2006 Cadillac DTS Consumer Discussions

Cadillac DTS Electrical Issues

• Re: Fuse Problem 2006 Cadillac DTS [rjredondo]

  Written by: kirstie_h on May 6, 2012 12:35:58 PM

  I suggest you post this in our Answers section here: http://answers.edmunds.com Several members with mechanical expertise read questions there, and this sounds like an electrical system issue. Once you have posted there, just go back to answers and click "my answers profile" to check for responses.

• Fuse Problem 2006 Cadillac DTS

  Written by: rjredondo on May 6, 2012 10:45:00 AM

  I own a 2006 Cadillac DTS and Here is my problem, my fuse that operates the cigarette lighter's front and back blew the other day, it requires a #15mini fuse, so I replaced it and it was fine for a day, then it blew again, so I took a look at it and found the fuse was bad once again, I thought maybe I replaced the fuse with a defective one, ... Read More

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• 2006 DTS Headlight problem

  Written by: ggater on Mar 3, 2011 8:43:52 AM

  Cadillac replaced the power supplys under warranty for our DTS. When I first discussed the problem the dealer questioned whether headlamps would be covered. I protested that it wasn't the head lamp but the power supply and then it was paid.

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• Re: 2006 cadillac dts [caddyman12]

  Written by: sjr81 on Aug 12, 2010 11:40:42 AM

• 2006 cadillac dts

  Written by: caddyman12 on Oct 31, 2009 2:38:22 PM

  Was going to go somewhere and when I opened the door to get in , I didn't notice that the interior lights didn't come, I stuck the Valet key in the ignition(I know, wrong key) . I realized what I had done. Now it will not come out. what is going on? how do you get the key out. Could it be because the battery is dead? anybody have this problem? ... Read More

Cadillac DTS Electrical Issues

• Electrical problem solved Cad. 2006 DTS

  Written by: usabravo on Oct 19, 2009 1:04:06 PM

  Previously posted messages no crank/no start. Dealership and GM believed the problem to be a module. I kept telling them it sounds like a grounding issue. Eventually, the electrical would die completely while driving and then 10 seconds later electrical would come back on. No speedometer, no power windows, no power locks, no gas guage reading, etc. Display would flash all kinds of crazy messages. Apprently they listened and looked harder ... Read More

• 2006 DTS will not start

  Written by: usabravo on Sep 10, 2009 7:04:58 AM

  2006 DTS Performance with 11,600 miles. Went into the store and came out turned key to start position and light on dash went on and nothing happened--car would not start, no clicking, no nothing. Half of the electrical seemed to work. Door locks and windows would not work nor keyless remote. Dash was displaying messages such as service parking assist, service air bag, left rear door open. Tow truck was called ... Read More

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• Re: foot off gas and rpms don't drop. car keeps going [wpsr]

  Written by: wpsr on Apr 8, 2009 9:49:06 AM

  Updated 4/2009 Our car is a 2006 Cadillac DTS Lux III purchased new, now 3 yrs old. We took the car in April 2009 for a windshield washer recall. We have always had the car serviced at the dealer (we no longer have a dealer in Grass Valley, CA). When the car was ready after the windshield recall fix, they told us they did and update on the Engine Control Module ... Read More

Cadillac DTS Electrical Issues

• Dead Battery

  Written by: acp60 on Mar 29, 2009 9:56:54 AM

  I have a Cadillac 2006 DTS. If I don't drove the car for 7 days the batter dies. I have had 3 new batteries installed, numerous visits to the dealer and each time I get the same answer, "we checked everything and we don't find any problems". After reading all the the similar complaints on line how is it that GM can't come up with a resolution. Plus the battery is ... Read More

Cadillac DTS Humming Noise

• dts niose

  Written by: grullon10 on Jan 27, 2009 10:15:27 PM

  I have 2006 cadillac dts that when I press the gas it sound like snoring or mmm. Around the left side of the engine bay. Is there a way to fix the problem.

Cadillac DTS Electrical Issues

• Re: 2006 DTS Battery Drain [sharon26]

  Written by: caddylvr on Nov 1, 2008 2:27:40 AM

  Hello, I know the exact part that you will need to resolve your problem. It's called a Crankshaft sensor. I have a 2003 DTS and this was happening to me sporadically usually at stop lights or when I would come to a complete stop. Lindsey's Cadillac, which is the dealer in my area, could not find the problem. Fortunately a friend of mines had the same symptoms with his DTS and ... Read More

• Re: 2006 DTS Battery Drain [jteiber]

  Written by: sharon26 on Oct 4, 2008 5:29:27 PM

  My mother's 2007 DTS has not experieced any problems with it starting, but she has experieced it cutting off in traffic (!) at least 5 times. After the first 3 tim;es, the dealer kept it for 10 days only after my mother said she did not want it back - they did not find anything wrong, except that some codes were missing related to the brakes???? (GM even came to "investigate", ... Read More

• Re: 2006 DTS Battery Drain [conked] Problem Found

  Written by: conked on Sep 30, 2008 11:07:04 AM

  It isn't as if I've never worked on cars. In fact, I've worked on them since the 1960s, even changing out engines, and rebuilding transmissions. I just thought that a Cadillac service facility should be able to find and repair whatever was causing this problem. But after the last incident I decided to roll up my sleeves and go to work. I thought that I might find corrosion under a crimp ... Read More

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• Re: Suspension/Wheel/Front end problems [swhite407]

  Written by: etowah on Aug 17, 2008 1:48:15 PM

  8/17/08 - Reading about your 2006 DTS and I saw a huge "light" go off!!!! I am experiencing the following with my DTS - yes, I hear about 5 "knocks" coming from the rear every day - only happens on the first "start up" of the day - usually about 5-6 blocks from home - rapid fire, 5 knocks. I also heard it in my previous 2003 DeVille - never questioned ... Read More

• Re: lemon law [swhite407]

  Written by: bremertong on Aug 2, 2008 10:23:50 PM

  I am glad that you got the matter resolved. My local Cadillac dealership has opened a Hyundai dealership right next to the GM part. I am very impressed with the Hyundai Genesis, the Luxury model of Hyundai. I have been barely satisfied with my 2006 DTS and suspect that this may be my last Cadillac. As you may know, GM just posted a 15 billion dollar loss in its most recent ... Read More

Cadillac DTS Electrical Issues

• Re: 2006 DTS Battery Drain [conked]

  Written by: conked on Aug 1, 2008 8:16:14 AM

  I spoke too soon. Wednesday July 30 we drove the car for an hour or so and parked it at 1 p.m. in our garage. At 6 p.m. we were planning to leave and the battery was dead again. Cadillac Roadside Assistance said that no dealers have technician service any more in the St. Louis metro area and all they could do is call someone to jump start the car or ... Read More

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• Re: FUEL ECONOMY AND MY 2006 DTS [vic10]

  Written by: bremertong on Jul 16, 2008 10:16:35 PM

  Thanks very much for sharing your experience with T.C. and DTS. I have owned my T.C. for two years and my DTS for about fourteen months. It would be hard to part with either car in that each has features I like. As mentioned in previous posts the DTS is more of a performance sedan and the TC feels more like a luxury car. I alternate the cars driving DTS one ... Read More

• FUEL ECONOMY AND MY 2006 DTS

  Written by: bremertong on Jul 11, 2008 9:43:14 PM

  I own a 2006 DTS that now has a little over 8000 miles on it. It is my third Deville and gets the worst fuel economy of the three. The window sticker said 15 city and 23 highway at time of purchase. I am actually getting around 19 city and 26.5 highway. Problem is that my 2004 Deville got around 29 highway and 20.5 city. With gas prices headed much higher ... Read More

Cadillac DTS Humming Noise

• Re: Humming Noise 2007 [jack211]

  Written by: janicedaniel on Jun 6, 2008 9:43:29 AM

  I have a 2006 DTS the noise I hear sounds like an olld 8 track rewinding, it happens between 42 mph and 46 mph below or aboce that I don't hear it. I have test drove a 2007 and a 2008, the 2007 was louder and the 2008 was very quite. The dealership keeps telling me that don't know what it is and can't fix it. I called Cadillac about that ... Read More

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• Re: lemon law [wes63]

  Written by: swhite407 on May 24, 2008 12:32:32 PM

  After 6 months of trying to get my 2006 DTS lemon-lawed, Cadillac (GM) is still playing games with me. I will not stop until they repurchase this car because of all the suspension problems I have had with it. It has sat in my garage for the last 6 months because I refuse to drive it.GM stated there was nothing wrong with the car. After the BBB turned me down because ... Read More

• Re: lemon law [dispencer2]

  Written by: john178 on May 13, 2008 6:06:27 PM

  I have a 2006 Luxury ll DTS with just shy of 30,000 miles on it. The quality has been excellent- the only time I have had it back to the dealer is for oil changes and tire rotations. The comfort and ride continue to be the best I have experienced of any car I've owned. A friend of mine who rides with me to business meetings said his Lexus does not ... Read More

• Re: lemon law [wes63]

  Written by: robw64 on May 4, 2008 5:56:35 AM

  Wes63: I'm sorry you're having this suspension issue with your DTS.....it sounds very similar to the unresolved problem we had with my 2006 DTS Lux III. From my experience, I would recommend you install only the tires recommended by the dealer (and let them do it). By installing tires purchased elsewhere, I unknowingly gave Cadillac a "way out" excuse which allowed them to completely blow me off with the claim that ... Read More

• Re: Suspension/Wheel/Front end problems [bremertong]

  Written by: swhite407 on Apr 16, 2008 8:19:57 AM

  The GM representatives (the same one that told me there was nothing wrong with my car in Feb. 2008, but then a bad tie rod end was found!) came out and drove my car again on 4/9/2008. I am now waiting to see if they will re-purchase my 2006 DTS. Again, my wheels feel like bobble heads when I am going over any bumps in the road along with having front ... Read More

• Re: Suspension/Wheel/Front end problems [swhite407]

  Written by: bremertong on Apr 8, 2008 10:40:39 PM

  I'm really sympathetic to your problems and hope you will be provided with a new car. May I suggest that as a part of your efforts you write to the President of the Cadillac division outlining the problems you've mentioned in your post, if that doesn't get results write directly to the president of G.M. Considering that this is your fourth Cadillac they should do something substantial for you and not ... Read More

• Suspension/Wheel/Front end problems

  Written by: swhite407 on Apr 8, 2008 1:27:17 PM

  Sadly, I must say I have given up on my 2006 DTS. I bought it new in 2/06 and have had nothing but problems the entire time I have owned it. After correcting the battery problems and windshield noise problems right from the beginning, I still have ongoing problems after 7 attempts to correct clunking noises in the front end. When I would come to a complete stop and then start ... Read More

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• Re: Cadillac DTS Performance [lemko]

  Written by: texasjim on Apr 8, 2008 6:11:35 AM

  I have a 2006 Performance Sedan. If I can be of help...let me know. Texas Jim

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• Re: Reliable DTS? Anybody have one? [vic10]

  Written by: bremertong on Mar 30, 2008 9:46:21 PM

  Thanks you for your well thought out and detailed response. You may be right about the 2006 model year. Many years ago I had heard that first model years were not good model years to buy in any car but I thought new quality controls by most manufacturers had improved upon this. I guess there could still be issues with first model years including Cadillac. I am reasonably satisfied with 2006 ... Read More

• Re: Reliable DTS? Anybody have one? [bremertong]

  Written by: vic10 on Mar 28, 2008 6:25:56 AM

  Judging from the posts on cadillacforums, I came to the conclusion that 2006 (which--correct me if I'm wrong--was the first year of the current design) was a particularly bad year for Cadillac. Even though the drivetrain was virtually identical, that year had many, many more complaints on quality. At least that's what I'm hoping since I will take delivery of a new 2008 DTS Performance next week. I'd have to disagree ... Read More

• Re: Reliable DTS? Anybody have one? [thegraduate]

  Written by: bremertong on Mar 26, 2008 11:00:50 PM

  I own both a 2005 Town Car and A 2006 DTS. No doubt that for me the Town Car is the better choice, It doesn't have that many high tec features as DTS but is much more reliable, feels like a luxury car (DTS fells more like a performance sedan). I have owned my Town Car for close to two years with no issues, the DTS had several issues with the ... Read More

• Re: 2006 DTS - Seats are Sooo uncomfortable - Am I the only one? [maserati

  Written by: maseratiman on Mar 25, 2008 9:54:33 PM

  Call me a traitor - I sold the DTS for another Italian sports car. The seat was SOO painful that I had to succumb to what came natural to me. Now before the hatful emials come in I still love to all things Cadillac. I will most likely buy a XLR which I just drove. WOW so I will never leave my passion for Cadillac ever. Newport BT

• Re: Reliable DTS? Anybody have one? [sls002]

  Written by: texasjim on Mar 22, 2008 3:42:29 PM

  I have had TWO 2006 DTS's. Both Performance models. The first one, with 32000 miles burned in my garage fire and was almost a year old. Bought the second new one for a Christmas present in Dec 2006. It now has 30,000 miles on it. I have had very little trouble out of either one of them. My Air Conditioned seat quit working and the dealer replaced the seat mudule while ... Read More

Cadillac DTS/STS vs. Chrysler 300/300C

• Re: DTS VERSUS CHRYSLER 300C AND OR SRT [bremertong]

  Written by: coolrunning on Mar 9, 2008 11:31:50 AM

  I considered buying a Caddy STS back in 2006, until I test drove a Chrysler 300C. For those who want a big, comfortable sedan either car appears to be a good choice. Parked side by side, there was no contest. The Cadillac looked old even though it was new. The 300C was so fresh it turns heads when parked. I drove both cars and decided that although the Caddy was covered ... Read More

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• Re: Took a Long Time to Post... [kpsm]

  Written by: sls002 on Mar 1, 2008 8:26:11 AM

  When the 2006 DTS was introduced, one of the car magazines had an introductory test of it and the Lucerne. The DTS was performance and the Buick was the base V8. The difference was less than half a second to 60 MPH, but the base DTS would be about a half second slower due the heavier body. Cadillac at one time had some data on a web site showing this. The ... Read More

• Re: 2006 DTS - Seats are Sooo uncomfortable - Am I the only one? [maseratiman]

  Written by: bremertong on Feb 22, 2008 9:17:20 PM

  I own both a 2005 Lincoln Town Car and 2006 DTS. I find the seats in the Town Car to be more comfortable than the DTS but the DTS seats are also comfortable for my slender frame. Suggest you check back with your dealer to see if there is an after market seat that would adapt to your DTS. You could probably get just the drivers seat if this is a ... Read More

• 2006 DTS - Seats are Sooo uncomfortable - Am I the only one?

  Written by: maseratiman on Feb 22, 2008 7:27:16 PM

  I bought my 06 DTS used. Got a great value and the car has been solid for most parts, but I have been literally struggling with the on going pain in my lower back with how poorly the seats upper back is designed and just damn uncomfortable after about 15 minutes of driving. I may be spoiled or tainted by the seats of my other cars (Audi A6 and 2 Maserati's ... Read More

• Re: 2006 DTS - Seats are Sooo uncomfortable - Am I the only one? [maseratiman]

  Written by: bremertong on Feb 22, 2008 4:17:21 PM

  I own both a 2005 Lincoln Town Car and 2006 DTS. I find the seats in the Town Car to be more comfortable than the DTS but the DTS seats are also comfortable for my slender frame. Suggest you check back with your dealer to see if there is an after market seat that would adapt to your DTS. You could probably get just the drivers seat if this is a ... Read More

Cadillac DTS auto lights problem

• Re: 2006 DTS headlight problems [pattieman]

  Written by: sls002 on Feb 11, 2008 8:28:40 AM

  This is a problem that your Cadillac dealer should be able to fix. You may want to put it into manual mode until it is fixed.

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• PROBLEMS WITH ONSTAR

  Written by: bremertong on Jan 3, 2008 9:32:54 PM

  At the time I bought my 2006 DTS I gave Onstar my home phone number as phone of record. Now I am receiving unwanted marketing calls from them several times a week asking me to buy additional products marketed by Onstar. I have placed a complaint with Cadillac customer service and a complaint with Onstar both documented with file numbers. I was told well over ten days ago that the unwanted ... Read More

Cadillac DTS/STS vs. Chrysler 300/300C

• My experience with my 2006 Cadillac DTS performance series

  Written by: dill on Dec 6, 2007 10:27:52 AM

  I bought my DTS back in July 07. It was a Cadillac buy back car. The original owner had power steering, an electric seat problem and a broken ignition switch that had been broken on two different occasions one of those times was fixed by a tech according to the paperwork that couldn't fit the thing in the steering column and jammed the thing in there thereby breaking some of the ... Read More

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• Re: New DTS [dispencer2]

  Written by: john178 on Nov 20, 2007 4:47:52 PM

  I agree completely, Dispenser. I own a 2006 Luxury ll DTS, and don't want Cadillac to downsize this to a mid size. I not only like the ride and room, but feel much safer in this full size sedan. I'm also hoping Cadillac will stick with the FWD DTS.

Cadillac DTS Humming Noise

• Re: Humming Noise 2007 [bendo42]

  Written by: jack211 on Nov 7, 2007 12:05:48 PM

  Bendo; Jack Here. I own a 2006 DTS and think I have the same problem that you are experiencing. After the vehicle warms up, there is a high-pitched shrill (sounds like crickets to me) that comes and goes as you throttle down. It's more noticeabe at a harder throttle, but then again it is not always constant. It drives us crazy when we are on a road trip. It's like taking ... Read More

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• Re: hmmm [robw64]

  Written by: bremertong on Sep 22, 2007 9:28:58 PM

  Thanks very much for the follow up. You absolutely need to take your car to a service dept. not owned by the same corporation. You might even need to take it to two separetly owned dealerships. I had to travel 65 miles each way to get a problem resolved so consider yourself lucky if you only travel half that distance. If you suggest the idea of another separately owned dealership to ... Read More

• Re: lemon law [sls002]

  Written by: robw64 on Oct 7, 2007 7:25:28 AM

  The latest on my 2006 DTS: I picked it up on Thursday afternoon. The correct b-pillar cover had been replaced, but they again stated there is nothing wrong with the ride on the vehicle and they are closing the case with Cadillac. The service advisor then walked me over to the customer service survey chart (again) to explain to me that any response other than "outstanding" is comparable to a zero ... Read More

• Re: 1 Year Update [dispencer2]

  Written by: john178 on Sep 28, 2007 7:09:41 PM

  In response to some of the problems owners of the DTS have experienced, I have 15,000 miles on a 2006 DTS (bought new- Luxury II), and have not had the car in for any warranty work. It has absolutely been everything I had hoped for- my first and definitely not last Cadillac owned. The ride is as comfortable as any I've experienced. Handling is superb and quality throughout the cabin. All ... Read More

• Re: hmmm [sls002]

  Written by: robw64 on Sep 26, 2007 4:56:45 PM

  I received a voice mail from Cadillac Customer Support asking me to call my local dealer so they can do another ride along with me. They stated that a new service order dated within 30 days is required to initiate their involvement. I called the service department on my way home from work and they (very graciously) agreed to allow me to bring the car in right away for a ride ... Read More

• MORE ON 2006 DTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Written by: bremertong on Aug 30, 2007 8:35:34 PM

  I suspect that the electrical system in this car is flawed in that when I started the car today the engine turned over with hesitation and I heard three times from the audio system with no error message. Ignitition was hesitant at each crank but the car started. I see that there is a product put out by Black & Decker that charges the battery from the cigarette lighter power source. ... Read More

• Re: any one with 06 dts [gabby10]

  Written by: bremertong on Aug 29, 2007 9:26:05 PM

  Please read my previous posts regarding electrical problems. In addition, yesterday, August 28th, the car stalled out at second ignition and message came on "service security system", I waited a moment and car started without further issues for the rest of the day. I was near a Cadillac dealership so stopped by to report and the service advisor cleaned my key off saying that it might have been a piece of ... Read More

• Re: 1 Year Update [dispencer2]

  Written by: bremertong on Aug 18, 2007 10:33:42 PM

  Thanks for the information on Mercedes, having had the problems I've had with the DTS reliability is very important to me. The fact that your car is trouble free is a very important factor and should weigh heavily in your decision. The 2006 DTS rides well is less likely to lean in turns, the T.C. is very quiet on the road, handles very well for a car of its size, gets ... Read More

• Re: 1 Year Update [beardie]

  Written by: dispencer2 on Aug 17, 2007 4:34:32 PM

  These posts about problems on the 2006/2007 DTS's are bothersome. I have an '03 Deville with 56,000 miles (a Program Car I bought in Jan.'04 with 30k miles) that has required virtually nothing in warranty repairs except for a wind noise around the rear passenger window. Everything works perfectly and there is no oil usage between oil changes. I'm just about relegated to buying a new Avalon vice another Program Cadillac ... Read More

• YES THE CRUISE ON MY 2004 DEVILLE WAS DEFECTIVE

  Written by: bremertong on Aug 14, 2007 9:02:23 PM

  When my 2006 DTS was in the dealership overnight for the fourth electrical problem, I was given the same model for a loaner as my 2004, Deville, same cruise buttons, same system. The difference was that this cruise system worked like the cruise system in every other car I have owned, push the button and the cruise sets within a mile or two of the set speed. My 2004 Deville, unlike ... Read More

• Re: on star should have small independent battery [gabby10]

  Written by: bremertong on Aug 12, 2007 9:29:53 PM

  Your absolutely right! And oddly enough it does but it is only good for a short time (a few hours at most) after main battery goes dead. In my case I drive the DTS every other day generally alternating with my Lincoln Town Car. The DTS had been idle for about 46 hours and the defect causing the power drain had also caused the Onstar battery to go dead. I was ... Read More

• Re: 2006 DTS DEAD AT START UP TODAY [jasper60103]

  Written by: bremertong on Aug 8, 2007 11:23:51 PM

  The battery was dead when the tow truck arrived but they were able to jump start the engine so I could drive to the nearest dealership. It turns out that there is a TSB on this issue, relating to this issue. Document number given to me was ID# 1866186 Subject Battery goes dead (re program door modules) Key words DDM intermittent load module parasitic PDM # pic 4264-10/10/2006 and is referenced ... Read More

• Re: 2006 DTS DEAD AT START UP TODAY [bremertong]

  Written by: sls002 on Aug 7, 2007 7:19:09 AM

  Was the battery dead? You just got a new battery and this suggests more serious problems than a defective battery. I will point out that on the used Cadillacs that you had, the first owner probably went through the agony of fixing all the problems so you got trouble free cars. :D

• 2006 DTS DEAD AT START UP TODAY

  Written by: bremertong on Aug 6, 2007 10:00:30 PM

  Just as I was beginning to like owning this car after several problems in my first months of ownership it would not start up at all today. Of course I called Cadillac and they are arranging a for a roadside effort to start the car or a tow to a near by dealership. This is my third Cadillac and have never had this many problems with the other two combined. Considering ... Read More

• Re: Different Looking DTS [dispencer2]

  Written by: bremertong on Jul 31, 2007 9:03:49 PM

  Now that I have had my 2006 DTS for close to three months I can say that I like the car better than my 2004 Deville. It has a much firmer suspension and the power delivery seems much more abundant and responsive than did the 04 Deville. On the negative side the 2006 DTS gets about 10% lower fuel economy than the 04 Deville. The 2008 DTS has no major changes ... Read More

• Re: DEFECTIVE CENTER BRAKE LIGHT ON 2006 DTS [fmoeller]

  Written by: dispencer2 on Jul 26, 2007 2:23:10 PM

  Don't all Cadillacs have a Bumper to Bumper 5 year 50,000 mile warranty or is it 4/50 -can't remember. I only buy Certified ones with the 6 year 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. I knew that all GM cars have a 100k power train warranty but is there a difference between the '06 and '07 DTS warranty-wise?

• Re: DEFECTIVE CENTER BRAKE LIGHT ON 2006 DTS [fmoeller]

  Written by: bremertong on Jul 10, 2007 11:36:32 PM

  I purchased a 2006 DTS, new, left over inventory. Cadillac records confirmed this, I have a 4 year 50,000 new car warranty also confirmed by Cadillac,ending in early 2011. Am suspecting that the car was delivered new with the defect in the center on trunk lid brake light, there are no visible cracks or stress marks on the red plastic housing just about three bulbs that don't light when brake pedal ... Read More

• Re: DEFECTIVE CENTER BRAKE LIGHT ON 2006 DTS [jasper60103]

  Written by: bremertong on Jul 9, 2007 9:44:34 PM

  Yes, your reply makes sense. I have ordered the part through the dealership and will see when they get back to me on it. Have also put a record of the defect with Cadillac via a case number. If this car had been bought even slightly used rather than new I would not be so disappointed. I was surprised at how little interest the Cadillac Representative showed in the discussion of ... Read More

• Re: Tapping Sound in Exhaust? System [geezer408]

  Written by: fmoeller on Jul 9, 2007 10:01:45 AM

  There is a fix for the KNOCKING sound. Cadillac has a TSB out on this. They replaced my EVAP Canister Part Number 15941577 under warranty. Too early to tell if the replacement corrected the problem - will have to wait till the weather cools off to test. After reading the other posts on this condition I had pretty much resolved my self to accept it, as it was so common and ... Read More

• Re: DEFECTIVE CENTER BRAKE LIGHT ON 2006 DTS [lanzz]

  Written by: bremertong on Jul 7, 2007 9:15:04 PM

  Hi Ianzz, Thanks very much for your reply, so far as I know you are correct in all respects in this issue. I have called the dealership and the part has been ordered. You are also correct that it is a warranty item. I am suspecting that the car was sold to me that way (new). It is the fourth 130+ mile trip to the dealership in just a little over ... Read More

• Re: DEFECTIVE CENTER BRAKE LIGHT ON 2006 DTS [bremertong]

  Written by: lanzz on Jul 7, 2007 10:47:23 AM

  brem - the center brake light is an LED array - the LED "bulbs" are soldered to a circuit board in a way that is not serviceable in the field. My '06 DTS still has all of the LEDs lighting up, but I see a lot of older Cadillac models with some LEDs that no longer light up. I would not worry, if I am not mistaken, as long as your ... Read More

• Re: how's the 2004 deville? [jasper60103]

  Written by: bremertong on Jun 28, 2007 9:36:03 PM

  I just traded a 2004 Deville with 36,000 miles on it,owned for close to three years. I was satisfied with it and had no major problems other than a quirky cruise control which would sometimes set as much as six miles an hour below the set point, never resolved and just used it knowing sometimes it would set as desired and sometimes not. Only other issues was a defective oil filter ... Read More

• STRANGE NEW ELECTRICAL PROBLEM

  Written by: bremertong on Jun 21, 2007 9:49:05 PM

  Just bought new 2006 DTS (left over inventory) in early may. Had electrical problems which for the most part have been corrected with new battery and some computer re sets. I have one remaining quirk that occurs about once every few weeks. At start up the radio does not go on and the audio in my turn signals does not sound when making a turn. Is corrected by by pushing the ... Read More

Cadillac DTS Electrical Issues

• Re: 2006 DTS Battery Drain [dackel]

  Written by: floydjackson on Jun 11, 2007 7:45:40 PM

  I BOUGHT A NEW 2007 CADILLAC DTS, AFTER 3 WEEKS AND 800 MILES, THE WIRES IN THE ENGINE BURNED, CADILLAC WOULD ONLY FIX THIS "MINOR MALFUNCTION" AS THEY CALLED IT. I WANTED A NEW CAR. THE CAR IS A LEMON. THEY HAD NO CONCERN ABOUT ME, IM VERY DISAPPOINTED. THIS WILL BE MY LAST CADILLAC AND GM CAR. AVOID THIS CAR.

• Re: 2006 DTS Battery Drain [chefcct]

  Written by: chefcct on Jun 8, 2007 4:00:45 AM

  I now have an additional piece of information. When I had the car jumped by cadillac service the man told me that there is a software update to Onstar. It seems that Onstar keeps communicating with the car and runs down the battery. My battery tested fine. So far, it is working fine after 1 week.

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• MORE ELECTRAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS TODAY

  Written by: bremertong on Jun 3, 2007 9:18:57 PM

  My 2006 DTS would not start today on first two tries, on third try it started but only after turning off all the accessories. Took to a nearby Wal-mart and had the battery checked and was charging at only 400, the staff said it should be up around 700 or more in a new car, my 98 Deville charged at a rate of 670 when checked when three years old. Am ... Read More

• Re: My mother is [bremertong]

  Written by: dispencer2 on Jun 1, 2007 10:38:25 PM

  Glad you like your 2006. I haven't totally made up my mind to keep my '03 but it is used very little, looks brand new, have required nothing serious and rides and drives like it did when I got it. I may break down and look at an '06 or '07 in the fall of '08 but I'd sure like to have some idea of when Cadillac will put out a ... Read More

• DOES ANY DTS OWNER KNOW WHY CADILLAC HAS NO LOCKING FUEL DOOR ON THIS CAR?

  Written by: bremertong on May 30, 2007 8:49:26 PM

  When I went to fuel up my new car the first time I could not find the fuel release door, finally realized that this feature has been eliminated. When I called Cadillac to ask about this, the answer was that if I used the valet lock out switch in the glove compartment the fuel door would be locked (LOL), no such luck in that the door opened in either position, valet ... Read More

• Re: Looking at Leasing a '07 DTS [rpgorman1]

  Written by: bremertong on May 28, 2007 8:39:20 PM

  What factors are causing you to lease an American car after leasing Japanese and German cars? I just bought a new 2006 DTS and while satisfied am not thrilled after three weeks. The car is getting about 10% lower fuel efficiency than my 2004 Deville. My dealership offers no really reasonable explanations for this difference. This is my third Cadillac and one of the other weak points is Cadillac customer service ... Read More

• Re: While I do not [marsha7]

  Written by: sls002 on May 27, 2007 9:57:49 AM

  I do know that they were not optional on the Deville in 2002, because I do have an Edmunds price guide for 2002. That is the last year that I have a printed Edmunds price guide. One thing that I do know is the GM does not upgrade models that will soon get a major redoing, as the Deville did for 2006. My guess is that the deville did not offer ... Read More

• Re: HAVE OTHER 2006 DTS OWNERS HAD PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION SYSTEM? [robw64]

  Written by: bremertong on May 18, 2007 9:26:48 PM

  Thanks very much for your response. Today the car started just fine. When trying to re start in the local post office parking lot the car stalled out and the message "service security system" came on the message board. I waited about ten seconds and started again and although the ignition was weak the car started and was able to drive home. I found another Cadillac forum here at Edmunds where ... Read More

Cadillac DTS Electrical Issues

• Re: 2006 DTS Battery Drain [acp60]

  Written by: bremertong on May 17, 2007 11:03:46 PM

  I hope you still read this conference. I just bought a 2006 DTS and have had the same problem. Coincidently enough I also spoke to someone at Cadillac with same name and was given a response similar to yours. Can you bring me up to date as to what has happened with your car since your post on November 30, 2006. Any information you can provide will be greatly appreciated. The ... Read More

Cadillac DTS

• HAVE OTHER 2006 DTS OWNERS HAD PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION SYSTEM?

  Written by: bremertong on May 17, 2007 9:28:34 PM

  Recently bought 2006 DTS, now has a little over 400 miles on it. Have had stall outs at ignition a few times. Am taking the car to dealer service next week but wondered if other owners of the 2006 DTS have had ignition problems. I found some owner reviews at another web site saying that this year and model has problems with ignition system if not started every few days. I ... Read More

• Re: V-12 Cadillac [dispencer2]

  Written by: sls002 on Mar 27, 2007 8:34:42 AM

  The Autoweek pictures are the Sixteen show car I think. What the actual V12 production car will be is probably still on the drawing boards. In fact, if they are planning on using the Zeta platform for the V12, then even the platform is still in the design stage. The V8-V12 Cadillac will be very expensive, probably 75 to 150 thousand dollars. DTS sales have been dropping from over 100,000 in ... Read More

• Comments on New DTS

  Written by: john178 on Mar 10, 2007 6:57:09 PM

  The DTS Luxury II I purchased is everything I expected and more. It is a new 2006 model that the dealer could not sell because of the color ( which I really like)- blue chip. In just 2 weeks time, I am hooked on Cadillac!

• Re: I'm Really Curious [dispencer2]

  Written by: fmoeller on Feb 7, 2007 8:59:57 AM

  I have driven several Devilles between the years of 2003-2005 (rentals for business trips). Based on those rentals I decided to purchase (after test driving) a 2006 DTS. I went for the Performance model because of the better ride and handling. I am 6’ 2” + and needed the extra room that the 2006 offers. It is so much better than previous years. It is really great on super highways and ... Read More

• Re: I'm Really Curious [beardie]

  Written by: dispencer2 on Feb 6, 2007 7:42:33 PM

  All the official reviews of the DTS say that the ride is comfortable. I'm with you. I'm not crazy about a Town Car because every Ford I've owned has had multiple annoying problems (check engine light etc etc). My 2003 Deville has been trouble free. It is also (in my opinion) a lot better looking than the 2006/7 DTS. Unfortunately things change and I'll probably get a 2007 DTS after the ... Read More

Cadillac DTS Electrical Issues

• Re: 2006 DTS Battery Drain [alvinl]

  Written by: acp60 on Nov 30, 2006 7:44:30 AM

  I have an 06 DTS, and the battery had to be replaced with 450 miles on the car. It sat for 2 weeks, while on vacation. Upon my return the car wouldn't start. Roadside Assistance replaced the battery. I called Cadillac customer assistance and essentially told them what you stated about the design problem. The response I got from the person I spoke to, Terlin, she never heard of the problem. ... Read More

Cadillac DTS

• DTS power windows

  Written by: fmoeller on Oct 16, 2006 12:40:39 PM

  I have the following problem with my 2006 DTS (Performance) and am looking to see if anyone else has experienced a similar problem and if so have you been able to resolve it. On occasion the right two door windows and locks act as follows: From the driver door controls press the lock button: 1 – The front passenger door will not lock or unlock. 2 – The rear passenger door ... Read More

Cadillac DTS Lease Questions

• Re: lease of 06 DTS [acp60]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 10, 2006 5:01:29 AM

  Hi acp60. I don't believe that GMAC is providing lease support on 2006 Cadillac models any longer. As a result, if you were to lease one right now you would have to do so through an independent bank. This late in the model year, you actually might be better off leasing a 2007 model. Make sure to get a payment quote in a similar 2007 model before leasing a 2006. Car_man ... Read More

Cadillac DTS/STS vs. Chrysler 300/300C

• Re: APPLES AND ORANGES [sls002]

  Written by: bremertong on Oct 5, 2006 9:57:24 PM

  I don't feel this forum is a waste of time for me and that's why I keep coming back to check. I did not choose the forum title but think it would have been better if they had narrowed the forum to Cadillac DTS VS Chrysler 300C and not included the 300, 300 limited and 300 touring models. As you mentioned the latter models are V6 engines and more comparable to ... Read More

Cadillac DTS

• Re: 2006 Cadillac DTS III downhill inadvertent acceleration problem. [wpsr]

  Written by: sls002 on Sep 24, 2006 9:09:18 AM

  If your dealer's service department can't fix the problem, you should talk directly with Cadillac and keep after them until you are happy. Remind them of the problems with Audis doing something similar around 1990.

• Re: 2006 Cadillac DTS III downhill inadvertent acceleration problem. [sls002]

  Written by: wpsr on Sep 23, 2006 2:14:22 PM

  Difficult to know why Cadillac will not fix the surge. 600 to 700 rpms is way too much and makes using the brakes continuously necessary. True on the pressure, you cannot use more than about 33 in the summer. I doubt if they will wear very good at 30, we will see.

• Re: 2006 Cadillac DTS III downhill inadvertent acceleration problem. [wpsr]

  Written by: sls002 on Sep 23, 2006 12:54:56 PM

  My 2002 Seville shuts off the fuel injection system when coasting downhill, but there is no surge when the system comes back online. The recommended minimum pressure is on the door post. The maximum inflation pressure designed for the tires is on the tires. The softest ride will come from using the door post pressure. A few extra pounds of pressure will not hurt anything, but the tire pressure monitor (I ... Read More

• Re:2006 Cadillac DTS III downhill acceleration problem [fmoeller]

  Written by: wpsr on Oct 4, 2006 6:03:08 PM

  fmoeller: That is a good idea, I have been thinking the same thing. Keep in mind, you must go down a grade that is steep enough for the car to push the engine. It is easiest to reproduce in 1st or 2nd gear. This is when the computer shuts off the gas. As soon as the engine gets to about 1000 rpms and the gas comes back on is when we ... Read More

• 2006 Cadillac DTS III downhill inadvertent acceleration problem.

  Written by: wpsr on Sep 22, 2006 8:25:17 PM

  Purchase Date:3/21/06 Mileage about 4100. 2006 Cadillac DTS III downhill inadvertent acceleration problem. The car is new. Has anyone had this problem? This is a great car but it has some real quirks. 1. We live in hilly country. When going down hill the car will accelerate with your foot off the gas pedal about every 100 yards depending on the grade. This is especially bad on the turns. You do ... Read More

• Re: foot off gas and rpms don't drop. car keeps going [buckeyedad]

  Written by: wpsr on Sep 22, 2006 8:12:55 PM

  Purchase Date:3/21/06 Mileage about 4100. 2006 Cadillac DTS III downhill inadvertent acceleration problem. The car is new. I doubt if this is the same problem you are having, but it could be related. Our DTS does coast a lot when you kick off the cruise control at freeway speed. I haven’t noticed how much the rpms drop at that time. This is a great car but it has some real quirks. ... Read More

• Re: Weird Noise 2006 DTS III [fmoeller]

  Written by: wpsr on Oct 2, 2006 7:35:01 AM

  Here you go: http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-dts-forum-2006-beyond/ http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/open-letters-cadillac-corporate/

• Weird Noise 2006 DTS III

  Written by: wpsr on Oct 1, 2006 6:29:01 AM

  We have been hearing a weird noise. It sounds as if it is coming from some part of the front of the car, at around 70 mph. There is no message being displayed. It is a buzzing sound and it comes and goes. I tried opening and closing the sun roof. This did not seem to make any difference. We took the car in for service the other day. The master ... Read More

Cadillac DTS V-Series

• Re: GM Money [supercool]

  Written by: sls002 on Aug 23, 2006 2:04:57 PM

  I do not see how a DTS-V will change Cadillac from their current state of medocrity. Cadillac has always sold cars in the low end of the luxury price range. That is where the profits are. Mercedes makes its profits on the low end C-class cars and the E-class. Both of these sell fairly well. The SRX is considered by some magazines to be a very good SUV or crossover or ... Read More

Cadillac DTS

• Re: SO, WHAT'S NEW? [trainiac1]

  Written by: robw64 on Aug 17, 2006 3:23:18 AM

  I purchased my DTS Lux III on July 5, 2006. Although I can't speak to long-term reliability yet, I can assure you build quality is excellent. My previous car was an '01 Chrysler Concorde LXi (which was a very good car) but this vehicle is amazing. Interior materials are first-rate, fit & finish are excellent, and the paint & body work are beautiful. We bought black with the cashmere interior, so ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Cadillac DTS - 3 week Road Test [fin]

  Written by: dotbowels on Jul 30, 2006 2:14:05 AM

  Nice review -thanks We bought an 06 a couple of months ago. Taking to Denver this coming week. Will watch brakes in mountains

• 2006 Cadillac DTS - 3 week Road Test

  Written by: fin on Jul 29, 2006 9:29:11 PM

  For anyone interested in a new DTS, my wife and I recently rented one and took a 3200 mile, 3 week drive thru 11 eastern states. Practically lived in the car when not visiting relatives. The trip had everything from mid Manhattan traffic to long 80+ mph runs in GA and PA. We are both retired, over 60, and here are our impressions: Engine/trans: Stunning! Excellent power and gearing for all ... Read More

Cadillac DTS Lease Questions

• Re: Cadillac DTS: Lease Questions [Car_man]

  Written by: vpfinn on Jul 21, 2006 9:40:12 AM

  I am planning on leasing a 2006 Cadillac DTS-Luxury II model with a MSRP of $47685. The lease will be for 39 months, 10,000 miles per year, with no money down and taxes included in the lease. I am trading in a car for $9000. and that money will be rolled into the lease. Can you please tell me what the lease should cost me monthly. Thank you.

• Re: DTS 2006 Luxury 11 Lease Question [nav3]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 10, 2006 3:09:38 AM

  Hi nav3. According to my calculations, if you were to lease a 2006 Cadillac DTS with an MSRP of $48,840 and a selling price of $39,000 through GMAC right now for 36 months with 12,000 miles per year (I have not seen its 39 month lease program), your zero down, pre-tax monthly payment should be around $415. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forums

• Re: Cadillac DTS: Lease Questions [twm1944]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 2, 2006 8:18:07 AM

  Ahhhhh, thanks for the additional information, twm1944. I should have scrolled ahead. OK, let's work up a lease payment on this car and see what we come up with. According to my calculations, if you were to lease a 2006 Cadillac DTS with an MSRP of $44,490 and a selling price of $39,100 ($41,600 - $1,500 GM cash - $1,000 incentive) through GMAC right now for 36 months with 15,000 miles ... Read More

Cadillac DTS

• Back Seat

  Written by: jb7227 on Jun 27, 2006 4:40:27 AM

  I went to drive a new DTS yesterday - and loved the car - except for one item Im wondering if any current DTS owner noticed. When I climbed in the back seat, when I put the armrest up (to see how roomy the center position was) the seat was sooooo hard and flat that it wouldnt be comfortable for 5 minutes. It was as if there was no padding at ... Read More

• Re: 2006 DTS [baltoman]

  Written by: dispencer1 on Jun 14, 2006 5:23:40 PM

  Toyota has always handled consumer complaints poorly. They either blame the consumer (the engine sludge problem was always the fault of the owner -guess they finally fessed up) or tell you that it is either "normal" or "can't duplicate the problem". I'll most likely get a Certified 2007 or 2008 DTS (Luxury II package) in October, 2008 when my '03 Deville warranty runs out. If Cadillac downsizes the DTS I'll keep ... Read More

• Re: 2006 DTS [ehaase]

  Written by: dispencer1 on Jun 12, 2006 6:12:56 PM

  I'm going to drive a number of cars when the Cadillac warranty runs out in October, 2008. I've never really been a fan of the Town Car because of the gas mileage and the fact that it rode and handled sort of like my '53 Olds 98. The Deville/DTS is lots more modern technically. I probably will discover that the best deal will be a two year old Lexus LS430 with ... Read More

• Re: 2006 DTS [ehaase]

  Written by: dispencer1 on Jun 11, 2006 4:06:31 PM

  One option will be a Lincoln Town Car. The Lexus LS430 isn't any bigger than my Impala. Right now you can buy a 2006 Town Car for $29,995 -about a $14,000 discount. They are giving them away and they don't pretend to be anything more than they are -a big, comfortable luxury sedan. The gas mileage isn't as good as the Northstar but I'll seriously consider one in 2008. Cadillac is ... Read More