2010 Cadillac DTS Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#5 most-complained of 7 DTS years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2010 Cadillac DTS has 22 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 33 out of 100 — #5 highest of 7 DTS model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints, 50% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes and 5 injuries.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 22.5 hwy
Top 2010 Cadillac DTS problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System11 (50%)
- Engine6 (27%)
- Airbags3 (14%)
- Structure & Body3 (14%)
- Brakes2 (9%)
- Fuel System2 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (9%)
- Seat Belts1 (5%)
- Steering1 (5%)
2010 Cadillac DTS recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V355000Jun 23, 2014Electrical System3,141,731 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
- NHTSA 10V553000Nov 5, 2010Electrical System13,780 vehicles
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
General motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 dts and buick lucerne vehicles equipped with v8 engines. The starter or alternator cable is in contact with the power steering return line. If either the starter or alternator cable is contacting the power steering return line, the cable could wear through the line, causing a power steering fluid leak.
Risk: A power steering leak could result in a loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash, and/or the leak onto hot engine parts could cause an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will secure and if necessary reroute the lines to prevent contact. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 19, 2010. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, buick at 1-866-608-8080 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
- NHTSA 09V480000Dec 17, 2009Other126 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Gm is recalling model year 2010 cadillac dts vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims". The tire and loading information label, which lists the proper tire and vehicle loading information, was not installed on the vehicle. In addition, there are two labels affixed to affected vehicles that incorrectly describe them as an incomplete vehicle. One label is the vehicle certification label, which certifies that the vehicle conforms to all applicable u.s. Federal motor vehicle safety, bumper, and theft prevention standards. The second label is the service parts identification label, which lists various components used in the manufacturing of the vehicle.
Risk: Driving the vehicle with tires that are not properly inflated could result in tire overloading, premature or irregular wear, and/or poor handling increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gm will mail the three correct labels to owners along with installation instructions. Owners may also take the vehicle and the labels to a dealer for installation. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 22, 2009. Owners may contact gm cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
2010 Cadillac DTS fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 22.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other DTS years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Cadillac DTS a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Cadillac DTS ranks #5 of 7 among DTS model years (Complaint Index 33/100, verdict: Good). It has 22 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Cadillac DTS?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (11 complaints), engine (6 complaints), and airbags (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 60,277 miles.
- Does the 2010 Cadillac DTS have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2010 Cadillac DTS, most recently reported 2014, covering electrical system and other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Cadillac DTS?
- EPA rates the 2010 Cadillac DTS at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.