2007 Cadillac DTS Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 13%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Cadillac DTS, 13% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine failure do to poor design and oil leaks. I had this happen on the highway witch is very dangerous. The whole engine needs recalled. The electrical system is a night one my fuse box's needed replaced because a fuse burned out, witch melted a good portion of it. Major fire hazard!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11323116, filed 2020-05, 11,200 miles“Excessive engine oil leaks and usage.parked and driving.I have been informed by several mechanics that this is a very typical problem with the northstar engine but I dont believe it should be so.the estimated cost to attempt a fix runs up into the $1000s of dollars .I think that general motors should be at minimum partially responsible for this defect!”
NHTSA complaint #10825901, filed 2016-02, 155,560 miles“While sitting at a complete stop engine very rapidly became hot turning on engine overheat indicator. There as been oil appearing in my driveway the last 3 days. After research I found there is a very well known issue with this model for a crankshaft leak. Afraid this could lead to engine failure or fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10763738, filed 2015-09, 60,000 miles“I was blown away to find oil under my 07 DTS Cadillac, then to learn it's common. Thinking it was a drain plug or oil filter changed the oil. No such luck, it's the engine lower end leaking. Thinking it wasn't so bad to not drive I watched the oil level closely. I noticed oil film covering the right rear quarter panel and rear trunk lid and a drippy coating of oil under the car. This makes it a danger to the highways and other cars by leaking a quart every hundred miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10513789, filed 2013-05, 92,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 44,800 and the current mileage was 45,000. Updated 6/17/14 the consumer stated after waiting a couple of minutes, the he was able to re-start the vehicle. Updated 07/03/14”
NHTSA complaint #10579211, filed 2014-04, 44,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11007116Aug 6, 2024This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10178949Jul 28, 2020This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Cadillac DTS
28 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Cadillac DTS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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