10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
81,692 miles

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2008 Cadillac DTS Owner Comments

problem #13

May 132023

DTS

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have a very bad oil leak in my vehicle, which Is creating a mess and alot of smoke.

- Buckeye, AZ, USA

problem #12

Nov 012020

DTS

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle there was smoke coming from under the hood. Upon inspection, it was discovered that engine oil had leaked onto the hot surface in the engine compartment. The leaking oil also caused damage to the alternator. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

- Texarkana, TX, USA

problem #11

Dec 162020

DTS

  • 92,000 miles
December 16 2020 NHTSA id number 11383838 oil leak under engine coming from engine, transmission, and power steering pump. Also white smoke coming from engine on passenger side following stop on driveway.

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #10

Dec 042020

DTS

  • 92,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Oil leak under engine coming from engine transmission and power pump. Also white smoke coming from engine on passenger side when stopped on driveway.

- Heonderson, NV, USA

problem #9

Nov 062020

DTS

  • 92,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that there was oil and transmission fluid leaking from the bottom of the engine while the vehicle was parked in the driveway. Also, upon coming to a stop, there was white smoke coming from underneath the engine on the passenger's side. There was no warning light illuminated. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #8

May 052020

DTS

  • 138,000 miles
The car gives off false oil pressure information on cars message center. I replaced the sensor as discribed, verified my oil level, cleaned the connector to oil pressure sensor and still every 2 or 3 mintues I get engine oil pressure low, stop vehichle. When I stop the oil level is great and the oil is very clean. This has been going on for over 3 months. If the oil pressure was low the engine would have siezed up by now. This is ongoing issue with these 08 Cadillac Dts 4.7L northstar engines.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

problem #7

Jun 012019

DTS

  • 95,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Dts. The contact noticed oil spots on the garage floor. The contact took the vehicle to guys Buick GMC truck (1316 N mildred St, ranson, wv 25438) where it was determined that oil was leaking from the crank case in the engine. The contact was referred to a Cadillac dealer for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered a $100 voucher towards the repair cost. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 95,000.

- Harpers Ferry, WV, USA

problem #6

Dec 152018

DTS

  • 99,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that oil was leaking from the oil pan and the oil filter housing. Texas direct auto (12053 southwest fwy, stafford, tx 77477, (281) 499-8200) repaired the oil leak, but called the contact back and informed him of another oil leak at the engine manifold. The dealer stated that further repairs would require the motor to be replaced. The contact had the oil pan, oil housing, and valve covers replaced; however, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 99,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #5

May 012015

DTS

  • 90,000 miles
Lower engine oil leak. I understand that this is a common problem dating back a number of years and Cadillac has not rectified the problem and has not issued a recall. I am forced to install a new engine because the problem is so costly to resolve. Approximately $4,500. Is there any class action against Cadillac or is there any relief available.

- Staten Island, Ny, NY, USA

problem #4

Feb 232017

DTS

  • 79,000 miles
I bought the car with 69K miles in may of 2016 and now its has 80K miles Feb 2017 and I have an oil leak that is leaking on the drive side of the oil pan from the front to the back and its leaking on the the exhaust the runs from the front of the engine that is bolted on the the oil pan and I am worried that it is going to catch on fire and I see that this problem is on a lot of this cars and with lower miles then mine I think GM should recall it because less then 100K miles and to have an oil leak that leaks about 1 quart every 1500 miles or so and its leaking right next to the exhaust and right on top of it the could case fire is unsafe, and to cost $1000-2000 to fix there design flaw the owners should not have to pay I could understand if it had more then 100K miles

- Wenatchee, WA, USA

problem #3

Mar 182014

DTS 8-cyl

  • 24,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Dts. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted; however, the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000. The consumer was advised to continue to drive the vehicle until the engine shut off and have it towed into the dealer. The consumer felt this was dangerous and declined. The consumer would like to be advised of possible other options to resolve the malfunction. Updated 09/12/2017

- Queens, NY, USA

problem #2

Jan 152015

DTS

  • 84,000 miles
After parking my car in the garage, approximately 3 weeks later, I went to start my car, but it would not start, it would crank over good, but would not start. I proceeded with my own assumptions and found a pin(#30)on the fuel pump relay was burnt, I had an electrical diagnosis performed on the wiring and the fuel pump, both passed okay, I was told the fuse block was bad, (which I suspected),which I had previously ordered from the Cadillac dealer. On installing the new fuse block, the problem was solved.

- Old Hickory, TN, USA

problem #1

Mar 132013

DTS

  • 62,000 miles
Oil smell fumes comining from the heater vents. So bad at times we had to get out of the car. Have taken the car to two different Cadillac dealers and have been told they could not find anything. I have had the engine light come on code P0411 and it went out. Took it to the delear and they reset the computer. On March 2nd the light came on again and went out the next day. I was told next time the I got the smell to go directly to any GM delear. I had taken my wife to the doctor in natick mass and we got the fumes and I went to long Cadillac which I was told to do only to find out they moved to westboro mass. A former trobule shooter for GM who used to worek for frost Cadillac until they lost their franchise told my son this is a common thing with 2006 to 2010 Cadillac and if this is the case the motor has to come out of the vehicle so it can be resealed. I have a few months left on my bumber to bumber warranty and it seems that GM is stalling me until the warranty runs out. I have sent two letters to GM one was to their president and all I would get is a nice person whom seemed they were interested but nothing was ever done by them except make an appointment at the Cadillac dealer. My car has 64,000 on it.

- Newton, MA, USA

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