber on the oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 76,000.

- Gretna, LA, USA

problem #2

Jan 102016

DTS

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac Dts. While having the vehicle serviced, the contact observed oil leaking from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the oil pan gasket and motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Albany, NY, USA

problem #1

Aug 142012

DTS 8-cyl

  • 8,400 miles
Hit a truck pulling a lowboy trailer stopped at a stop light.. due to a concussion, I do not remember the details of the crash. However I do know that the air bag did not deploy and I hit the steering wheel hard enough with my face and chest to bend the steering wheel. I received a severe concussion, five broken ribs and facial lacerations due to hitting the steering wheel. Due to my injuries I was in intensive care and the hospital for nine days and spent 20 days in a rehabilitation facility. I am home now, still in pain and moving around with the help of a walker. I have owned Cadillac for the last 30 years. I will never drive another one. If this happened once, what is to say it won't happen again. Except this time to a family of four, instead of a widow traveling alone. I have photos of the damaged vehicle if they are needed.

- Louisville, KY, USA