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Cadillac DTS Trouble Spots

Consumer Guide's® Auto Editors have scoured repair bulletins and questioned mechanics to search for commonly occurring problems for the Cadillac DTS. Their findings are listed below and the need for a Cadillac DTS extended auto warranty evident. While Cadillac makes a wonderful DTS passenger sedan, we were surprised at the number of repair visits owners needed during their ownership.

A Cadillac DTS extended auto warranty will protect against Cadillac’s factory labor rate increases too. As many of us already know, Cadillac service facilities have the most expensive labor rate for shop mechanics. Cadillac parts prices are also near the highest in the industry too. There is a price to pay for riding in style with an automobile like this!

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Additional Problems:

Check-engine light: The check engine (service engine soon) light may come on if the car idles over 30 minutes requiring reprogramming of the power-train control module. (2006)

Electrical problem: When using a portable music player (e.g. iPod) there may be noise in the car's speakers whenever the vehicle's power adapter is used and a ground loop isolator (from Radio Shack) is required between the device and the power outlet to prevent the noise.
(2006-07)

Electrical problem: The DVD monitors in the front seat headrests may quit working because the video feed cable comes loose requiring installation of cable clamps. (2006-08)

Keyless entry: The remote keyless entry system may not work or may work poorly and/or the tire pressure warning may come on due to a malfunction of the receiver and antenna. (2006-07)

Oil leak: Oil leaks develop on the lower area of 4.6L V8 in the area of the oil distribution plate. (2006-08)

Paint/body: The paint on the aluminum hood blisters requiring refinishing. (2006)

Radiator: The upper radiator hose may leak due to a manufacturing problem. (2006)