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#BS-2011-CADDTS-65A3

2011 Cadillac Dts

Based on reports from 16 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
16
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
1,148
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 16 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

oil leak

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

water leak

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

3rd brake light failure

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

5 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 68K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical5 (31%)
Engine4 (25%)
Steering2 (13%)
Airbags2 (13%)
Structure:body1 (6%)
Latches & Locks1 (6%)
Fuel System1 (6%)

2011 Cadillac Dts: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 31% of all reports filed for the 2011 Cadillac Dts, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 67,720 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 68K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2011 Cadillac Dts, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2011 Cadillac Dts, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2011 Cadillac Dts, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-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

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Cadillac Dts. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

10V553000Nov 2010

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.

14V355000Sep 2014

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

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This is the worst model year for the Cadillac Dts according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

2011 Cadillac Dts vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

16

Class avg

252

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. 16 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2011 Cadillac Dts: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Cadillac Dts?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2011 Cadillac Dts is related to the electrical, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2011 Cadillac Dts reliable?
The 2011 Cadillac Dts has 16 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2011 Cadillac Dts problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2011 Cadillac Dts have any recalls?
Yes, the 2011 Cadillac Dts has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Cadillac Dts problems start?
Based on 10 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 67,720 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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