3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,307 miles

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problem #9

Mar 312023

DTS

  • 168,000 miles
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 that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle started and shut off immediately. The contact stated she smelled a burning plastic odor coming from the rear seats. The contact stated that upon lifting the rear middle seat, she noticed that fuses had melted in the fuse box. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #8

Nov 212017

DTS

  • 90,000 miles
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 not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #7

Feb 012016

DTS

  • 41,000 miles
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 the vehicle, but did not provide a specific diagnosis. The vehicle was also inspected by an independent mechanic. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V553000 (electrical system). The contact was uncertain if the manufacturer had a repair solution. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

- Medina, OH, USA

problem #6

Jan 212015

DTS

  • miles
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 contact had not experienced a failure.

- Belfast, TN, USA

problem #5

Nov 132014

DTS 8-cyl

  • 63,760 miles
Vehicle was parked, engine off. Upon startup, engine ran rough for a few seconds then died. Car towed to dealer. Problem: Engine fuse box shorted and melted. No cause found. Fix: Replace fuse box. No after market accessories, etc. Have been installed/used in the car. Cost of repair: $675.

- Albany, NY, USA

problem #4

Oct 142014

DTS

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Dts. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Jensen Beach, FL, USA

problem #3

Oct 072014

DTS 8-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Dts. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign: 14V355000 (electrical system). However, the parts needed were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the problem and had not given the contact an explanation and stated that they would contact him later. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 11/21/14

- Rocky Hill, CT, USA

problem #2

Aug 192014

DTS

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Dts. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Mclean , VA, USA

problem #1

Nov 052013

DTS 8-cyl

  • miles
2010 Cadillac Dts. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical system recall notice.

- Mclean, VA, USA