2007 Cadillac DTS Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Cadillac DTS, 5% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I was turning into the shopping center when my drivers side suspension broke. I went careening though the parking lot hitting a parked car before finally stopping when I collided with a pillar at the mall.I bumped my nose on the steering wheel but the air bags did not implode but my car is totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10706521, filed 2015-04, 120,000 miles“We have a severe vibration in our 2007 Cadillac DTS that starts at 55mph and also repeats itself as we come to a stop. Think this vibration is always there, but we feel it at these times. This vibration was so severe that on one occasion we were coming down a mountain side in virginia when it became so violent we barely were able to bring the car under control and bring it to a stop. This is a systemic problem with DTS general motors advised us that their engineers are very aware of this problem with DTS and are working on the problem, but have not figured out how to repair.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10453860, filed 2012-04, 12,000 miles“2007 Cadillac DTS with approximately 67,000 miles. When driving and at any speed from 55 to 70mph a vibration is felt via the seat and steering wheel. The vibration is also bad enough that is vibrates the passenger seat back loudly. Tires have been replaced, brakes checked, wheels balanced x2, etc. On line blogs indicate Cadillac is aware of the problem, but unable to determine problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10599168, filed 2014-06, 67,000 miles“2007 Cadillac DTS with leveling rear struts have a serious issue in wiring to the rear suspension. Those operating in heavy road salt environment are experiencing wiring failures in quick disconnect terminals. Where wires are inserted into connector pins scop up salt against unprotected copper wire . This results in complete disconnection due to chronic corrosion. Thus the computer displays a trouble message in the main instrument cluster service suspension. This wiring disconnect/open disables the air ride feature in the rear struts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10352648, filed 2010-08, 58,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 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.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10195128Apr 9, 2021This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 10188403Jan 29, 2021This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Cadillac DTS
28 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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