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Re: Re; Warranty Repairs [thegraduate] by dispencer2
Oct 28, 2008 (2:46 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 14, 2008 7:31 pm)

Very true but the divisions are different - one is Cadillac and the other is Buick. I had good warranty service from Cadillac and poor service from Buick. These problems on 06's-08s are troublesome. I may look into a 350 Lexus instead next time. I like Cadillacs though and have had good luck with my 03. Frankly I like the way they ride and if I can get a model year old base model for $27k or so it is cheaper than a new Avalon. I'll look around though in the spring of 2010 when I'll sell the 03.
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Re: Price watch [jayrider] by dispencer2
Oct 28, 2008 (2:53 pm)
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Replying to: jayrider (Oct 19, 2008 2:56 pm)

The local Cadillac/Chevrolet dealer is having tough times. The "Employees Discount" sale in Sept. didn't bring in as many customers as the one last year and the profit for the dealer on each unit was way down on this one. Normally out here in the high plains there are a lot of trucks sold -to people who need a truck - not people who drive it to the country club -and truck sales are down too. The Toyota dealer says things are great but I notice that he has a few NEW 2007's sitting around on his lot. Lots of bargains for new 2007s. A friend just got a new 2007 Tundra ($39,000 sticker ) for $25k and his old 2000 F-150 with a hundred k miles on it.
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Future DTS by dispencer2
Nov 12, 2008 (2:35 pm)
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I hear that with GM's problems they will be postponing any effort to combine the STS and DTS into a smaller car to replace the present DTS.. This would have put it into a position to compete with new Lincoln midsize that is larger than the Fusion.
I'm not happy about downsizing the DTS but the basic design dates from 2000 and I'd like to see something new that looks more like the Sixteen. As things stand now I'll trade my 2003 Deville for a certified 09 DTS in the spring of 2010.
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CURRENT DTS by otto8
Nov 25, 2008 (11:15 pm)
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My 07 DTS has been flawless and has about 25k miles on it so far.
Not much different from my 03 Deville but the restyle of the nose
and tail along with the new dash look pretty good.
Didn't worry about taking a big hit on the lousy resale value on this
one because I didn't buy it new. As a GM employee/retiree/family
member I picked this one up as a GM PEP unit with 2,900 miles
for $29k and its a lux 3 pkg so its got all the goodies.
 
Heck...the local late model used car superstore in Syracuse NY has
ex-rental 08 lux-1 pkg CTS for $21k !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Anybody Have this Problem? by dispencer2
Nov 30, 2008 (8:08 pm)
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A friend with an 03 Performance Deville (DTS) has had the car cut out several times. He wrestles it to the shoulder and it starts just fine and might run a week until it happens again. The dealer has replaced his fuel pump twice and it still happens. I would think that the computer would tell the dealer what has happened but all the dealer does is replace the fuel pump. Has this happened to anyone on this list? It seems to me that I read about it in the past.
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Re: Anybody Have this Problem? [dispencer2] by otto8
Dec 01, 2008 (10:34 pm)
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Replying to: dispencer2 (Nov 30, 2008 8:08 pm)

My bet?........................
 
A CPS aka crank position sensor.
Another 3rd world produced part with a high failure rate!
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Re: Anybody Have this Problem? [dispencer2] by texasjim
Dec 26, 2008 (6:16 am)
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Replying to: dispencer2 (Nov 30, 2008 8:08 pm)

As otto8 said...
Crankshaft Position Sensors.
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Re: Anybody Have this Problem? [texasjim] by vic10
Dec 26, 2008 (9:17 am)
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Replying to: texasjim (Dec 26, 2008 6:16 am)

Not that you need affirmation....but I had the exact same problem in a company lease Dodge Intrepid several years ago. It was the crankshaft position sensor. Told the computer the engine wasn't turning and so the computer shut off the fuel.
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Re: Anybody Have this Problem? [vic10] by dispencer2
Jan 30, 2009 (6:56 pm)
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Replying to: vic10 (Dec 26, 2008 9:17 am)

Thanks for the heads up. It WAS the crank position sensor -actually two of them. Both were replaced in my friend's car under warranty.
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2007 DTS Problems by bob247
Feb 21, 2009 (6:01 am)
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2007 DTS with package II, sun roof and onboard navigation. I bought the 07 DTS a few months back and had nothing but problems. It was a program car, The main issue is a vibration. So far the dealer has switched all the tires and rims, force load balanced all tires, checked all the running gear, calipers, rims, etc for anything bent or not true but found nothing. I have noticed that the vibration is worse at different speeds and at certain speeds when accelerating The speeds that seem worse are around 30, just under 40, around 60, and 70 but still feel it at any speed. If you put it in neutral and coat the vibration is still there. I have found that just under 40 mps if you let off the gas the vibration is gone and returns as soon as you are back on the gas. This is a very annoying problem and seems to be getting worse.
 
 On warmer days I have notice a quick jerk almost like an engine stumble (but not the engine) after I have driven the car awhile.
 
Here are some of the other problems that are either waiting to be fixed or have been fixed.
  1- when I first start moving I hear a banging some where in the front end. After a lot of testing the dealer found the rack and pinion assembly is bad and is being replaced next week
  2- have to be about 2 feet from the car for either remote to work. Tried replacing the battery but still have the problem. Scheduled to be worked on next week.
  3- drives seat heater quit working - scheduled for next week
  4- top 5 wires on rear window didn't work - replace rear window
  5- foam padding in passenger door panel defective - replaced panel
  6- drivers seat plastic is broken on the outside edge and a piece that goes over the seat belt is missing - scheduled for next week
  7- clear coat defective on front around and between the head lights and part of right fender - repainted
  8- rain sensor wipers didn't work - part is missing and were replaced
  9- low coolant warning light and little or no heat- cross over pipe was leaking, replaced gaskets
  10- tire monitor warning on dash, front left tire does not read at times- scheduled next week
  11- service bulletin on steering part about grease being packed on one end causing rattle - part was replaced but didn't fix banging noise
  12- sun roof rattled - readjusted rails
 
The GPS system is not that good. My $150 Tom Tom is far better that the GM unit. The GM GPS system is not very accurate and wants to keep routing me to major highways when there a good alternate routes. One time when I was testing it I have no idea where I would have ended up. I knew where I was going and it wanted me to turn places that would have take me to who knows where. I probably will follow the directions some day just to see. The voice commands for the radio are very limited.
 
I keep wondering what will happen next. I don't believe this is a dependable car. Really considering getting rid of it.
 
My old car was a 97 Deville that started leaking oil at the half seal. Other than that it had a few minor problems but overall was a good vehicle.

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