TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC DTS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE RODE ROUGHLY AND STALLED. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE RELAYS AND NOTICED THAT THE FUSE BOX WAS MELTED. THE DEALER (KEYSER CADILLAC, 4130 SHERIDAN DR, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221, 716-568-7045) CONFIRMED THAT NO RECALLS WERE ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT …
2010 cadillac DTS electrical problems
moderate 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
2010 CADILLAC DTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RECALL NOTICE. *SMD
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ENGINE OFF. UPON STARTUP, ENGINE RAN ROUGH FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN DIED. CAR TOWED TO DEALER. PROBLEM: ENGINE FUSE BOX SHORTED AND MELTED. NO CAUSE FOUND. FIX: REPLACE FUSE BOX. NO AFTER MARKET ACCESSORIES, ETC. HAVE BEEN INSTALLED/USED IN THE CAR. COST OF REPAIR: $675.00. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNCERTAIN WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM AND HAD NOT GIVEN THE CONTACT AN EXPLANATION AND STATED THAT THEY WO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL LEAK IN THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNCERTAIN OF ITS ORIGIN AND WHAT PART WAS AFFECTED FROM THE FAILURE. THERE WAS A PRESENCE OF A CONSTANT INTERMITTENT FLUID LEAK. THE DEALER (MEDINA AUTO MALL 3205 MEDINA RD, MEDINA, OH 44256 (877) 424-0881) WAS NOTIFIED AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT DID NOT PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DIAGN…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2010 cadillac DTS?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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