2008 Cadillac DTS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,306miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Cadillac DTS, 6% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,306 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.
“My car won't start if the tilt wheel is not in a certain position. The engine will not start until you put it down in a certain position---which I guess at. After I start it I can adjust the tilt wheel and I have no problem. After stopping and parking the car, I have to get it in the right position to have it start. (yesterday after 3 adjustments, it would not start.) after resting for a few hours, it started.”
NHTSA complaint #11053978, filed 2017-12, 70,883 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac DTS. While driving at low speeds, the power steering failed and smoke appeared. The contact noticed power steering fluid leaking. The dealer stated that the high pressure hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10633152, filed 2014-09, 112,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated that the steering wheel adjuster failed which caused the contact to become trapped in the drivers seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10606505, filed 2014-06, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized without warning, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact crashed into a cement wall but did not suffer any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 111,730. Updated 12/04/13 ..updated 12-05-13”
NHTSA complaint #10549845, filed 2013-10, 111,730 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
- 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.
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: 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 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBrakes
4 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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