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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G6KD57Y68U••••••2008 Cadillac DTS
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2008 Cadillac DTS build (8 vs 4).
8on this build
79on the model
19builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 4Exterior Lighting 1Suspension 1Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireFeb 2020
Rear passenger fuse block (p/n 19116816) gets melted by a faulty fuse pump relay burning up due to a faulty design within the fuel pump system. Fuel pump putting a lot of resistance on the wiring, relay won't blow, but it melts. Without correcting this, the fuse box will be…
SuspensioncrashNov 2014
We were hit in right side by a driver who pulled out from a stop sign and crossed two lanes hitting our car in the passenger side on the fender and front door. Air bags did not deploy causing injury to head and neck
EngineJun 2019
The contact owns a 2008 cadillac dts. The contact noticed oil spots on the garage floor. The contact took the vehicle to guys buick gmc truck (1316 n mildred st, ranson, wv 25438) where it was determined that oil was leaking from the crank case in the engine. The contact was…
Unknown Or OtherJun 2016
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…
Exterior LightingMay 2009
Dash lighting is dimmed when ever headlights are on during daylight hours. Automatic system does not return panel light levels to daylight brightness. This makes the dash invisible in bright daylight. Condition exists until the sun is high in the sky. Dealer says this is a…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G6KD57Y68U149414 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.