2010 Cadillac Dts Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Cadillac Dts.

20092011
Complaints
32
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2010 Cadillac Dts Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#110 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:90,690 mi
#24 complaints

Engine Problems

#33 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Cadillac Dts.

Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
90,690
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication: Oil Cooler
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2010 Cadillac Dts

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,155,511 vehicles.

14V355000Electrical System:ignition
~3,141,731 affected

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 DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

10V553000Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables
~13,780 affected

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.

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2010 Cadillac Dts — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2010 Cadillac Dts reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2010 Cadillac Dts has 32 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Cadillac Dts?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 90,690 mi); Engine Problems (4 complaints); Airbags (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Cadillac Dts?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 90,690 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Cadillac Dts?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Cadillac Dts include 5 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 Cadillac Dts have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,155,511 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2010 Cadillac Dts?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Cadillac Dts reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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