Cadillac DTS steering problems
66 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
527 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
66,128 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 to 2011 model years. Data snapshot: . 406 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
66 of 527 complaints match this topic (12.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10312752 · 2010-02-22 (February 22, 2010)
DURING RAINY PERIODS WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED (20-30 MPH) IN PARKING LOTS OR RESIDENTIAL STREETS WHERE WATER HAS POOLED WHEN I HIT A DEEP (3-5 INCHES) PUDDLE THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE DTS STOPS FUNCTIONING FOR A PERIOD OF 30-45 SECONDS. BECAUSE I AM UNABLE TO STEER MY CAR I MUST COME TO A COMPLETE STOP UNTIL THE POWER STEERING RECOVERS. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALER WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND NOW TO A REPAIR SHOP SEVERAL TIMES TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED. ALL TELL ME THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO.…
Owner-reported narrative. 91,225 miles reported. Look up ODI 10312752 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10273994 · 2009-06-16 (June 16, 2009)
WHEN IT RAINS AND WE HIT A PUDDLE OF WATER THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING AND THE CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. IT FRIGHTFUL IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS AS THERE IS MINIMUM CONTROL. AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE POWER STEERING IS RESTORED. THIS HAVE HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10273994 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10512548 · 2013-05-17 (May 17, 2013)
ATTEMPTING TO TURN AT INTERSECTION DURING RAIN STORM STEERING LOCKED FOR 5 TO 10 SECONDS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 59,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10512548 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10157290 · 2006-11-15 (November 15, 2006)
THE STEERING IN THE CONSUMER 2006 CADILLAC DTS WAS SENSITIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT WHEN THE DRIVER OVERCORRECTED TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HIT TWO GUARDRAILS AND OVERTURNED ONTO IT'S TOP. *NM THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT SECURE THE OCCUPANTS DURING THE IMPACT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PRE-TENSIONERS DID NOT ACTIVATE. *JB THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE TRUNK DOOR MANUALLY. UPDATED *JB *NM UPDATED
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10157290 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10217168 · 2008-01-30 (January 30, 2008)
2006 CADILLAC DTS SWITCHING LANES WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS RELEASED. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS SWITCHED LANES ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 OR MORE MPH. HE ALSO STATES THAT THE VEHICLE PULLS HARD TO THE LEFT. *KB THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR SEVERAL ALIGNMENTS, BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINED THE SAME. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10217168 at NHTSA ↗