FaultScore

FaultScore report

2007 Cadillac DTS problems

Owners have filed 137 complaints about the 2007 Cadillac DTS with NHTSA between 2007 and 2023. The largest single group is the electrical system. Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 7 worst.

D

FaultScore 69/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Cadillac DTS.

How this is worked out

The numbers

137

Complaints

10

Crashes reported

6

Fires reported

7

Injuries reported

58,000 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

29%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 67 vs 50 Severity 87 vs 50 Early failure 49 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 67
Against the median year of the Cadillac DTS. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 87
16.8% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 49
29% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2007 compares with every other Cadillac DTS

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2007 Cadillac DTS

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

2 crashes, 3 fires · median 44,800 mi

Engine & Cooling 18 13.1%

1 crashes, 2 fires · median 60,000 mi

Lights 15 10.9%

0 crashes, 1 fires · median 53,500 mi

Brakes 13 9.5%

Median failure at 38,000 miles

Steering 8 5.8%

Median failure at 73,650 miles

Other & Unspecified 7 5.1%

Median failure at 12,000 miles

Seats 7 5.1%

Median failure at 80,000 miles

Airbags 7 5.1%

4 crashes, 0 fires · median 98,000 mi

Transmission & Drivetrain 7 5.1%

Median failure at 73,650 miles

Suspension 5 3.6%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 62,500 mi

Body & Structure 5 3.6%

Median failure at 200 miles

Wheels 4 2.9%

Median failure at 71,000 miles

Stability & Traction Control 3 2.2%

Median failure at 120,500 miles

Tires 3 2.2%

Median failure at 30,000 miles

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 3 2.2%

Median failure at 500 miles

Acceleration & Cruise Control 3 2.2%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 14,500 mi

Fuel & Propulsion 1 0.7%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 38,000 mi

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 6 5.9%
1,000 – 9,999 miles 6 5.9%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 12 11.9%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 19 18.8%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 25 24.8%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 13 12.9%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 12 11.9%
150,000+ miles 8 7.9%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Jan 2007 peak 6 Feb 2023

NHTSA investigations into the 2007 Cadillac DTS

An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.

EA08010 Opened 12 Jun 2008 Closed 8 Sep 2008 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

IN A LETTER DATED AUGUST 27, 2008, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (GM) NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 08V-441) TO ADDRESS A SAFETY RELATEDDEFECT THAT CAN RESULT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IN APPROXIMATELY 850,000 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID OPTION.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES OF THIS INVESTIGATION COMPRISE OVER THREE-QUARTERS OF THE RECALL POPULATION. ACCORDING TO GM, A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID HEATER MODULE MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES...

Recalls on the 2007 Cadillac DTS

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

Canada — Transport Canada

Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.

Recall 2014246 186,013 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight or the vehicle goes off-road or is subjected to some other jarring event. If this were to occur, engine power, power steering and power braking would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. The timing of the key movement out of the “run” position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may also result in the airbags not deploying in a subsequent collision, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: For each key, dealers will install two key rings and modify the key ring opening shape. Note: Until the correction is performed, all items should be removed from the key ring.

Recall 2010189 99,000 units in Canada

Accessories

On certain vehicles equipped with a Heated Washer Fluid System (HWFS), a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. A repair was implemented in a recall in 2008, however, there have been new reports of thermal incidents on heated washer fluid system modules after this improvement was installed. This situation may cause some minor distortion, but also could lead to melting of the plastic around the heated washer fluid system, or cause a fire. Correction: Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page will be provided and inserted in the Owner Manual to document the removal of the feature.

Recall 2008313 54,431 units in Canada

Other

On certain vehicles equipped with a heated washer fluid system, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. This situation may cause other electrical features to malfunction which could cause smoke and in some cases a fire. Correction: Dealer will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

at 11,200 miles Massillon, OH Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE FAILURE DO TO POOR DESIGN AND OIL LEAKS. I HAD THIS HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY WITCH IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE WHOLE ENGINE NEEDS RECALLED. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS A NIGHT ONE MY FUSE BOX'S NEEDED REPLACED BECAUSE A FUSE BURNED OUT, WITCH MELTED A GOOD PORTION OF IT. MAJOR FIRE HAZARD!!!!

NHTSA complaint #11323116 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 11,200 miles Massillon, OH Fire

ENGINE

ENGINE FAILURE DO TO POOR DESIGN AND OIL LEAKS. I HAD THIS HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY WITCH IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE WHOLE ENGINE NEEDS RECALLED. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS A NIGHT ONE MY FUSE BOX'S NEEDED REPLACED BECAUSE A FUSE BURNED OUT, WITCH MELTED A GOOD PORTION OF IT. MAJOR FIRE HAZARD!!!!

NHTSA complaint #11323116 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 39,700 miles Ogden, UT Fire

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL. THE INDICATOR BULB BURNED OUT AND BURNED THE HOUSING OF THE HEADLIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 39,700.*DT

NHTSA complaint #11320304 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 39,700 miles Ogden, UT Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL. THE INDICATOR BULB BURNED OUT AND BURNED THE HOUSING OF THE HEADLIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 39,700.*DT

NHTSA complaint #11320304 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 119,000 miles Louisville, KY Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY HAD BEEN INFORMED MORE THAN ONCE THAT THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNSPECIFIED RATE OF SPEED, THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF WHEN DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF AN 18 WHEELER. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISING AND PAIN TO THE SHOULDERS AND FOREARMS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE FRONT PASSENGER AND SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS ALSO DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED OF THE CRASH AND HAD NOT YET INVESTIGATED THE CAUSE OF THE CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE CRASH AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING TO DETERMINE IF THEY COULD CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

NHTSA complaint #11101393 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 119,000 miles Louisville, KY Crash 1 injured

ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY HAD BEEN INFORMED MORE THAN ONCE THAT THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNSPECIFIED RATE OF SPEED, THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF WHEN DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF AN 18 WHEELER. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISING AND PAIN TO THE SHOULDERS AND FOREARMS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE FRONT PASSENGER AND SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS ALSO DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED OF THE CRASH AND HAD NOT YET INVESTIGATED THE CAUSE OF THE CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE CRASH AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING TO DETERMINE IF THEY COULD CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

NHTSA complaint #11101393 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

Denver, PA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2007 Cadillac DTS has been giving me problems with leaking water from either the moon roof or roof itself near driver's door.the floor gets soaked with water and has caused a part called a yaw under the seat to short the wiring out and had to be replaced because it controls the tail lights and tail lights and brake lights were staying stationary when driving so car behind me has no indication whether brakes are being applied.i replaced the yaw but the roof is still leaking and it could happen again and could cause the floor to rot out from repeatedly getting wet when raining.i feel this is a serious safety concern and should be fixed by Cadillac.

NHTSA complaint #11507782 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Denver, PA

STRUCTURE:BODY

2007 Cadillac DTS has been giving me problems with leaking water from either the moon roof or roof itself near driver's door.the floor gets soaked with water and has caused a part called a yaw under the seat to short the wiring out and had to be replaced because it controls the tail lights and tail lights and brake lights were staying stationary when driving so car behind me has no indication whether brakes are being applied.i replaced the yaw but the roof is still leaking and it could happen again and could cause the floor to rot out from repeatedly getting wet when raining.i feel this is a serious safety concern and should be fixed by Cadillac.

NHTSA complaint #11507782 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Denver, PA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2007 Cadillac DTS has been giving me problems with leaking water from either the moon roof or roof itself near driver's door.the floor gets soaked with water and has caused a part called a yaw under the seat to short the wiring out and had to be replaced because it controls the tail lights and tail lights and brake lights were staying stationary when driving so car behind me has no indication whether brakes are being applied.i replaced the yaw but the roof is still leaking and it could happen again and could cause the floor to rot out from repeatedly getting wet when raining.i feel this is a serious safety concern and should be fixed by Cadillac.

NHTSA complaint #11507782 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Denver, PA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Was backing out of my parking space and the warning icons on my dash,(Service brake system,stabiltrack, traction control.4 years ago I had to replace a (yaw) that goes under the driver's seat because moonroof is leaking so I sealed the roof.the yaw controls the stabiltrack.i took it to a auto parts store to get diagnosed and it says speed sensor or possibly a wheel hub.ive owned cars for 50 some years and never had this problem.the car only has 110,000 miles.iam tired of problems related to this issue as I said first was yaw ,now hub for car.there must be other owners that have had this problem.this is supposed to be a luxury automobile and miles aren't high.

NHTSA complaint #11502044 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Denver, PA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Was backing out of my parking space and the warning icons on my dash,(Service brake system,stabiltrack, traction control.4 years ago I had to replace a (yaw) that goes under the driver's seat because moonroof is leaking so I sealed the roof.the yaw controls the stabiltrack.i took it to a auto parts store to get diagnosed and it says speed sensor or possibly a wheel hub.ive owned cars for 50 some years and never had this problem.the car only has 110,000 miles.iam tired of problems related to this issue as I said first was yaw ,now hub for car.there must be other owners that have had this problem.this is supposed to be a luxury automobile and miles aren't high.

NHTSA complaint #11502044 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Denver, PA

SERVICE BRAKES

Was backing out of my parking space and the warning icons on my dash,(Service brake system,stabiltrack, traction control.4 years ago I had to replace a (yaw) that goes under the driver's seat because moonroof is leaking so I sealed the roof.the yaw controls the stabiltrack.i took it to a auto parts store to get diagnosed and it says speed sensor or possibly a wheel hub.ive owned cars for 50 some years and never had this problem.the car only has 110,000 miles.iam tired of problems related to this issue as I said first was yaw ,now hub for car.there must be other owners that have had this problem.this is supposed to be a luxury automobile and miles aren't high.

NHTSA complaint #11502044 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Knoxville, TN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

We purchased this vehicle four months ago and love it except for: 1)There seems to be some kind of tint on the rear view mirror which makes it very hard to see other vehicles at night, especially at dusk before some drivers turn their headlights on. We know to be very careful, but there is a very high risk for an accident. 2)Exhaust fumes enter the vehicle when stopped while the engine is running, made worse by the fact that the vehicle automatically resets to let outside air in even if we push the button to recirculate the inside air. I can’t imagine that this is healthy for anyone: I’ve had to use my inhaler more often. The situation could be life-threatening for some if one had to sit in traffic for an extended period of time.

NHTSA complaint #11497359 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Knoxville, TN

VISIBILITY/WIPER

We purchased this vehicle four months ago and love it except for: 1)There seems to be some kind of tint on the rear view mirror which makes it very hard to see other vehicles at night, especially at dusk before some drivers turn their headlights on. We know to be very careful, but there is a very high risk for an accident. 2)Exhaust fumes enter the vehicle when stopped while the engine is running, made worse by the fact that the vehicle automatically resets to let outside air in even if we push the button to recirculate the inside air. I can’t imagine that this is healthy for anyone: I’ve had to use my inhaler more often. The situation could be life-threatening for some if one had to sit in traffic for an extended period of time.

NHTSA complaint #11497359 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Fort Collins, CO

SERVICE BRAKES

Vehicle's brakes stopped working. Could push the brake pedal to the floor without almost no effect. I removed the driver's side front wheel and discovered the brake line was almost completely severed and fluid had sprayed out all over the wheel well. Not sure if this was a defect in design or someone had intentionally cut the line.

NHTSA complaint #11491142 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 140,000 miles Friedensburg, PA

TIRES

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac DTS equipped with General Tires, Tire Line: Exclaim HPX A/S (Alpha Sierra), Tire Size: 235/55/R17, DOT Number: A37AWBXP3317. The tire was a replacement tire. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the front passenger’s side tire experienced a blowout as a result the vehicle landed in a ditch. The contact stated that the sidewall was separated; however, the tread belt was intact. The contact stated that he changed the tire and was able to drive on the spare tire. The tire was not taken for inspection. The contact stated that he called the tire store and was advised to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the tire was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21T001000 (Tires) as the DOT number was out of scope. The approximate tire failure mileage was 10,000. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 140,000.

NHTSA complaint #11464828 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Denver, PA

POWER TRAIN

Complaint: pertaining to 2007 Cadillac DTS as mentioned above.i purchased this used car with 70,000 miles in 2018.when purchased the first problem was stabiltrack light came on so took it back to dealer to be fixed under dealers 90 day warranty plus brake lights weren't functioning properly.perhaps a year later I had a yaw replaced that controls the stabiltrack.ive been having this stabiltrack since vehicle was purchased as of 05/15/2022 this problem has occurred again and is expensive repair.i feel this is a safety issue because it controls steering in inclimate weather conditions.

NHTSA complaint #11464693 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Denver, PA

POWER TRAIN

Reference: to a previous report.Photo's of problem messages.

NHTSA complaint #11464698 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Denver, PA

STEERING

Reference: to a previous report.Photo's of problem messages.

NHTSA complaint #11464698 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Denver, PA

SUSPENSION

Reference: to a previous report.Photo's of problem messages.

NHTSA complaint #11464698 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

las Vegas, NV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The 2007 Cadillac DTS has heated/air-conditioned front seats. They went out. Looking on the Cadillac users' website it seems to be a common problem. The connectors burn out, even though they are connected to a 30 amp fuse. Having an electrical system short out under the passenger seat can be life threatening. Request a recall on the faulty connection box under the passenger seat. The heated rear seat is fine.

NHTSA complaint #11421083 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 150,000 miles Selma, AL

AIR BAGS

WHEN I CALL ON STAR FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT WHEN I WAS TOLD THAT IF WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THE CAR AIR BAGS WOULD NOT PROTECT ME LIKE THEY WERE SUPPOSE TO.I WAS DRIVING TO THE NEXT TOWN OVER FROM MY HOMETOWN ON HWY 8O EAST.

NHTSA complaint #11384196 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 150,000 miles Selma, AL

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WHEN I CALL ON STAR FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT WHEN I WAS TOLD THAT IF WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THE CAR AIR BAGS WOULD NOT PROTECT ME LIKE THEY WERE SUPPOSE TO.I WAS DRIVING TO THE NEXT TOWN OVER FROM MY HOMETOWN ON HWY 8O EAST.

NHTSA complaint #11384196 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 119,000 miles Bradfordville, KY

ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITH SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED BUT, RESUMED NORMAL WITHIN SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT ECM MAY BE DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THERE NO RECALL ON THE VIN. NO DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 119,000.

NHTSA complaint #11353999 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 119,000 miles Bradfordville, KY

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITH SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED BUT, RESUMED NORMAL WITHIN SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT ECM MAY BE DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THERE NO RECALL ON THE VIN. NO DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 119,000.

NHTSA complaint #11353999 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 55,000 miles Arlington, TX

ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF AN OIL LEAK UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL OIL BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING. THE OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CLASSIC BUICK GMC ARLINGTON AT (400 E INTERSTATE 20, ARLINGTON, TX 76018) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL PAN AND MASTER KIT GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. The odor from the cabin during the summer months is stronger. Consumer took the vehicle to several dealers and the least expensive was estimated $3800.

NHTSA complaint #11337885 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 11,200 miles Massillon, OH Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE FAILURE DO TO POOR DESIGN AND OIL LEAKS. I HAD THIS HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY WITCH IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE WHOLE ENGINE NEEDS RECALLED. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS A NIGHT ONE MY FUSE BOX'S NEEDED REPLACED BECAUSE A FUSE BURNED OUT, WITCH MELTED A GOOD PORTION OF IT. MAJOR FIRE HAZARD!!!!

NHTSA complaint #11323116 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 11,200 miles Massillon, OH Fire

ENGINE

ENGINE FAILURE DO TO POOR DESIGN AND OIL LEAKS. I HAD THIS HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY WITCH IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE WHOLE ENGINE NEEDS RECALLED. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS A NIGHT ONE MY FUSE BOX'S NEEDED REPLACED BECAUSE A FUSE BURNED OUT, WITCH MELTED A GOOD PORTION OF IT. MAJOR FIRE HAZARD!!!!

NHTSA complaint #11323116 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 39,700 miles Ogden, UT Fire

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL. THE INDICATOR BULB BURNED OUT AND BURNED THE HOUSING OF THE HEADLIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 39,700.*DT

NHTSA complaint #11320304 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 39,700 miles Ogden, UT Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL. THE INDICATOR BULB BURNED OUT AND BURNED THE HOUSING OF THE HEADLIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 39,700.*DT

NHTSA complaint #11320304 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 163,000 miles Willimantic, CT

AIR BAGS

I'M GETTING AN SERVICE AIR BAG MESSAGE ON MY DASHBOARD DISPLAY AT ALL TIMES AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AT A STAND STILL AND IN MOTION I'M AFRAID THAT MY AIRBAGS ARE GOING TO BLOW AT ANYTIME I'M AFRAID OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #11312247 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.