Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2010 Cadillac DTS has 3 recalls, 22 complaints.
3
Recalls
22
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
14V355000
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 ring...
10V553000
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 ...
09V480000
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, "T...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2010 Cadillac DTS 4-DR w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was traveling on Stevenson expressway at 55 mph when the fuel pump relay overheated and melted, wh... |
| Mar 31, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle shut off.... |
| Jan 6, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The vehicle "service Airbag " warning keeps flashing. Should I keep driving this vehicle, Is my saf... |
| Jan 13, 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local deale... |
| Feb 1, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC DTS. WHETHER THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OR PAR... |
| Nov 21, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC DTS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE RODE ROUG... |
| Feb 1, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL LEAK IN THE ... |
| Jan 21, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER... |
| Nov 13, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ENGINE OFF. UPON STARTUP, ENGINE RAN ROUGH FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN DIED. CAR TOWE... |
| Oct 14, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM... |
| Oct 7, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMP... |
| Aug 19, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU... |
| Jun 1, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,WHEELS | (1) MY 2010 CADILLAC DTS IS EQUIPPED WITH THE FACTORY OPTIONAL CHROME RIMS. THE CAR WAS BUILT THE ... |
| Mar 3, 2014 | AIR BAGS | SUBJECT VEHICLE READ ENDED SUV THAT WAS STOPPED FOR A STOP LIGHT. VEHICLE SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE FRONT ... |
| Nov 5, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2010 CADILLAC DTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RECALL NOTICE. *SMD |
| Jan 30, 2013 | AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE V... |
| Jan 7, 2013 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH... |
| Dec 1, 2010 | SEATS | HEAD RESTRAINT CANNOT BE ADJUSTED, WHICH CAUSES A DRIVING HAZARD. POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TO MY HEAD W... |
| Nov 1, 2010 | SEAT BELTS,SEATS | 2010 CADILLAC DTS. CONSUMER STATES SERIOUS DESIGN FLAWS IN VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEA... |
| Apr 21, 2010 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE | 2010 CADILLAC DTS V8. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BROKEN FRONT STABILIZER LINKS. *LD *TR |