2009 CADILLAC DTS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
46
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 CADILLAC DTS
The 2009 CADILLAC DTS has received a total of 46 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (10 complaints), Service Brakes (6 complaints), and Engine (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 CADILLAC DTS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2009 CADILLAC DTS, potentially affecting up to 4,506,801 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...
View full details →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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 CADILLAC DTS
46 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 CADILLAC DTS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Fuse box got push on by seat clamp shorted out my fuel pump relay and burnt up my fuse box
The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac DTS. The contact was driving at 55mph on the highway and the vehicle slowed down independently and the screens went blank. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was shut off but would not restart. The contact called the police and the officer called a tow truck. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic on 3 occasions replaced the same relay fuse however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
I FILED A COMPLAINT IN 2016 (COMPLAINT NO. 10823262) RELATED CORROSION OF THE REAR BRAKE LINES. THIS COMPLAINT IS SIMILAR BUT RELATED TO CORROSION OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES IN WHICH I AGAIN HAD A SIMILAR LIFE THREATENING EXPERIENCE. THE ORDINARY "CORRODED" STEEL LINES WERE REPLACED WITH "VINYL COATED" LINES. I NEVER HEARD BACK ON THE 2016 COMPLAINT; WHAT IS GM DOING TO PROTECT CADDY OWNERS OR ALERTING THEM OF THIS SITUATION?
CANT BRING DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEATS UP OR DOWN RESULTING IN UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING POSITION IN DRIVE, NEUTRAL, PARK, ALL GEARS. DISTANCE SENSORS MALFUNCTION FREQUENTLY WHEN GOING INTO REVERSE.
CANT BRING DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEATS UP OR DOWN RESULTING IN UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING POSITION IN DRIVE, NEUTRAL, PARK, ALL GEARS. DISTANCE SENSORS MALFUNCTION FREQUENTLY WHEN GOING INTO REVERSE.
Safety Rating for the 2009 CADILLAC DTS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 CADILLAC DTS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 CADILLAC DTS
General Motors, LLC has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 CADILLAC DTS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT3271H — WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that...
PIT3099N — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.
PIC5266A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Speed Advisory message does not display on the DIC. If the vehicle is built with radio Regular Production Option Code U3R without Regular Production Option Code K59 technician should be advised the Speed Advisory message does not...
00-03-10-002G — WHEELS
This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to chemical staining, pitting corrosion and/or spotted.
SB-10142 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
UPDATE FOR INVENTORY AND CUSTOMER VEHICLES EBCM HARNESS CONTACT-EXPIRES WITH BASE WARRANTY. PROCEDURE TO SECURE THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (EBCM) WIRE HARNESS TO ELIMINATE CONTACT ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 ENGINE. *PE
PIC-5199 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CADILLAC: SIR INDICATOR ON DTC B0080 STORED. THERE IS AN ERROR IN SI. IF YOU FOLLOW GM DOCUMENT ID#1891761 FOR B0080 IN THE CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING SECTION , STEP 4, IT STATES TO CHECK FOR IGNITION VOLTAGE (WHICH IS 12-14 VOLTS). IF LESS THAN THE SPECIFIED RANGE TO REPLACE THE SDM....
PIC-4860A — TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
GENERAL MOTORS: THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATE; THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) MAY DISPLAY SERVICE STABILITRAK. DTC C0035 LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT OR C0040 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT MAY BE STORED. *PE
PIC-4860A — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
GENERAL MOTORS: THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATE; THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) MAY DISPLAY SERVICE STABILITRAK. DTC C0035 LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT OR C0040 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT MAY BE STORED. *PE
PIC-4860A — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
GENERAL MOTORS: THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATE; THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) MAY DISPLAY SERVICE STABILITRAK. DTC C0035 LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT OR C0040 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT MAY BE STORED. *PE
PIC-4874A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GENERAL MOTORS: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS, AND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DTC MAY BE STORED IN VEHICLE. SERVICE STABILITRAK, SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER. ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK OVER/START; INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC)...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 CADILLAC DTS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC DTS
- 2004 CADILLAC DTS — 8 complaints
- 2005 CADILLAC DTS — 10 complaints
- 2006 CADILLAC DTS — 355 complaints
- 2007 CADILLAC DTS — 137 complaints
- 2008 CADILLAC DTS — 121 complaints
- 2009 CADILLAC DTS (current)
- 2010 CADILLAC DTS — 32 complaints
- 2011 CADILLAC DTS — 16 complaints
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