Cadillac Dts 2011
Model Dts made in 2011 by Cadillac got 11 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 30 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine, structure and unknown or other. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 2011
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V553000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/04/2010 to 10/14/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 13780 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/05/2010 | 11/09/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A power steering leak could result in a loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash, and/or the leak onto hot engine parts could cause an engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will secure and if necessary reroute the lines to prevent contact. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before november 19, 2010. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, buick at 1-866-608-8080 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm safety recall no. 10351.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| PIT-4730A | 06/01/2010 | 10036550 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee | 03/28/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PIC-5321-A | 12/01/2012 | 10051219 | Cadillac: several issues relating to service power steering, service brake system, the ses light comes on and possible power door locks cycling may be caused by the electrical system with engine harness rubbing lower front part of transmis | 02/25/2013 | |
| PIT5074F | 05/01/2012 | 10044242 | Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model | 05/24/2012 | |
| PI-0412 | 03/01/2011 | 10044124 | General motors: due to the parasitic drain/discharge on 2011 vehicles and trucks, a no crank/no start and dead battery would occur. cadillac sts and chevrolet volt not included. *pe | 05/14/2012 | |
| PIT-4730A | 06/01/2010 | 10036550 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee | 03/28/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| PI-0412 | 03/01/2011 | 10044124 | General motors: due to the parasitic drain/discharge on 2011 vehicles and trucks, a no crank/no start and dead battery would occur. cadillac sts and chevrolet volt not included. *pe | 05/14/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| PIT-4730A | 06/01/2010 | 10036550 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee | 03/28/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIT-5028 | 09/01/2010 | 10036324 | Pontiac/saturn/buick/gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/hummer: vehicle start and stalls after theft deterrent module replacement. model years 2006-2011. does not apply to vehicles with keyless access system. *pe | 03/14/2011 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| SB-09-08-64-035B | 04/01/2011 | 10039025 | Gm: 2006-2011 cadillac dts. side doors may stick or not open using the outside door handle in hot weather. the door handle may be flexing due to the outside heat. *rm | 06/30/2011 | |
| SB-09-08-64-035B | 04/01/2011 | 10039025 | Ready | 06/30/2011 | |
| PI-0011A | 02/01/2011 | 10038344 | Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with any method. the probably cause an incorrect installation of a handle component. *rm | 06/15/2011 | |
| PI-0011A | 02/01/2011 | 10038344 | Ready | 06/15/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| SB-08-05-23-006E | 10/01/2010 | 10037164 | Gm: due to new brake rotor style there may be a noise or pulsation felt in the brakes. there is a proper diagnostic procedure. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SB-08-05-23-006E | 10/01/2010 | 10037164 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| SB-08-05-23-006E | 10/01/2010 | 10037164 | Gm: due to new brake rotor style there may be a noise or pulsation felt in the brakes. there is a proper diagnostic procedure. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SB-08-05-23-006E | 10/01/2010 | 10037164 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 09-08-64-035C | 03/01/2012 | 10043846 | Gm: side door sticks or may intermittently become inoperative from outside door handle in higher temperatures ( replace door latch and handle). this condition may be caused by the flexing of the outside door handle during exposure to elevat | 04/30/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 10-00-89-017C | 02/01/2011 | 10038295 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 10-00-89-017C | 02/01/2011 | 10038295 | Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| PIC-5695 | 06/01/2012 | 10045089 | Cadillac/buick/chevrolet: on some vehicles, due to possible faulty brake pressure sensor, cruise control fails to engage or stay engaged. *pe | 08/17/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 08/14/2012 | 8400 | 1 | |
| Hit a truck pulling a lowboy trailer stopped at a stop light.. due to a concussion, i do not remember the details of the crash. however i do know that the air bag did not deploy and i hit the steering wheel hard enough with my face and chest to bend the steering wheel. i received a severe concussion, five broken ribs and facial lacerations due to hitting the steering wheel. due to my injuries i was in intensive care and the hospital for nine days and spent 20 days in a rehabilitation facility. i am home now, still in pain and moving around with the help of a walker. i have owned cadillacs for the last 30 years. i will never drive another one. if this happened once, what is to say it won't happen again. except this time to a family of four, instead of a widow traveling alone. i have photos of the damaged vehicle if they are needed. *tr | |||
| 08/14/2012 | 8400 | ||
| Hit a truck pulling a lowboy trailer stopped at a stop light.. due to a concussion, i do not remember the details of the crash. however i do know that the air bag did not deploy and i hit the steering wheel hard enough with my face and chest to bend the steering wheel. i received a severe concussion, five broken ribs and facial lacerations due to hitting the steering wheel. due to my injuries i was in intensive care and the hospital for nine days and spent 20 days in a rehabilitation facility. i am home now, still in pain and moving around with the help of a walker. i have owned cadillacs for the last 30 years. i will never drive another one. if this happened once, what is to say it won't happen again. except this time to a family of four, instead of a widow traveling alone. i have photos of the damaged vehicle if they are needed. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 08/14/2012 | 8400 | 1 | |
| Hit a truck pulling a lowboy trailer stopped at a stop light.. due to a concussion, i do not remember the details of the crash. however i do know that the air bag did not deploy and i hit the steering wheel hard enough with my face and chest to bend the steering wheel. i received a severe concussion, five broken ribs and facial lacerations due to hitting the steering wheel. due to my injuries i was in intensive care and the hospital for nine days and spent 20 days in a rehabilitation facility. i am home now, still in pain and moving around with the help of a walker. i have owned cadillacs for the last 30 years. i will never drive another one. if this happened once, what is to say it won't happen again. except this time to a family of four, instead of a widow traveling alone. i have photos of the damaged vehicle if they are needed. *tr | |||
| 08/14/2012 | 8400 | ||
| Hit a truck pulling a lowboy trailer stopped at a stop light.. due to a concussion, i do not remember the details of the crash. however i do know that the air bag did not deploy and i hit the steering wheel hard enough with my face and chest to bend the steering wheel. i received a severe concussion, five broken ribs and facial lacerations due to hitting the steering wheel. due to my injuries i was in intensive care and the hospital for nine days and spent 20 days in a rehabilitation facility. i am home now, still in pain and moving around with the help of a walker. i have owned cadillacs for the last 30 years. i will never drive another one. if this happened once, what is to say it won't happen again. except this time to a family of four, instead of a widow traveling alone. i have photos of the damaged vehicle if they are needed. | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 08/14/2012 | 8400 | ||
| Hit a truck pulling a lowboy trailer stopped at a stop light.. due to a concussion, i do not remember the details of the crash. however i do know that the air bag did not deploy and i hit the steering wheel hard enough with my face and chest to bend the steering wheel. i received a severe concussion, five broken ribs and facial lacerations due to hitting the steering wheel. due to my injuries i was in intensive care and the hospital for nine days and spent 20 days in a rehabilitation facility. i am home now, still in pain and moving around with the help of a walker. i have owned cadillacs for the last 30 years. i will never drive another one. if this happened once, what is to say it won't happen again. except this time to a family of four, instead of a widow traveling alone. i have photos of the damaged vehicle if they are needed. | |||