2008 Cadillac DTS engine problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Cadillac DTS — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an oil change, the vehicle was diagnosed with an oil leak from the oil pan. The contact was informed that the oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”
filed Aug 26, 2024
“The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle there was smoke coming from under the hood. Upon inspection, it was discovered that engine oil had leaked onto the hot surface in the engine compartment. The leaking oil also caused damage to the alternator…”
filed Feb 11, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
04-06-04-051J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 27, 2024
Engine problems in other DTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 DTS | 4 | 18% |
| 2009 DTS | 4 | 11% |
| 2007 DTS | 13 | 13% |
| 2006 DTS | 38 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Cadillac DTS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.