2011 Cadillac DTS Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 38%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Cadillac DTS, 38% of the 16 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Car power shut off while driving on the highway to church and almost got in an accident. Pulled to the side and smelled smoke. Lifted the back seat and opened the fuse box and looked. Lifted the fuel pump fuse and it was burnt. Me and my family got stuck on the side of the highway instead of church and spending time on a holiday.”
NHTSA complaint #11732561, filed 2026-04“2011 Cadillac DTS. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch replacement parts not available to complete recall. The consumer stated he decided not to comply with the recall, due to the fact chrysler is not providing a proper safety fix. However, he did remove the additional keys. Updated 07/08/15.”
NHTSA complaint #10723998, filed 2015-06“The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac DTS. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10633735, filed 2014-09“The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10638136, filed 2014-09“The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac DTS. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10638462, filed 2014-09Related recalls
- 14V355000Jun 23, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Cadillac DTS 2006–2011, Chevrolet Impala 2006–2014, Cadillac Deville 2000–2005 +3 more
- 10V553000Nov 5, 2010General motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 dts and buick lucerne vehicles equipped with v8 engines. The starter or alternator cable is in…Covers: Cadillac DTS 2010–2011, Buick Lucerne 2010–2011
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Cadillac DTS
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology