2007 Cadillac DTS Consumer Discussions

Cadillac DTS

• Re: ronjay2 [ronjay2]

  Written by: bob247 on Nov 6, 2010 8:35:24 AM

  My wind noise was coming from the rear passengers door. The door was not aligned properly. I took it to the Ford dealer body shop and that is what they found. I have know the guy in charge of this body shop for years so can trust what he says. I also get some wind noise from the mirrors and nothing can be done about the. It's the way the car ... Read More

• ronjay2

  Written by: ronjay2 on Nov 6, 2010 8:12:58 AM

  I HAVE PURCHASED A LOW MILEAGE 2007 CADILLAC DTS. THE ONLY COMPLAINT I HAVE IS THE EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE AT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE LOCAL DEALER CLAIMS IT IS JUST NORMAL WIND TURBULENCE. I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS IS NORMAL FOR A LUXURY CAR LIKE THE CADILLAC. HAS ANYONE HAD THIS PROBLEM?

• Re: Purchase Price of DTS - 2007 [davemd]

  Written by: dispencer2 on Oct 5, 2010 6:24:27 PM

  The car is now (model year) 4 years old. The certification only runs 6 years or 100k miles. Depending when the car was originally delivered you may only have three years left and your certification will cost you about $1500. I think that $27k is high. Look locally and see what 07's are selling for. I wouldn't pay more than $22 -23k for a 4 year old DTS. See what you ... Read More

• 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

• Re: DTS died 10 days ago [barryob]

  Written by: sharon26 on Oct 4, 2008 5:44:28 PM

  A similar thing happened to my Mother when driving her 2007 DTS! It has stopped dead (& with NO onstar activation either!) at least 5 times. The dealer has kept the car for 10+ days and GM even sent someone to "investigate," but the problem has not been fixed. Very scary. And, the dealer and GM seem to have washed their hands of the problem - every time she calls, the ... Read More

Cadillac DTS Electrical Issues

• 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

Cadillac DTS Humming Noise

• Re: Humming Noise 2007 [janicedaniel]

  Written by: texasjim on Jun 8, 2008 10:19:17 AM

  "On some 2007-08 Cadillac DTS vehicles equipped with 4T80E MH1 transmission, a ticking/fluttering noise can be heard in the vehicle at highway speed. The noise is generated by the modulation of the TCC solenoid. Movement within the solenoid excites the shift cable, resulting in a low level, high frequency noise that can be heard in the passenger compartment To correct the condition, install a solid lead clamp mass damper to the ... Read More

• 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

Cadillac DTS

• Re: lemon law [gbosley]

  Written by: dispencer2 on May 6, 2008 7:39:05 PM

  Just out of curiosity has anyone on this forum had zero problems with a 2007 or 2008 DTS? I'm keeping my 2003 Deville forever at this rate. 65,000 miles and not one problem. Runs perfectly -everything works, and it gets 30 mpg on the road or more. I suppose when I finally do replace it I may look at a used Lincoln Town Car or used Lexus. Cadillac -as evidenced by ... 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

Cadillac DTS New Owner Reports!

• Re: Whats a fair price for 08 DTS [rjr2565]

  Written by: kenb757 on Apr 27, 2008 9:24:50 AM

  I'd start with $5-6k off with purchase cash and owner loyalty cash (if you currently own a GM vehicle) GM is offering through April 30th. I'd wait until April 29th or 30th (end of month) when the dealer really wants to move his inventory to prevent carrying it over to the next month. Also, if you're in a larger city, you may have more than one Cadillac dealership to compete for ... Read More

• Cadillac DTS Performance

  Written by: lemko on Apr 3, 2008 8:10:49 AM

  Traded my 2002 Cadillac Seville STS for a 2007 Cadillac DTS Performance on Friday, November 23, 2007. My car is Black Raven with Ebony leather interior and 18" chrome rims. As of 3 April, the car runs smooth and has exhibited absolutely no problems. There's so much stuff on this car it makes my Seville STS look like a plain jane in comparison. I still don't know how it all works. ... Read More

Cadillac DTS/STS vs. Chrysler 300/300C

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

  Written by: sls002 on Mar 12, 2008 9:19:05 AM

  I did see a 300C also, and I don't think the interior trim was all that much different. I own a 2007 SRX and find that it is a nice vehicle for road trips. Compared to my 2002 Seville LS (FWD), the SRX handles much better. The ride is a bit firmer as should be expected with lower profile tires rated for 150 MPH. Cadillac's are much more expensive than the ... Read More

Cadillac DTS

• Took a Long Time to Post...

  Written by: lemko on Feb 26, 2008 6:42:23 AM

  ...but I just purchased a leftover new 2007 Cadillac DTS Performance back on Friday, November 23, 2007. I traded a 2002 Cadillac Seville STS. My car is Black Raven with the Ebony leather interior. It has just about every conceivable option on it. Unfortunately, I haven't driven the car too much due to the inclement weather. Can't wait for spring so I can take this baby out on the road again! ... Read More

• 2009 Changes?

  Written by: vic10 on Dec 31, 2007 5:43:17 AM

  A recent post on the cadillac owners webpage indicated there would be an interior upgrade to the DTS in 2009. Anyone here heard about that? One of my bigger disappointments, after a long test drive in a 2008 DTS, was getting picked up by a friend in her 2007 Impala and noting that the dash design was virtually identical to the 2X priced DTS. Chevy used to be called the poor ... Read More

• Re: 2007 DTS [dispencer2]

  Written by: bremertong on Dec 24, 2007 10:52:31 PM

  Went to Cadillac.com web site and clicked on DTS, within the site is a compare vehicles section, you will find a pull down menu for competitors, pick Lincoln Town Car and than specifications. The stats show the two cars to be almost identical in interior room with one or the other leading by an inch or less in almost all categories. I doubt that anyone would choose one or the other ... Read More

• Re: 2007 DTS [dispencer2]

  Written by: sls002 on Dec 20, 2007 8:24:20 AM

  The only way to tell is to try one out. What is comfortable for one person may or may not be for someone else. I think that where the Town Car is very good is in the rear seat room, which is better than Cadillacs, as it should be, since the Town Car is longer.

• Re: 2007 DTS [beardie]

  Written by: dispencer2 on Dec 12, 2007 7:57:26 PM

  I was looking in Ft. Worth. Apparently Cadillac has some sort of regional office in Dallas and they have a number of executive cars driven for 4,000 miles or so. These cars are tested and comments sent to HQ. Frank Kent Cadillac had several 2007 Luxury II cars as well as a Performance with 4300 miles on it. Price was $37,000 back a couple of months ago.I agree that most of ... Read More

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

Cadillac DTS

• Re: hmmm [sls002]

  Written by: robw64 on Oct 2, 2007 3:23:53 PM

  Here's the latest: I dropped off the car this morning (Tues 10/2) as requested and received a brand-new 2007 DTS as a loaner. The new one has no vibration at highway speed at all, but it only had 42 miles on it. During the write up, the service advisor told me the replacement b-pillar cover was in stock and they would install it while the car was in their shop today. ... Read More

Cadillac DTS Humming Noise

• Humming Noise 2007

  Written by: bendo42 on Sep 27, 2007 7:04:16 PM

  I own 3 Cadillac DTS 2007 models and they all have the same problem.......an annoying humming noise!!! The noise starts when you shift from Parking to Drive or Reverse. Only in Neutral is there peace and quiet. When you turn on the A/C the humming gets louder. When idleing you feel your bake pedals vibrate. I have taken these vehicles to the dealer, and he checked out my cars plus another ... Read More

Cadillac DTS Lease Questions

• Re: DTS August [jmschultz22]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 27, 2007 2:19:03 AM

  Here's the information that you're looking for, jmschultz22. GMAC's base lease rate and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2007 Cadillac DTS with 12,000 miles per year are 3.75% and 64%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36 month lease are 3.75% and 57%. When negotiating your lease on the DTS that you are interested in, make sure to take advantage of the $1,000 lease cash that ... Read More

Cadillac DTS

• 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

Cadillac DTS New Owner Reports!

• Re: Cadillac DTS: New Owner Reports! [KarenS]

  Written by: floydjackson on Jun 11, 2007 7:48:04 PM

  I BOUGHT A NEW 2007 CADILLAC DTS. AFTER 3 WEEKS AND 800 MILES, THE WIRES IN THE ENGINE BURNED. CADILLAC CALLS THIS A MINOR MALFUNCTION. I CALL IT A LEMON. AVOID CADILLAC AND GM. YOULL ONLY HAVE SORROW AND MISERY. WISH I KNEW THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW.

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.

Cadillac DTS

• Re: DOES ANY DTS OWNER KNOW WHY CADILLAC HAS NO LOCKING FUEL DOOR ON THIS CAR? [bremertong]

  Written by: sls002 on May 31, 2007 7:15:11 AM

  I can tell you that my 2007 SRX also does not have a locking door for the fuel. I am not really concerned about this where I live. As long as your locking gas cap seals the gas tank, there won't be any messages. The messages come when the car's computer system detects that the fuel cap is not sealed. This is tested continually as part of the emissions control system ... Read More

Cadillac DTS New Owner Reports!

• new 2007 DTS "easy exit" feature

  Written by: mgollie on May 23, 2007 12:52:49 PM

  I finally got an answer from Cadillac regarding the ability to program "the easy exit" drivers seat settings. You can't. The seat only moves all the way back when using this setting. This infringes onto the rear seat passenger. Another intermittent problem is rear seat seatbelts locking up when being used( passenger or booster seat).

• new 2007 DTS

  Written by: mgollie on Apr 20, 2007 1:09:27 PM

  We have had the 2007 for about 5 months. It is lux 2. This is our 5th Cadillac and overall the best. About 14 to 15 mpg in town and approx. 24 mpg (CA. gas) on the hiway at 70 mph. The trunk stoplight was cracked and replaced under warranty. The only real problem is an "easy exit" drivers seat that only goes all the way back. Can it still be ... Read More

Cadillac DTS

• Re: I'm Really Curious [dispencer2]

  Written by: amkdevile on Feb 7, 2007 3:42:20 AM

  I agree. Don't turn the Deville/DTS into a sport sedan. You probably could get a better ride out of the new DTS by changing the tires. Goodyear Assurance Comfortreds are an excellent riding tire according to reviews. They are even starting to put them as standard equipment on the 2007 Chrysler 300C. They had been putting some junk on them for the last 2 years. For the price of a Cadillac, ... 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

Article Comments 2007 Cadillac DTS Full Test

• Article Comments 2007 Cadillac CTS Full Test

  Written by: KarenS on Jan 30, 2007 8:26:27 AM

  Check out our 2007 CTS full test and let us know what you think. Full Test: 2007 Cadillac DTS

Cadillac DTS

• Re: AutoWeek Comment on the 2007 DTS [beardie]

  Written by: dispencer1 on Oct 30, 2006 4:23:50 PM

  My '03 Deville has required virtually nothing in the way of mechanical repairs. The radio skipped on CDs occasionally so the dealer replaced it. I had a slight wind noise along the vertical edge of the right rear passenger window and the dealer replaced a large frame piece that contained the rear quarter window ($900 if I'd been paying for the job). The dealer said that if I had had the ... Read More

• Re: AutoWeek Comment on the 2007 DTS [beardie]

  Written by: dispencer1 on Oct 27, 2006 6:36:51 PM

  Back in '04 the '03 program cars I looked at were all base models. Mine was an ex-Alamo rental car. A few months ago I looked at two 15,000 mile certified used '06 DTS's at a Fort Worth dealership and both had the Luxury II package along with a sun roof. You might also find a loaded lease return. I plan on getting at least the Luxury II package on the ... Read More

• Re: AutoWeek Comment on the 2007 DTS [vic10]

  Written by: bremertong on Oct 26, 2006 9:58:12 PM

  Enjoyed your post very much! I own recent models of Cadillac Deville and Lincoln Town Car. I enjoy them both. They have plenty of power and are very comfortable cars. The Lincoln is more quiet with softer suspension and the Deville may have a little more power. My Deville is the second I have owned, so far I have had no major problems with either of my Cadillacs and have only ... Read More

• Re: AutoWeek Comment on the 2007 DTS [dispencer1]

  Written by: beardie on Oct 26, 2006 5:12:28 PM

  I have the exact same thought re. a CPO Cadillac DTS. I've questioned a few dealers re. this and reluctantly they have to admit that if you get a CPO model 1 year old with limited milage, you're actually getting a better warranty than with a brand new car.My plan is to try to find a low milage 2007 in about 5 months.I know a lot of people are afraid of ... Read More

• Re: AutoWeek Comment on the 2007 DTS [beardie]

  Written by: dispencer1 on Oct 26, 2006 2:09:14 PM

  The Lexus and the Avalon have far better resale value than any Cadillac but you can certainly avoid a big hit the first year by doing what I do and buying a year old "certified" Cadillac. My '03 cost $27k in January of '04 with 29k miles. It now has 55k and has needed nothing in the way of serious repairs. It came with a 6 year 100k 0 deductible warranty ... Read More

• Re: AutoWeek Comment on the 2007 DTS [vic10]

  Written by: beardie on Oct 26, 2006 10:32:25 AM

  I currently have a Lexus ES330, and a good friend has the Avalon. They are basically the same "Camry" in various forms. The Avalon has more room in the rear, but they both ride similarly. They are pretty quiet, but they are no Cadillac! The seats are much firmer, and the feel of the car is that of a much lighter vehicle.In addition,the car suffers from the famous transmission lag that ... Read More

• Re: AutoWeek Comment on the 2007 DTS [dispencer1]

  Written by: vic10 on Oct 26, 2006 8:05:43 AM

  Well first of all, the test drivers of most of those car magazine articles are maybe 25 and they think of "Mercedes" and "BMW" as I would think of "Cadillac" and "Lincoln" when reality is they actually represent "GM" and "Ford". So when they buy a Mercedes 190, they're not getting a "Caddy", they're really getting a German Chevrolet. But cachet is cachet. My first comparison with a Mercedes was in ... Read More

• AutoWeek Comment on the 2007 DTS

  Written by: dispencer1 on Oct 26, 2006 6:20:22 AM

  Autoweek issued a supplemental Buyers Guide with capsule comments on each of the 2007 cars. The summary on the DTS was "The perfect car to drive to a retirement village". They loved the Avalon - "A solid, beautifully built big car". I rented an Avalon for an extended trip in Florida last month. It is essentially a mid sized car - the same general size as my '06 Impala and suffers ... 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

• Re: Future DTS [volvodan1]

  Written by: dispencer1 on Oct 3, 2006 7:13:55 PM

  Thanks to everybody who responded. I'll get a 2007 in 2008 and will look for a Luxury II or III -a lease return and not a rental car if I can avoid it. My "Certified" base 2003 Deville I purchased in January 2004 has been absolutely dependable except for some wind noise from the vertical post on the right rear door. It now has a little more than 50k miles on ... Read More

• Re: 06 DTS Cruise Control When Going Downhill [dotbowels]

  Written by: bremertong on Sep 13, 2006 8:57:51 PM

  I own a 2004 Deville and it does the same thing as you describe. I also own a Lincoln Town Car and both the cruise and the transmission are much more effective on down grades. There is a button on the gear shifter that takes the Town Car out of overdrive and into third which makes the first shift very easy, can also use the shifter to put the car in ... Read More

Cadillac DTS V-Series

• Re: Tranny [supercool]

  Written by: sls002 on Sep 11, 2006 9:29:14 AM

  GM plans to use the FWD six speed on nearly everything I think, but will phase them in over the next few years. The Saturn Aura is an all new car for 2007. The only difference in the XLR/Covette six speed automatic is that is is mounted in front of the rear axle rather than behind the engine. While Cadillac may keep the DTS's interstate cruiser qualities, the newer DTS/deVille's are ... Read More

• 2007 Model at the line

  Written by: supercool on Sep 9, 2006 9:25:35 AM

  Hello sls002, I didn't get an Edmunds alert, hence I didn't know you had responded. I had the Sunbird version of the Shyhawk. It was actually one of favorite past rides. I had a basic model, nothing fancy, what liked about it was its interior spaciousness for a small car. I had a two door version, but I think the Shyhawk and the Cavalier had available four door versions. I doubt ... Read More

• 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/STS vs. Chrysler 300/300C

• Re: A hard choice... [blkhemi]

  Written by: sls002 on Jul 19, 2006 7:26:55 AM

  I think that the Ford GM six speed design was for FWDs, although I think the design is modular, so the six speed RWD design is probably related. However, putting the FWD six speed into the DTS and Lucerne will require some design changes for both the FWD northstar and the DTS/Lucerne transaxle. The question is whether the cost of doing this is worthwhile for the remaining production. As I said, ... Read More

• Re: A hard choice... [blkhemi]

  Written by: sls002 on Jul 18, 2006 7:37:23 AM

  I think that the FWD platform was designed for 300 lb-ft of torque and 300 horsepower. The 2007 DTS will not get the six speed automatic. I also think that both the Lucerne and DTS are the last of the big FWD G-platform cars. They will probably remain in production only until a suitable replacement is put into production. The DTS is not a performance car, it is a large medium ... Read More

• DTS VERSUS CHRYSLER 300C AND OR SRT

  Written by: bremertong on Jun 16, 2006 9:12:37 PM

  I am in the early stages of considering what my next car will be, currently own 2004 Deville. My pattern has been to keep a car for about three years, that will be July 2007. Routine oil changes on the Deville are being done at the Chrysler dealership in that I have received much better service there than the local Cadillac dealership. I owned a 1997 Chrysler LHS before owning my ... Read More

Cadillac DTS

• 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

• 2006 Cadillac DTS or 2007 Lexus ES350

  Written by: dotbowels on May 12, 2006 2:34:34 PM

  Trying to see if I can live with the smaller ES, I've driven Cadillacs for many years but am sick of the depreciation. Going to be a tough decision.

• Re: DTS demographics [dispencer1]

  Written by: carnutpa on Mar 14, 2006 5:07:08 PM

  A few things off the top of my head... The front seats don't have as much hip room. I'm a bit of a big guy (6'2", 230#) and I feel squeezed in the drivers seat. I am fine with my 02 DeVille DTS. The sides of the seat seem to come up higher in the 2006. The clock is a disaster. It is tilted back facing the windshield. I can't read ... Read More

• What's with the new look

  Written by: jplaich on Jun 4, 2005 11:21:07 AM

  I love my 1998 Cadillac DeVille Concours and have been shoping for my next Cadillac. I was planning on the new STS, but when I saw the interior of the new one I said forget it. I like the 2005 DTS, and I think this will be my last Cadiallc ever -- the new look is hideous! I hate the CTS, think the interior of the STS looks like a refrigerator, ... Read More

• 2006 DTS

  Written by: dispencer1 on Dec 21, 2004 4:20:56 AM

  I will consider buying a 2006 DTS sometime in 2007 when I can get a used one. It certainly won't be another stripped ex-rental car though like my 2003 Deville. I should have looked around more carefully and purchased a car that had been privately owned or leased with at least the basic package on it - heated seats, memory, etc. I will also opt for one with a sport suspension. ... Read More