2008 Cadillac DTS Review

2008 Cadillac DTS is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 207.60 in length and 57.60 in height. Made in United States, 2008 Cadillac DTS has 4 trims priced by the manufacturer at 50,120 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2008 Cadillac DTS. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 18.00 gallon. The engine is 4.6L V8 DOHC 32V and uses 15 of gasoline in the city and 15 on highways.

Make: Cadillac
Model: DTS
Trims Available: 4
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 4.6L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $50,120 USD
MPG: 15 City / 22 HWY
Tires: 245/50R18
Tank Size: 18 gallon

Cadillac DTS 2008 Trims

2008 Cadillac DTS Performance

Engine: 4.6L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 22 HWY

2008 Cadillac DTS V8

Engine: 4.6L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 23 HWY

2008 Cadillac DTS Luxury III

Engine: 4.6L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 23 HWY

2008 Cadillac DTS Luxury I

Engine: 4.6L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 15 City / 23 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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front
rollover
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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 08V441000 started on /Date(1219896000000-0400)/.

Summary: GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.

Consequence: THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .

Recall 10V240000 started on /Date(1275624000000-0400)/.

Summary: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.

Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Recall 14V355000 started on /Date(1403496000000-0400)/.

Summary: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.

FAQ

2008 Cadillac DTS is made in United States between 2006 to 2011.

The 2008 Cadillac DTS is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

If you consider used 2008 Cadillac DTS look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2008 Cadillac DTS’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 15 miles, which is lower then 2007 Cadillac DTS.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2008 Cadillac DTS so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2008 Cadillac DTS is lower than $25,060.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 2008 Cadillac DTS that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Cadillac All models of 2008

Cadillac CTS

$42,620 - $50,120
15 City / 22 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 DOHC 32V

Cadillac DTS

$42,620 - $50,120
15 City / 22 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 DOHC 32V

Cadillac Escalade

$42,620 - $50,120
15 City / 22 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 DOHC 32V

Cadillac Escalade EXT

$42,620 - $50,120
15 City / 22 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 DOHC 32V

Cadillac Hearse

$42,620 - $50,120
15 City / 22 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 DOHC 32V

Cadillac Limousine

$42,620 - $50,120
15 City / 22 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 DOHC 32V

Cadillac SRX

$42,620 - $50,120
15 City / 22 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 DOHC 32V

Cadillac STS

$42,620 - $50,120
15 City / 22 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 DOHC 32V

Cadillac XLR

$42,620 - $50,120
15 City / 22 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 DOHC 32V

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