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#BS-2010-CADDTS-65A32010 Cadillac Dts
Based on reports from 32 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 32 complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.
Top reported problems
oil leak
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
window regulator bad
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
10 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 57K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (6 reports) • Median: 57K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (10 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2010 Cadillac Dts: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 31% of all reports filed for the 2010 Cadillac Dts, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 56,794 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 57K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2010 Cadillac Dts, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2010 Cadillac Dts, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint Issues
Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2010 Cadillac Dts, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats:front assembly:head restraint-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2010 Cadillac Dts. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GM IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 CADILLAC DTS VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS". THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL, WHICH LISTS THE PROPER TIRE AND VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION, WAS NOT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE TWO LABELS AFFIXED TO AFFECTED VEHICLES THAT INCORRECTLY DESCRIBE THEM AS AN INCOMPLETE VEHICLE. ONE LABEL IS THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL, WHICH CERTIFIES THAT THE VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS. THE SECOND LABEL IS THE SERVICE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL, WHICH LISTS VARIOUS COMPONENTS USED IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE VEHICLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 DTS AND BUICK LUCERNE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES. THE STARTER OR ALTERNATOR CABLE IS IN CONTACT WITH THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE. IF EITHER THE STARTER OR ALTERNATOR CABLE IS CONTACTING THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE, THE CABLE COULD WEAR THROUGH THE LINE, CAUSING A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Cadillac Dts is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2010 Cadillac Dts vs. Class Average (Large Cars)
This vehicle
32
Class avg
83
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical large cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 32 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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