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2011 Cadillac

DTS

Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 4.6 L

2011 Cadillac DTS (photo 1 of 2)
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Overview

Body
Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
275
Power to weight
0.069 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.11
Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,450EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
207 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
75 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
115 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
4,008 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol
113 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
19 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
15
Reported injuries
5
Theft rate
1.6 per 1,000 produced (CY 2011 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM32%
  • ENGINE26%
  • AIR BAGS11%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11%
  • STEERING11%
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 19 total.

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
6 yr / 70k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.