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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%)
Chart based on 142 repairs.
Cadillac DTS engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 42 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
| 26000 mi | Engine oil leaks. New gaskets installed |
2010 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 23600 mi US $32 |
Lube, Oil, Filter and Tire Rotation |
2008 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan
291-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 13000 mi US $185 |
26000 miles, one ignition coil failed, replaced under warranty. |
2008 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 39000 mi | Engine Control Module failed, replaced under warranty. |
2006 Cadillac DTS
Engine not specified
| 130000 mi US $300 |
Water pump repair |
2006 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan
291-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 49000 mi | Po420 code tripped cel. factory perimeters were set too close. reprogram the cpc. there was a service bul. on this... |
| 56000 mi US $320 |
H2O2 sensor faulity |
| 58300 mi US $56 |
check engine light on.. DTC 01/02 MAF a circuit low input...dismantled clean the entire area and filter. CEL came on again 2 weeks later.. Replaced MAF per service manual.. |
| 60000 mi US $10 |
DTC 01/01 MAF Just Replaced this, so cleaned contacts with cleaner (didn't do this when I replaced it) and reset... |
| 69000 mi | Under engineered engine mounts. Gm. says this is a maintenance item. replace front mount every 20,000 mi. at $1200.00-1500.00 each time..plus the engine needs a reseal $2400.00. a real piece of crap.. Would not recommend this car to anyone.. Bank 1 sensor 1 caused mil. unplugged cleaned with electrical cleaner and plugged back in.. reset light. It has not returned. proper attachments methods would eliminate this problem. this is second time this happened. |
| 16500 mi | Dealer reprogrammed body control module for remote key entry system under TSB 1906368 |
2006 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 68400 mi US $1200 |
head gasket replaced. It was leaking oil. |
| 65000 mi US $750 |
For the winter months, I parked the car in the carport. Squirells or mice got into the engine compartment and chewed thru the Harness. This was repaired with a new harness. |
| 124000 mi US $900 |
Fuel pump died |
| 21974 mi | Vehicle is using excessive fuel/averaging 12-15 mpg comb driving. Scan tested for codes/found P0174/TSB/06-06-04-023. PCM was reprogrammed per bulletin. Gas mileage returned to 18-21 comb. Front left tire sensor inoperable/part number 15268606 replaced. |
| 31844 mi | Check engine light is on. DIC read check gas tank WG CODE P0455 found/vacuum leak at fuel cap. Fuel cap replaced |
| 49804 mi | Veh idles rough/reprogrammed PCM-code 115A1. Heated windshield washer module circuit broken, fuse replaced. Mute switch on radio broke/part number 15774568 replaced. Tire monitor sys operates inter./TSB 07-08-52-001b/replaced rcdlr/antenna/all transmitter |
| 51515 mi | Push button on gas cap broke. Gas cap assembly replaced. |
| 53720 mi | R/F TPMS reads erratic/part nmbr 15268606 repl. Headlights still intermit going off and on. Inter open circuit replaced in HL Ballasts part nbr 10391611 replaced. Engine idles rough/air pump hose replaced. |
| 55035 mi | Frnt headlights flickering on/off/dealership cannot dupl/will not fix. Loud knocking noise in rear on startup/ evap canister vent solenoid valve replaced. Heat in both front seats quit working/Part numbers/15216126 and 15326110 replaced. |
| 65000 mi US $1068 |
Replaced broken engine strut mount. Broken and leaking front engine mount assembly causing jerking on acceleration. |
| 66500 mi US $159 |
Check engine light, reprogrammed ECM unit code P0420. If engine light continues catalyst converter will need to be replaced. Engine light remained off so this problem solved for now. Estimate of catalyst converter replacement $1,200. |
| 70000 mi US $674 |
Engine oil leaking. Rear valve cover gaskets leaking and lower case halves leaking. Replaced seals and gaskets manifold and baffle. 4 wheel aligment. Resurfaced front brake rotors and front pads. Replaced tire pressure monitor/sensor. Replaced water pump assembly and all crossover gaskets. Replaced air filter. Serviced breaking system. Serviced air conditioning ventilation. |
| 71500 mi US $4271 |
Rear valve cover gaskets leaking & lower case halves leaking. |
| 74300 mi US $344 |
Engine light on. Took to local Cadillac dealership. Determined faulty oxygen sensor. Time taken 2 hours cost $413.80. Received $70.00 discount making total $343.80. Saw immediate improvement in gas mileage and acceleration. |
| 76300 mi US $2783 |
replaced water pump tensioner C/S right hand com cover gasket leaking, gasket replaced engine warning light code p1133 found sensor ho2 failed. sensor replaced, code reset |
| 71000 mi | Temperature gauge kept going in the red dealer bled system problem fix. |
| 41540 mi | Set code of minor vac leak...Gas cap not sealing replaced at my expense. Fixed |
| 103800 mi US $246 |
fuel cleaning |
| 68000 mi US $700 |
Replaced both Valve cover gaskets. Replaced front motor mount |
| 75020 mi | Water pump leaking. Drive belt damaged, idler pulley bearing gone. New pump, belt, & idler pulley. Replace water pump |
| 94860 mi C $230 |
replaced front lower motor mount. |
| 88000 mi US $59 |
For 1 1/2 years it would die below 30 mph about every 2 to 3 months. The dealers ideas was throw parts at it, computer, egr valve, crank or cam shaft sensors.They could not diagnose. I fixed with good spray cleaning mass air flow sensor. |
| 48000 mi US $540 |
Service engine light fault. Retrieve DTC P0420. Catalyst Eff low. Test system, flash reprogram powertrain computer aith software to correct P0420 and other issues (P0689, P0690, P1629 and P1632). |
| 54000 mi US $100 |
C/S check engine light on, scanned code/P2A00. Performed Built PIP4625 repaired wire at the EGR and installed a rubber protector. |
| 56000 mi US $77 |
Had to replace oxygen sensor and manifold mounting. Could not get sensor out of mounting. |
| 85300 mi US $1326 |
GASKET LEAK- head gasket leaking. Told it was bad. Found during tire replacement due to accident. Cost over $400 in Labor alone. |
| 87000 mi US $1300 |
Oil pressure issue. Service light came on. Told it would be another 1300, traded it in on an 08 DTS instead. |
| 83700 mi | new valve cover and sump pan gaskets ($3500) |
| 115100 mi US $1400 |
Water pump failure |
| 118000 mi | Timing chain went. This DTS was a piece of junk from the start. Impossible to work on and access. Never-ending electrical gremlins. Fix one thing and another pops-up immediately. Engine, transmission, brakes...it never ends. Screw you GM and Cadillac! |
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