2008 Cadillac DTS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Cadillac DTS, 5% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles.
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.
“My 2008 Cadillac's brakes heated u and caused severe vibration and noise when driving down route 58 mountain in patrick county va. I called two dealerships, patterson/collins in mt. Airy nc and nelson Cadillac in martinsville va and both told me that they had several complaints but there was nothing that could be done as the asbestes was taken out of the brake pads that created this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10327776, filed 2010-04, 34,000 miles“The ABS will randomly apply in good driving conditions for no reason when the brakes are applied causing you to potentially loose control of the vehicle. Had the ABS module replaced and issue happened again 3 months after very costly repair. Note: vehicle had a code yaw rate sensor”
NHTSA complaint #10881319, filed 2016-06, 115,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac DTS. While driving approximately 50 MPH and attempting to decelerate, the brake pedal was engaged and failed to slow the vehicle down. The contact stated that the pedal sank to to the floorboard. The vehicle independently accelerated from 50 MPH to 70 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10733957, filed 2015-07, 5,000 miles“Gm recall 14299/NHTSA recall 14v355000 the GM fix for this faulty ignition switch is to install a smaller (13mm) key ring and small inserts on the ignition keys to prevent installing any other things on the key ring. This is not a fix for a faulty ignition switch, but a means to circumvent the problem! I find it extremely difficult to believe that your organization would rubber stamp this shoddy circumvention of the real problem! How many vehicle accidents are you and GM willing to allow before fixing the problem properly? …”
NHTSA complaint #10630774, filed 2014-09Related service bulletins
- 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.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10213760Jan 10, 2022This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Cadillac DTS
39 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Cadillac DTS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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