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2009 Cadillac DTS

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

13.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,061

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2014246 · manufacturer campaign 14299

23 June 2014

Transport Canada lists: Allure 2005–2009 · Lucerne 2006–2011 · Deville 2000–2005 · DTS 2006–2011 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight or the vehicle goes off-road or is subjected to some other jarring event. If this were to occur, engine power, power steering and power braking would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. The timing of the key movement out of the “run” position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may also result in the airbags not deploying in a subsequent collision, increasing the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

For each key, dealers will install two key rings and modify the key ring opening shape. Note: Until the correction is performed, all items should be removed from the key ring.

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Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2010189 · manufacturer campaign 10153

7 June 2010

Transport Canada lists: Enclave 2008–2009 · Lucerne 2006–2009 · CTS 2008–2009 · DTS 2006–2009 · and 12 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a Heated Washer Fluid System (HWFS), a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. A repair was implemented in a recall in 2008, however, there have been new reports of thermal incidents on heated washer fluid system modules after this improvement was installed. This situation may cause some minor distortion, but also could lead to melting of the plastic around the heated washer fluid system, or cause a fire.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page will be provided and inserted in the Owner Manual to document the removal of the feature.

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Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 38% of 68 2009 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
301 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2009 Cadillac DTS have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2009 Cadillac DTS. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2009 Cadillac DTS get?
NRCan rates the 2009 Cadillac DTS at 13.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 301 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2009 Cadillac DTS for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,061 in fuel, producing roughly 6,052 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.