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2011 CADILLAC DTS

2 recalls Risk Grade: F Most severe issue: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Moderate #14V355000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The ignition switch in your vehicle is the part that helps the engine start and the airbags deploy. In some 2005-2014 models, the weight of items on the key ring can cause the ignition switch to move out of the 'run' position, turning off the engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If the key ring weighs too much, it could knock the ignition switch out of the 'run' position while you're driving, which means the airbags might not deploy in a crash, putting you at risk of injury. You could also lose power steering and power brakes, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealership will install a new key ring and a protective cover on the key, or an insert to keep the key from moving out of position, absolutely free. You'll receive a notification when the repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Moderate #10V553000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The electrical cables in your 2010-2011 DTS or Buick Lucerne with a V8 engine have a design flaw that could cause them to touch the power steering return line. This can lead to a power steering fluid leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cables wear through the power steering line, you could lose power steering while driving, making it harder to control your vehicle. A leak could also spill fluid onto hot engine parts, causing a fire in the engine compartment.
Free Fix
Your GM dealer will secure and reroute the cables to prevent the issue, and this service is free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible and contact them at 1-866-982-2339 or 1-866-608-8080.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Other CADILLAC DTS Years

2010
3 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
4 recalls

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