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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%)

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Cadillac DTS brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (60%)

< $100 (10%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan

275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD

113000 mi

US $128
Four wheels would lock, like the brakes were on. Dealer told me that the brake fluid was contaminated & has to replace calipers, all brake lines & master cylinder ($2247). Took it to an indy, who changed 2 brake lines. $232 total,FIXED! 
78120 mi

C $500
Rear brake pads and discs replaced. 
66000 mi

US $400
Stability traction control light has been coming on and off for 1 month. Have not repaired yet 
70000 mi

US $390
Sensor that causes the "service stabilitrack system" light and traction control icon to appear randomly in the DIC. Happens more during rain, long idles, bumpy roads. Told it was not necessary for safety but would cost $425 to repair. 
85300 mi

US $1326
Stability control light STILL on. GM will only repair for $400, says this is not a real driveability issue, only light that is failing. 
83700 mi and front brake repair ($600). 
61380 mi

C $1100
park brake seized on by left rear caliper not releasing. New rear calipers, rotors and pads. 
86160 mi

C $320
While northbound on I-79 in Penn. I had a panic stop when a car pulled out in front of me from behind a slow truck on a hill. Shortly after my brakes failed due to a leaking master cyl. Had to get towed to the nearest shop which was a Midas. 
91760 mi

C $349
Master cyl that was replaced last Mar in Pa. at a Midas shop failed. was leaking fluid. replaced with new AC Delco. After the failure & tow in Pa. to a Midas, they probably replaced with the cheapest rebuild as they would not see me again. 
72000 mi

US $400
Drivers side rear caliper frozen. 

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Cadillac DTS Brake Problems

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