2009 Cadillac DTS Fuel system Problems

“Fuel relay melted I replaced it and melted again just like my other Cadillac DTS. Both are same year and also same miles. I get that fixed by dealer on 03/26/2013 and this one at dealer since last monday. Problem relay boxes is going to be replaced just like the other one. Melting is very dangerous when relay box right under the back seats.”

“Have been smelling gas after fill ups for several months. Each time I fill it and park it in my garage it fills with gas fumes that could explode and kill someone unaware. Odor leaves after driving 30 miles or so. Got check engine light and o'reily auto parts check and said it showed fuel issues. Took car to my GM dealer and they say need a new gas tank, a new gas cap and new evaporative lines because I have a leaking gas tank leaking at or near filling area, and gas cap is not good and lines are leaking according to a smoke test. Repairs are $2,800. …”

“Vehicle would not start when atvtrain station. Had to leave overnight and had it troubleshot in am. A faulty fuel pump relay was the supposed cause. Changed the relay on a wednesday morning and car was good till saturday afternoon when it stalled out in the middle of route 9 in heavy traffic. At the time my wife and grandson were in the car. I had to push the vehicle off the road luckily into a strip mall with an auto parts store. Removed grandson and car seat from vehicle to access the relay in rear circuit board. Very hot. I went in and got new relay and had to change it in the parking lot. …”

“I was backing my car out of my driveway, as I backed onto the road,the car suddenly quit running. I tried restarting it,but it was completely dead...I had to call a tow truck and the car was taken to a local Cadillac dealer..when I went to the dealer the following day,I was informed that the fuse box under the rear seat had shorted out...I was told there was not any recalls on the fuse box that they new of..I was told a new fuse box and associated costs would run $716.00, I had no choice but to have the repair work done.. The fuse box cost alone was over $400.00. …”

“Fuel relay keep burning melting due to overheat. Relay boc is under the back seat I don't think that should be safe and has to be recalled all DTS I have this one happened over two months ago this car was 93325k at that time. My other 09 Cadillac DTS has same problem and in dealer service right now and that car has 94200 k on it. Both 2009 DTS is it just a coincidence.”