11 of the
32 complaints about the 2010 Cadillac DTS are about the
electrical system — 34% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
76,880 miles.
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 steering. Because I was traveling in the middle lane of a three lane expressway at a high rate of speed, the vehicle started deaccelerating and I couldn’t control the vehicle with no power steering, I couldn’t get over to the shoulder. This nearly caused a wreck putting me in harm, because vehicles around me were accelerating at 55 to 70mph. All I could do is put my flashers on. Coast to a stop, and hope no one rear ended me, which nearly occurred. General Motors Cadillac division was aware of this possibility see: GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS DCS5755 URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY Date: April 14, 2021 Subject: REVISION: 18226-01 - Special Coverage Overheating of Fuel Relay or Motor Terminal Revised Service Procedure Models: 2008-2011 Buick Lucerne 2009-2011 Cadillac DTS To: All General Motors Dealers This bulletin is being revised to update the service procedure. all previous copies of 18226. END OF MESSAGE GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS Please discard Special Coverage Adjustment 18226 Overheating of Fuel Relay or Motor Terminal Condition On some 2008 – 2011 model year Buick Lucerne and 2009 – 2011 model year Cadillac DTS vehicles, the vehicle’s rear-seat bracket could contact the vehicle’s Rear Electrical Center (REC), which can, over time, damage electrical components within the REC enclosure. If damage occurs, the If damage occurs, the components canmelt or overheat, which the customer may detect by a melting odor in the vehicle. Damage could also cause the vehicle’s battery to drain, a no-start condition, or a stall. Because no accident occurred ther were no police reports filed. The date is est
NHTSA complaint #11677365 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 168,000 milesKansas City, MO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11535546 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesBuffalo, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
NHTSA complaint #11052348 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 41,000 milesMedina, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 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.
NHTSA complaint #10991355 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Belfast, TN
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 CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10677038 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 63,760 milesAlbany, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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: $675.00.
NHTSA complaint #10655193 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jensen Beach, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* 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.
NHTSA complaint #10653037 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rocky Hill, CT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* 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
NHTSA complaint #10643065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mclean, VA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* 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.
NHTSA complaint #10626317 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mclean, VA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
2010 CADILLAC DTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RECALL NOTICE. *SMD
NHTSA complaint #10553384 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mclean, VA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2010 CADILLAC DTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RECALL NOTICE. *SMD
NHTSA complaint #10553384 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.