DTS
Cadillac DTS: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Cadillac DTS2005–2011
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2005 – May 2011 |
| Model years | 2006–2011 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 4-door limousine |
| Layout | Transverse FF layout |
| Platform | GM G platform/GMX272 |
| Engines | 4.6 L Northstar LD8 V8 4.6 L Northstar L37 V8 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4T80 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,936 mm (SWB) 3,139 mm (LWB) |
| Length | 5,273 mm (SWB) 5,476 mm (LWB) |
| Width | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,818 kg |
| Class | Full-size luxury car |
| Assembly | United States: Hamtramck, Michigan (Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly) |
| Designer | Bryan Nesbitt |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2011 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2011 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2006–2011 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 11 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 538 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 3,002–3,200 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2006–2011 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 174 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Lights | 101 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Engine and cooling | 94 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Steering | 52 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Brakes | 34 | 2006, 2007, 2009 |
| Airbags | 32 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Seats | 27 | 2006, 2007, 2009 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 25 | 2006, 2008, 2009 |
| Speed control and cruise | 22 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Body and structure | 16 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2006–2011: 511 complaints, 36 with a crash and 21 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.