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Cadillac DTS repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 142 repairs.
Cadillac DTS electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 29000 mi | new battery |
2010 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 6100 mi | Service Lane Departure Module replaced. |
| 44000 mi US $45 |
Replaced battery under warranty |
2009 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 10034 mi | dual horns not working properly, replaced horns |
2008 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 39000 mi | Lane departure warning system failed, replaced the windshield-mounted module. |
2006 Cadillac DTS
Engine not specified
| 64000 mi US $200 |
a fuse blew we have to change a wire in the stearing wheel the why the fuse blew change two tries |
2006 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan
291-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 67000 mi US $598 |
No Start on key turn..Bad ground under the fuse panel under the hood..Seems to be typical problem for GM..but they won't issue a call back...or fix for free |
2006 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 189000 mi US $36 |
Replaced headlight ballast. Had to remove front bumper cover to gain access to the headlight assembly. |
| 74000 mi US $900 |
Headlights flicker then eventually one or both will go out. |
| 37820 mi C $200 |
Seat heaters and coolers not working. Paid for diagnosis. Dealer didn't explain how it could be repaired very well. He only said it would cost a lot to reapair. About $900.00 |
| 44640 mi C $689 |
Tire pressure monitoring system not working. |
| 80600 mi | Seat heater now working after disconnecting and re-connecting wiring under passenger seat. |
| 23245 mi | Heated rear seats do not work. Wiring harness replaced to back seats. |
| 25482 mi | Cigarette lighter in center console inoperable. Part number 12450043 replaced. |
| 46962 mi | Left rear tire monitor is inoperable. Part number 15268606 replaced. |
| 52515 mi | Cruise cont will not set to 76/dealership will not fix/will not drive vehicle 76mph. Cornering lights inoperable/cornering light assembly drvr side replaced. Headlights are inter going out/ dealership cannot duplicate/will not fix. Lower splash guard repl |
| 67000 mi | Radio does not work on AM. Dealer states this is normal and I am not in the right area of town. Wants me to drive it around and check the reception. Rear defrost does not work. |
| 72000 mi | Moved, different Cadillac dealer. Radio still does not work on AM nor does part of rear defrost. Once again dealership claims it is location. I make them check another DTS of my year. AM works just fine, dealer states my vehicle is fine |
| 41540 mi | parking sensors started beeping and lights flashing while driving past 3 months. Too expensive to fix...removed fuse, problem solved. |
| 42780 mi | Heated cooled seats failed third time in one year !!!! Dealer fix module that overheats and melts connector. parking sensors shorted Removed clearcoat paint covering half one rear parking sensor with sandpaper. Re-painted a light coat of silver and now park sensors work. |
| 43700 mi C $75 |
Changed winter tires and rotated. Rt. frt. sensor not able to be set in new position Need new sensor. |
| 45260 mi C $65 |
Right rear TPMS sensor failed (rt front failed 30 days before). Changed at Tire store to see if aftermarket sensors last longer. GM sensors seem to last about 12 to 18 months! |
| 47740 mi C $70 |
replace another TPMS unit right front |
| 50940 mi C $65 |
Another tire pressure sensor failed, had it replaced. That makes 7 changed so far!!! |
| 51020 mi C $220 |
Front heated seats crapped out for fifth time !!! I will not spend another $1,000 at GM to change wire harness etc for 12-months of use. . |
| 55180 mi C $2 |
Heated seats, took right seat out which has module that controls both front heated/cooled seats. Module is not problem. Module plug is problem. Ground pin is burnt & melted. Attached 14ga wire to grd pin of module & seat grd. Now works fine |
| 63240 mi C $475 |
Right front TPMS sensor changed again. Nine so far for car. |
| 64000 mi US $200 |
Replacement of headlight bulb. Performed work myself to avoid $800 estimate from mechanic. Truly a poorly designed system that took approximately 8 hours to replace. Involved removing lots of trim and body hardware. |
| 78360 mi C $192 |
Replace front right turn signal bulb. You have to remove a wheel and the fender liner (and maybe the bumper cover) to replace the bulb. I could see it but I couldn’t get at it! The dealer (FL) charged $192 to change the bulb. This is almost 2 hours. |
| 83700 mi | It needed power seat repairs ($900) |
| 56000 mi US $290 |
Replaced High Mounted Brake Stop light strip. |
| 71500 mi US $4271 |
Replace front tire pressure monitor. Replaced left front tire sensor. |
| 76300 mi US $2783 |
replaced hepa passenger inside air filter left rear tire pressure monitor, sensor found faulty. sensor replaced, system reset |
| 83000 mi US $135 |
replaced the 5-year-old battery with new Bosch |
| 87000 mi | Bosch battery cell faulty after 9 months. PepBoys offered to replace with same or refund the cost of $197.00. Took the refund and asked AAA to replace with a 3-year warranty plus AAA free 3-year extended warranty for $135.00. |
| 58000 mi US $1536 |
Alternator had internal short. Alternator replaced, belts, antifreeze fluid. |
| 65000 mi US $1230 |
Service tire pressure monitor light came on. All 4 tire pressure monitors had to be replaced or rebuilt. Also, tire leak was noted and bead was sanded and sealed. |
| 67360 mi C $270 |
HID headlight bulb burned out. $130 for the bulb, $140 labour to change. |
| 69940 mi C $60 |
Change TPS in right front wheel. |
| 72740 mi C $815 |
Replace left front TPS. |
| 78120 mi C $340 |
Rt front signal light burnt out. Replaced all 4 bulbs while assembly was out. Labour + HID bulb are the expensive items here |
| 82960 mi C $140 |
Lft HID bulb replaced. |
| 94860 mi C $230 |
left HID headlight bulb would shut off on it's own. Bulb replaced. |
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