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2007 Cadillac DTS

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 DTS.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2007 Cadillac DTS is a passenger car that employs an automatic four‑speed transmission and a 5W‑30 API‑rated engine requiring 7.5 quarts of oil, delivering EPA‑estimated 15 city/23 highway/18 combined miles per gallon. Its ownership record shows 97 total complaints, with the electrical system as the most frequently reported issue and three recall actions documented. The broader 2006‑2011 complaint history peaks in 2006 with 254 reports and declines to 15 in 2011, placing the 2007 model near the high‑end of reported issues but trending toward improvement in subsequent years.

Model year2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/23/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 79 · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731179. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 79 · 800 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731179
Engine air filter	22676970
Spark plug	12571535
Battery	88865934 alt 88864064
Front wiper blades	15931976 alt 19388171
Serpentine belt	12588412 alt 12646194
Thermostat	12559807 alt 12574478
Cabin air filter	25906375

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	207.5 in
Overall width	74.8 in
Overall height	57.5 in
Wheelbase	115.4 in
Curb weight	4008 lb
Track (front / rear)	63 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 23 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	113 cu ft
Cargo volume	19 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the DTS of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.0–7.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.00 sec — 2006 Performance Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2006	Performance Sedan 4.6L V8	7.00 sec	15.40 sec	291 hp	FWD
2006	Performance Sedan 4.6L V8	7.10 sec	15.40 sec	291 hp	FWD
2006	Luxury III Sedan 4.6L V8	7.70 sec	16.00 sec	275 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 15.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.4
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	4.5 qt
Engine Coolant	DEX-COOL OR EQUIVALENT
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	7.5 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.43 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.70 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	79
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	800 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	55-61
Injector Primary Resistance	11-14 @ 50-90 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	140
Engine Oil Pressure	35 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	2000 rpm

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH RPO J55 / WITH RPO JL9
Torque Caliper to Bracket	83 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	181 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Brake Application	WITH RPO J55 / WITH RPO JL9
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

37 ft. lbs., step 2: 120

37 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Note: Ensure replacement M11 cylinder head bolts are of the same thread, pitch as original cylinder bolts to prevent engine damage., Bolts with a 1.5 mm thread pitch have a thread length of 1.89 inches (48 mm)., Bolts with a 2.0 mm thread pitch have a thread length of 2.638 inches (67 mm). Step 1: M11 bolts: 22 ft. lbs.

2	M11 bolts	60 degrees
3	M11 bolts	60 degrees
4	M11 bolts	60 degrees
5	8.9

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 75,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 75,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 25,000 mi	Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect) · Throttle Linkage (inspect)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 75,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 model year marks a significant inflection point in the DTS federal record, with owner complaints plummeting to 97 from 2006's 254 while recalls decreased from four to three. This year initiates a steady downward trajectory in complaint volume that continues through 2011, even as Technical Service Bulletins trend upward across the generation from 724 to 1,153. Despite this decline, 2007 maintains the same investigation count and recall frequency as 2008, with the data identifying Electrical System (13 complaints), Exterior Lighting (9), and Engine (8) as primary concern areas alongside 8 crash-related and 4 fire-related complaints where root causes are unspecified. While 2007 carries nearly triple the complaint volume of 2009-2011, it demonstrates substantial improvement over 2006 and precedes the generation's shift toward zero investigations. Positioned between the high-complaint 2006 model and the statistically safer later years, 2007 represents a defensible compromise for buyers prioritizing value over the minimal risk profile of 2009-2011 production.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

844

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

8 involved a crash · 4 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 97 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System13

Exterior Lighting9

Engine8

Service Brakes4

Air Bags4

Electrical System,Seats4

Tires3

Power Train3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V355000Electrical System:IgnitionReported 23/06/2014

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… 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…

08V441000Electrical SystemReported 28/08/2008

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 844 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIC5650M	2025-08-06	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIP5601C	2025-07-18	Unknown Or Other	This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 79 battery Vehicles taking 7.5 qt Engine oil filter 12731179 Engine air filter 22676970 Spark plug 12571535 Battery 88865934

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 DTS take?

7.5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 DTS have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the DTS get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.