2007 CADILLAC DTS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

137

Owner Complaints

10 Crashes 6 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

13

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2007 CADILLAC DTS

The 2007 CADILLAC DTS has received a total of 137 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (28 complaints), Engine (13 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (11 complaints).

Recalls for the 2007 CADILLAC DTS

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2007 CADILLAC DTS, potentially affecting up to 5,364,536 vehicles.

Recall 14V355000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

| 3,141,731 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners...

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Recall 10V240000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 1,365,070 vehicles affected

Defect: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS...

Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE...

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Recall 08V441000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 857,735 vehicles affected

Defect: GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER...

Consequence: THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC...

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Owner Complaints for the 2007 CADILLAC DTS

137 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 CADILLAC DTS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11507782 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
2007 Cadillac DTS has been giving me problems with leaking water from either the moon roof or roof itself near driver's door.the floor gets soaked with water and has caused a part called a yaw under the seat to short the wiring out and had to be replaced because it controls the tail lights and tail lights and brake lights were staying stationary when driving so car behind me has no indication whether brakes are being applied.i replaced the yaw but the roof is still leaking and it could happen again and could cause the floor to rot out from repeatedly getting wet when raining.i feel this is a serious safety concern and should be fixed by Cadillac.
#11507782 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles
2007 Cadillac DTS has been giving me problems with leaking water from either the moon roof or roof itself near driver's door.the floor gets soaked with water and has caused a part called a yaw under the seat to short the wiring out and had to be replaced because it controls the tail lights and tail lights and brake lights were staying stationary when driving so car behind me has no indication whether brakes are being applied.i replaced the yaw but the roof is still leaking and it could happen again and could cause the floor to rot out from repeatedly getting wet when raining.i feel this is a serious safety concern and should be fixed by Cadillac.
#11507782 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
2007 Cadillac DTS has been giving me problems with leaking water from either the moon roof or roof itself near driver's door.the floor gets soaked with water and has caused a part called a yaw under the seat to short the wiring out and had to be replaced because it controls the tail lights and tail lights and brake lights were staying stationary when driving so car behind me has no indication whether brakes are being applied.i replaced the yaw but the roof is still leaking and it could happen again and could cause the floor to rot out from repeatedly getting wet when raining.i feel this is a serious safety concern and should be fixed by Cadillac.
#11502044 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
Was backing out of my parking space and the warning icons on my dash,(Service brake system,stabiltrack, traction control.4 years ago I had to replace a (yaw) that goes under the driver's seat because moonroof is leaking so I sealed the roof.the yaw controls the stabiltrack.i took it to a auto parts store to get diagnosed and it says speed sensor or possibly a wheel hub.ive owned cars for 50 some years and never had this problem.the car only has 110,000 miles.iam tired of problems related to this issue as I said first was yaw ,now hub for car.there must be other owners that have had this problem.this is supposed to be a luxury automobile and miles aren't high.
#11502044 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
Was backing out of my parking space and the warning icons on my dash,(Service brake system,stabiltrack, traction control.4 years ago I had to replace a (yaw) that goes under the driver's seat because moonroof is leaking so I sealed the roof.the yaw controls the stabiltrack.i took it to a auto parts store to get diagnosed and it says speed sensor or possibly a wheel hub.ive owned cars for 50 some years and never had this problem.the car only has 110,000 miles.iam tired of problems related to this issue as I said first was yaw ,now hub for car.there must be other owners that have had this problem.this is supposed to be a luxury automobile and miles aren't high.

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Safety Rating for the 2007 CADILLAC DTS

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 CADILLAC DTS in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 CADILLAC DTS

General Motors, LLC has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 CADILLAC DTS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PIC4921C — WHEELS

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on a proper paint code for the following special addition vehicles. 2003 Mary Kay Cadillac models - use paint code WA-160E - Mary Kay Pink Pearl 2004 - 2007 Mary Kay Cadillac models - use paint code WA-983L - Mary Kay...

06-00-89-026L — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.

PIC5165B — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a single chime they normally hear when the rear park assist system first detects an object does not sound. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.

PIC5165B — LANE DEPARTURE

Rear Park Assist Warning Chime Inoperative.

PIC-4521A — STEERING:COLUMN

GM: THE MEMORY SEATS MAY BE INOPERATIVE WITH MANY POSSIBLE FAULT CODES STORED. 2006-2007 DTS. *RM

SB-08014 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CADILLAC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WATER IN HEADLAMPS - INSTALL NEW VENT TUBES OF CERTAIN LIMOUSINE/LIVERY VEHICLES. VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH WATER MAY ENTER THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. PROGRAM IS IN EFFECT UNTIL OCTOBER 31, 2009. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 11/6/08. *PE...

PIC-5154 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

CADILLAC: DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. ITS MORE NOTICEABLE DURING HOT WEATHER. THE CAUSE MAY BE THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE MATERIAL IS FLEXING WHEN IT IS PULLED. *PE UPDATED 3/24/10. *PE

08-014 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CADILLAC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.WATER IN HEADLAMPS-INSTALL NEW VENT TUBES. CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH WATER MAY ENTER THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES IN LIMOUSINE/LIVERY VEHICLES. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE

PIC4809 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

TRUNK OPENS WHEN RVS BUTTON IS PRESSED. *NJ

PIC4812 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLAMP FLICKER - 2006-2007 CADILLAC DTS BUILT BEFORE JUNE 19, 2007. *NJ

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 CADILLAC DTS

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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