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Cadillac DTS Steering problems by year

52 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Cadillac DTS's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

Steering complaints by model year

YearSteering complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Steering recalls

Latest DTS steering complaints

2006 Cadillac DTSSteering

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated that a recurring power steering failure had occurred at startup, and the steering wheel was firm. The contact stated that upon adding power steering fluid to the power steering reservoir, there was an immediate power steering fluid leak. Additionally, the brakes and check engine warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V105000 (Steering). However, after contacting the...

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manufacturer, the contact was informed the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was referred to a local dealer for potential assistance from Goodwill. The failure mileage was approximately 192,000.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11752407
2010 Cadillac DTSSteeringElectrical systemFuel system

I was traveling on Stevenson expressway at 55 mph when the fuel pump relay overheated and melted, which burned up the REC (Rear Electrical Electrical Center /fusebox). When the fuse pump relay overheated it shut fuel down going to the fuel pump, which caused the engine to stall. When the engine stalled the car cut off, causing me to loose power steering. Because I was traveling in the middle lane of a three lane expressway at a high rate of speed, the vehicle started deaccelerating and I couldn't control the...

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vehicle with no power steering, I couldn't get over to the shoulder. This nearly caused a wreck putting me in harm, because vehicles around me were accelerating at 55 to 70mph. All I could do is put my flashers on. Coast to a stop, and hope no one rear ended me, which nearly occurred. General Motors Cadillac division was aware of this possibility see: GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS DCS5755 URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY Date: April 14, 2021 Subject: REVISION: 18226-01 - Special Coverage Overheating of Fuel Relay or Motor Terminal Revised Service Procedure Models: 2008-2011 Buick Lucerne 2009-2011 Cadillac DTS To: All General Motors Dealers This bulletin is being revised to update the service procedure. all previous copies of 18226. END OF MESSAGE GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS Please discard Special Coverage Adjustment 18226 Overheating of Fuel Relay or Motor Terminal Condition On some 2008 - 2011 model year Buick Lucerne and 2009 - 2011 model year Cadillac DTS vehicles, the vehicle's rear-seat bracket could contact the vehicle's Rear Electrical Center (REC), which can, over time, damage electrical components within the REC enclosure. If damage occurs, the If damage occurs, the components canmelt or overheat, which the customer may detect by a melting odor in the vehicle. Damage could also cause the vehicle's battery to drain, a no-start condition, or a stall. Because no accident occurred ther were no police reports filed. The date is est

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11677365
2006 Cadillac DTSSteeringElectrical systemAcceleration & cruise control

I called OnStar because my car would not start and they sent someone from GM. The guy looked at my car, could not identify the problem, so I got it towed to a repair shop. Ends up, I had to replace the transmission. The repair shop ran electric test on the vehicle and no codes or issues. My dash is now reading service power steering and this is a safety issue that needs to be fixed by the manufacturer.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11461898
2006 Cadillac DTSSteering

Power steer system is defective. I actually looked up several recalls on alldata.Com and they're are numerous of recall. These recalls are specifically referring to the power steering system. The recalls are actually safety recalls. I can't seem to get the recalls serviced by any local dealers. This is a safety hazard to the general public.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11390489
2006 Cadillac DTSSteeringSuspensionLights

My lights I have changed and tried every thing only got 1 to work so far ! I smell a ! Burning smell ! My power steering is screwed and likes a small leek all electric some things has had issues ! Blow fuses cigarette lighter stops working can't charge phone ! Back rear power struts only work part time me l back up lights that warns don't work most of the time ! My key can turn the car but drive with out key in the ignition the ignition can switch it self ! Have had to fix battery and alternator problems and front tire problems!

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11377841
2007 Cadillac DTSSteeringLightsWheels & tires

When I bought the car the owner told me the power steering was bad and that they would fix it. They replaced the power steering pump but it didn't fix the issue. When I took the car to get inspected so I could get it titled, it failed the inspection due to a leak in the power steering high pressure line, the rear third brake light being broke, the top motor mount failing and both the front and back wheel bearings being worn. When I took the car back to the dealership, the owner got in my face and shoved me making me leave.

Filed Incident Steering · Exterior lighting · WheelsNHTSA 11282518
2009 Cadillac DTSSteeringDriver assistanceFuel system

Vehicle would not start when atvtrain station. Had to leave overnight and had it troubleshot in am. A faulty fuel pump relay was the supposed cause. Changed the relay on a wednesday morning and car was good till saturday afternoon when it stalled out in the middle of route 9 in heavy traffic. At the time my wife and grandson were in the car. I had to push the vehicle off the road luckily into a strip mall with an auto parts store. Removed grandson and car seat from vehicle to access the relay in rear circuit...

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board. Very hot. I went in and got new relay and had to change it in the parking lot. Went straight home to drop off wife and grandson. Went back out to test drive and see if problem was fixed. Worked for a little while and stalled out again. Again relay burning hot. Had son get a new relay and changed it again and brought vehicle home. The check engine light has now come on so I tested vehicle with ibd minister and gave me a p0230 code which is for a bad fuel pump relay which I already know. I am going to call cadillac dealership and have it looked at. I am very surprised that there isn't a recall on this as it is a life and safety hazard.

Filed Incident Steering · Electronic stability control (ESC) · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11185728
2009 Cadillac DTSSteering

My 2009 cadillac dts recently had a problem with the steering, it was steering hard when making right or left turns and eventually began making noises. I took it to my gm dealer and they checked the hoses and fluid receptacle. All they found was the receptacle was low on power steering fluid and I picked up a bottle at an auto parts store and then my steering was ok. Several weeks later my steering got very hard and I had trouble steering it so I stopped and added more fluid. I returned to the dealer and was...

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told my power steering line was leaking at one end where it was attached to some metal. My cost was $402 to replace the one hose. This leaky hose made my car very hard to steer and I can't imagine why a strong hose like this one would ever leak especially on a vehicle with below average annual mileages. The incident occurred around 61,700 miles and could have caused a bad accident

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11154126
2007 Cadillac DTSSteering

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac dts. While driving approximately 45 mph, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering fluid level was low. Power steering fluid was added to the vehicle, but the failure continued. The manufacturer and the local dealer (r.J. Burne cadillac, 1205 wyoming ave, scranton, pa) were notified, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11141294
2008 Cadillac DTSSteering

My car won't start if the tilt wheel is not in a certain position. The engine will not start until you put it down in a certain position---which I guess at. After I start it I can adjust the tilt wheel and I have no problem. After stopping and parking the car, I have to get it in the right position to have it start. (Yesterday after 3 adjustments, it would not start.) After resting for a few hours, it started.

Filed Incident Steering · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11053978
2006 Cadillac DTSSteering

Power steering fluid is squirting all over my engine compartment. There is a recall for the make model and year of my vehicle, but cadillac keeps telling me that it's not a problem for my vin. When I drive the car, power steering fluid contacts the hot engine parts and begins smoking. They've had a recall for this. I don't want my car to catch fire so I stopped driving it. I shouldn't have to pay for something that they already know is a problem, hence their own recall. They tell me I'll have to pay for the repair and if it's part of the recall, I might get reimbursed.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10903080
2006 Cadillac DTSSteering

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. While driving 40 mph, the steering wheel required more force to maneuver and smoke appeared from the hood. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the road side and observed that the power steering hose was leaking severely. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v105000(steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,179.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10882661
2006 Cadillac DTSSteering

Had to replace the power steering hose (#06v105000) and when I noticed that this was a recall item I called cadillac for reimbursement. I was told my vin was not included in this recall.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10863559

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