2011 Cadillac Dts Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Cadillac Dts.
Worst 2011 Cadillac Dts Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Cadillac Dts.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Cadillac Dts
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,155,511 vehicles.
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.
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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2011 Cadillac Dts — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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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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