2006 CADILLAC STS Problems & Complaints
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AIR BAGS
44 complaints
SERVICE AIRBAG ON THE DASH / AIRBAG LIGHT ON
Mar 31, 2020
I UNDERSTAND THAT 2006 CADILLAC CTS HAS A RECALL FOR AIRBAG PROBLEMS. CADILLAC DOESN'T DENY THAT THE SAME SYSTEM WAS USED IN THE STS. I'VE SEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. I JUST WONDER WHY THE STS WAS NOT RECALLED. I KNEW THERE WAS NO WARRANTY, AND THAT'S WHY I CONTACTED CADILLAC. KNOWING THIS THEY SENT ME FOR A DIAGNOSTIC, WHICH WAS A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY. THE END RESULT WAS THAT THEY SAID IT'S NOT UNDER WARRANTY. I WOULD JUST LIKE YOU TO INVESTIGATE TO SEE IF THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT CADILLAC SHOULD ADDRESS. *JS
Nov 15, 2019
SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON.
Mar 06, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD COMMUNICATE WITH THEM ONCE A SOLUTION WAS DETERMINED. THE CONTACT NEVER HEARD BACK FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.
Feb 07, 2018
"TAKATA RECALL"
Jan 27, 2018
+ 39 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
8 complaints
ON THURSDAY 18 MAY 2017, WHILE DRIVING NORTH ON INTERSTATE 405 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT NORMAL SPEEDS, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO MISS OUT; AND THE BRAKES LOST POWER ASSIST. THE PROBLEMS PERSISTED AND WORSENED, SO I EXITED THE FREEWAY TO SURFACE STREETS AND BEGAN THE TRIP BACK SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 405 TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. WHEN STOPPED ON SURFACE STREETS (AND ON THE FREEWAY), IT WAS NECESSARY TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND ADD FUEL TO THE ENGINE TO KEEP IT RUNNING. ALSO, IT WAS NECESSARY TO APPLY EXTRA STRONG PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF POWER ASSIST. AFTER ARRIVING AT THE DEALER AND SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE, THE MECHANIC COULD NOT GET THE ENGINE TO RESTART. AFTER EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE OF ENGINE INTERNAL PARTS, DEALER DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT A ROCKER ARM HAD BROKEN AT ONE OF THE CYLINDERS, RESULTING IN DEBRIS FALLING THROUGH THE VALVE OPENING INTO THE CYLINDER AND SCORING THE VALVE SEAT AND THE PISTON. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE ENGINE. -- AT THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE HAD ACCUMULATED 83,000 MILES OF MODERATE DRIVING, AND WAS ONLY A LITTLE OVER 11 YEARS OLD. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM THE DEALER IN DECEMBER 2005, AND HAD BEEN MAINTAINED EXCLUSIVELY BY THAT DEALER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. SUBSEQUENTLY, A NEW (REMANUFACTURED) ENGINE WAS PURCHASED FROM AND INSTALLED BY THE DEALER AT A COST OF $12,678.25. THE VEHICLE WAS WITH THE DEALER FOR A TOTAL OF SIX WEEKS TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR AND INSTALLATION. -- CLEARLY, HAD THE ENGINE COMPLETELY FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, INTENSIVE ACTION WOULD HAVE BEEN REQUIRED TO SAFELY EXIT THE FREEWAY AND TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP (ESPECIALLY BECAUSE OF LOSS OF POWER ASSIST ON THE BRAKES). THIS WOULD HAVE PLACED MY PASSENGERS IN VERY HIGH DANGER AND PERSONAL RISK.
Jul 01, 2017
THE CAR SPARK PLUGS KEEP GOING OUT AND THE CAR IS MAKE A CLICKING NOISE IT IS SILENDER 1 AND 3.
Nov 09, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,663.
Jul 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE HAD EIGHT MISFIRES AND THE ICM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.
May 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 CADILLAC STS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE CONTACT AND THE TWO REAR PASSENGERS SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN LOCATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Jan 15, 2015
+ 3 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
8 complaints
COMPLETE FAILURE OF SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE AN REAR DIFFERENTIAL 2006 CADILLAC STS PLZ REF: NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V589000 COMPONENT(S): POWER TRAIN RECALL SUBJECT : DRIVE AXLE SEAL LEAK GM RECALL NO. N070204 CAR WAS IN MOTION ON CITY STREET WHEN GRINDING NOISE BEGAN AND LOST ALL GEARS. ARE REPAIRS COVERABLE?
Feb 16, 2016
V-6 ENGINE, PURCHASE CAR WITH APPROX 30,000 MILES. ENGINE CONSUME ONE QT OF OIL EVERY 1400-1500 MILES. USE MOBIL ONE 5W30 AS RECOMMENDED. NO LEAKS, ENGINE DOESN'T APPEAR TO SMOKE. WORD FROM DEALER; ANYTHING FROM ITS NORMAL, OR IT WILL COST ABOUT $100.00 TO CHECK IT OUT, MAY COST $3000.00 TO ???? TO HAVE IT FIX. *TR
Feb 21, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE AS BEING INSPECTED BY THE DEALER FOR AN UNRELATED ISSUE WHEN THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER WAS TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT AXLE FRACTURED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE AXLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 53,027. UPDATED 11/03/10. *LJ
Aug 03, 2010
TO DATE THREE REAR DIFFERENTIAL "REPAIRS" HAVE BEEN PERFORMED ON MY 2006 CADILLAC STS AND I AM MAKING AN APPOINTMENT FOR A FOURTH. EACH TIME THE PARTS WERE SUPPOSEDLY REPLACED. AT THIS POINT AM BECOMING AFRAID TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE AS THE HARSH GRINDING NOISE AND REAR THUDS AND THUMPS ARE QUITE DISCONCERTING. *TR
Sep 10, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL. ON MARCH 1, 2008, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART AVAILABLE, AND WOULD CALL HIM WHEN IT ARRIVED. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Apr 01, 2008
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7 complaints
MY CAR HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AS HAVING 'EXTENDED CRANK'. MY LOCAL CHEVY DEALER MADE APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN ATTEMPTS AT FIXING IT TO NO AVAIL. I'M TOLD IT'S THE CHECK VALVE, BUT I HAVE NOT HAD THAT DONE BECAUSE ALL ATTEMPTS BY THE DEALER DIDN'T WORK; E.G., NEW COMPUTER (AND REMOVED), BATTERY (AND REMOVED), FUEL PUMP, ETC. VERY FRUSTRATING AND I FEEL IT'S A MATTER OF HEALTH AND SAFETY BECAUSE THE CAR ALMOST NEVER STARTS ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT, AND SOUNDS LIKE IT'S A DEAD BATTERY.
Mar 15, 2020
I AM A MECHANIC AND HAVE WORKED ON NUMEROUS VEHICLES RECENTLY THAT ARE MODEL 2006 CADILLAC STS. SAFER CAR.GOV NEEDS TO MAKE ENGINEERS AWARE THAT THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP. GM SHOULD HAVE THIS VEHICLE ADDED TO THE IGNITION RECALL LIST. IT MAKES NO SENSE TO ME A MECHANIC THAT GM HAS MODELS CTS AND DTS BUT NOT THE STS ON THE RECALL LIST, ESPECIALLY SINCE THEY ARE ALL THE SAME CAR. IT'S NOT LIKE THE CARS HAVE A DIFFERENT IGNITION , THEY ALL COME OFD THE SAME ASSEMBLY LINE AND STAMPED A DIFFERENT MODEL NAME FOR VARIOUS PRICING POINTS AND TARGET MARKETS. PLEASE DON'T IGNORE MY MESSAGE AS THIS IS A VERY VITAL TOPIC. *TR
Jan 19, 2015
2006 CADILLAC STS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE IGNITION PROBLEM. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE NEARED THE HIGHEST ELEVATION OF THE HIGHWAY, OTHER VEHICLES WERE GOING ABOUT 58-60 MPH, AND THE CREST FLATTENED, THE SPEED INCREASED ALMOST AUTOMATICALLY, AS THE RESISTANCE DECEASED. AFTER A FEW HUNDRED YARDS, THE CONSUMER REALIZED HE HAD NO POWER UNDER HIS FOOT, THE DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT WITH NO ENGINE CONDITION INDICATORS DISPLAYING, THE ONLY LIGHT ON THE DASH WAS A LIGHTED "D" INDICATING THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN DRIVE. DESPITE THE VEHICLE BEING IN GEAR, THE VEHICLE WAS COASTING AT 70 MPH. UPON INSPECTION, THE START BUTTON AND IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. A FEW WEEKS EARLIER, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT. HE IMMEDIATELY RE-STARED THE VEHICLE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A LAPSE OF POWER.
Aug 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE PUSH-TO-START BUTTON BUT AS SOON AS PRESSURE WAS RELEASED FROM THE BUTTON, THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,100. UPDATED 9/4/14*CN UPDATED 1/5/2015 *JS
Aug 01, 2014
AFTER CAR HAD BEEN IMMOBILE FOR A WEEK, ATTEMPTED TO START AND ENGINE JUST CLICKED AND CAR WOULD NOT START. I PLACED THE BATTERY ON CHARGER WITHOUT DISCONNECTING FROM TERMINALS, CHARGE BATTERY FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 HOURS. TRIED TO START VEHICLE AGAIN THE NEXT DAY. IT STARTED AND I DROVE DIRECTLY TO AN AUTO PARTS STORE (AUTO ZONE) AND HAD THEM TEST MY BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR MY SYSTEM TESTED GOOD, SO I DROVE FOR A COUPLE MORE DAYS, THIS TIME I KEPT A CLOSE WATCH ON THE BATTERY VOLTS AND THEY KEPT FLUCTUATING UP AN DOWN. I PARKED THE CAR FOR ANOTHER COUPLE OF DAYS AND THE PROBLEM CAME BACK AGAIN. SO I CHARGED THE BATTERY AGAIN AND THEN TOOK IT TO A GM DEALERSHIP AND REQUESTED THEY TROUBLESHOOT IT. THEY CHARGED ME 45.00 AND TOLD ME EVERYTHING WAS GOOD. NOW I HAVE THE CAR AT HOME AGAIN WITH A DEAD BATTERY.I NEED TO FIND A SOLUTION TO THIS UN SAFE PROBLEM. THE CAR CAN SHUT OFF AT ANYTIME AND I WON'T E ABLE TO RESTART W/O A JUMP..HAS THERE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS SIMILAR TO MINE ? HELP HELP! *TR
Mar 31, 2014
+ 2 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6 complaints
LEAKS FUEL IF YOU FILL THE TANK TO CAPACITY. THIS WAS AN EARLIER RECALL, EXACT SAME THING HAPPENING AGAIN.
Jul 26, 2019
DRIVING OUT OF TOWN STOP GOT GAS EVERYTHING FINE 20 MIN FROM THEN I PULL OVER THE SIDE OF ROAD TURN CAR GET SOMETHING OUT THE TRUNK BACK IN THE CAR TURN FUEL GAUGE READS ALMOST EMPTY NOW I'M WAY OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE.DID GET ANY WARNING ETC BUT NOW I DON'T KNOW IF I'VE GAS IT'S READING EMPTY.SO HAD TO CUT THE TRIP TURN AROUND TO DRIVE ALL BACK WHICH WAS THE SIX-HOUR DRIVE I'VE TO SPEND OVER $200 GAS IN THE FEAR OF NOT RUNNING FINALLY GETS IN THE SHOP WORK ON DECIDE TO TAKE ANOTHER ROAD TRIP AND I CANT BELIEVE THIS DOES IT AGAIN NOW ITS BACK IN SHOP.
Apr 04, 2018
THIS COMPLAINT PERTAINS TO GM RECALL #14405-2. ALSO LISTED UNDER THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER OF 14V542. HERE IS MY ISSUE: WHEN A MANUFACTURER, IN THIS CASE CADILLAC, ISSUES A RECALL THAT IS AN INCONVENIENCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS, WHY DOESN'T THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRE THEM TO GIVE A LOANER CAR AND/OR ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION TO THE VEHICLE OWNER TO COVER THE COST AND HASSLE OF TAKING OFF WORK AND GETTING A RENTAL CAR TO USE? I ASKED THE DEALERSHIP, THE CADILLAC CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE REPRESENTATIVE, AHMED, AND THE CADILLAC CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERVISOR, MICHELLE FOR A LOANER CAR AND THE REQUEST WAS DENIED. I THINK THAT AS PART OF THE COST OF RECALLS THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD LIMIT THE CUSTOMER'S INCONVENIENCE TO AN ABSOLUTE MINIMUM. PLEASE CONSIDER REQUIRING MANUFACTURERS TO PROVIDE A LOANER CAR WHEN A RECALL IS ISSUED IN THE FUTURE. THIS IS NOT A "FREE" REPAIR IF I HAVE TO TAKE TIME OFF OF WORK AND PAY FOR A RENTAL CAR. ALSO THE NEED FOR THIS REPAIR HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY THE GOVERNMENT AND/OR THE MANUFACTURER'S LAWYERS SO THAT FURTHER COST AND LAWSUITS WILL NOT BE INCURRED. YOU WOULD THINK THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD WANT TO LIMIT DELAYS IN GETTING REPAIRS DONE DUE TO ADDITIONAL COSTS AND INCONVENIENCE TO THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE.
Sep 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Jun 02, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V542000 (FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PART MIGHT BECOME AVAILABLE IN JUNE OF 2015. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
May 12, 2015
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SEATS
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC MOLDING WHICH SURROUNDS THE SEATS BROKE OFF AT LEAST THREE TIMES. THE MOLDING HOUSES THE WIRING SYSTEM WHICH CONTROLS THE SEAT ADJUSTMENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, WHERE THE MOLDING WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT THE DEALER TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,000. UPDATED 9/13/11 *CN THE LEFT FRONT SEAT SWITCH TRIM PANEL WAS BROKEN. UPDATED 10/28/11
Aug 10, 2011
I GOT UP ONE MORNING TO DO TO MY FATHERS HOUSE . WHILE I WAS DRIVING , I HEARD A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT. I THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS SOMETHING IN MY DOOR POCKET BOUNCING AROUND. I CONTINUED DRIVING BUT A FEW MINUTES LATER ,I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT. *TR
Nov 09, 2010
SEAT BEZELS ON RIGHT SIDE BROKE 5 TIMES ON LEFT SIDE 1 TIME THESE HOLD THE CONTROLS FOR THE SEATS WHEN THEY BREAK LOSE THE WIRES RUB ON THE STAMP METAL FRAME OF THE SEAT WITCH COULD SHORT THEM CAUSING A FIRE. THEY DO NOT HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM THEY JUST REPLACE WITH THE SAME PART.. *TR
Oct 17, 2009
I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE RIGHT SEAT BEZEL REPLACED 4 TIMES WHEN THE BEXEL BREAKS THE SEAT CONTROL WIRES RUB ON THE SHARP EDGES OF THE SEAT FRAME. THEY KEEP REPLACING IT. THE TECH MANAGER SAID IT IS A BAD DESIGN THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN ABOUT BUT KEEP REPLACING IT...THIS HAS BEEN OVER A TWO YEAR TIME PERIOD. *TR
Jul 02, 2008
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
A HIGH PITCH FIRE ALARM NOISE INTERMITTENT GOING OFF INSIDE VEHICLE SOMETIMES DEAFENING, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE ALL ATTENTION AND COVERING EARS FROM SOUND. THE SOUND SEEMS TO BE RADIATING FROM THE 15.1 BOSE SOUND SYSTEM. THIS PROBLEM MAY PRESENT ITSELF AT DIFFERENT TIMES WEATHER CAR IS STATIONARY OR MOVING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN FOUND IN OTHER MODELS IE: CTS, STS, SRX, AND OTHER CADILLAC MODELS WITH THIS SOUND SYSTEM. IT SEEMS TO BE PRESENT IN MODEL YEARS 2002-2010.
Jan 20, 2019
FRONT PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT ALWAYS OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE WHILE STATIONARY, AND/OR IN PARK, OR WHETHER THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR OFF. IF THIS CAR IS EVER IN AN ACCIDENT, EMERGENCY WORKERS WOULD HAVE TO TAKE EXTRA STEPS, AND VALUABLE TIME, TO TRY TO SUCCESSFULLY EXTRACT ANY VICTIM FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. I SEE IT HAS BEEN REPORTED BEFORE!
Mar 17, 2017
ALL CARS AND SUVS MANUFACTURED BY GM'S CADILLAC DIVISION HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INSTRUMENT PANELS (IPS) THAT DO NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER TO KNOW HOW FAST HE IS GOING ABOVE A CERTAIN SPEED WHEN THE SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN CALIBRATED IN KMH. THE US IS NOW A METRIC COUNTRY AND ALL MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS SHOULD BE IN BOTH ENGLISH AND METRIC CALIBRATION. EVERY OTHER DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN MANUFACTURER IS REQUIRED BY LAW TO HAVE IP SPEEDOMETERS THAT READ IN BOTH SYSTEMS. THESE SPEEDOMETER FACEPLATES HAVE A LARGER MPH READING AND A SMALLER KPH ONE BELOW IT SO THAT DRIVERS ALWAYS KNOW HOW FAST THEY ARE DRIVING ALL THE WAY UP TO THE TOP SPEED OF THE VEHICLES. BUT NOT SO CADILLAC. CADILLAC ONLY HAS ONE NUMERIC READING ON THE SPEEDOMETER FACE. THE SPEEDOMETER FACE THEREFORE READS TO 160 IN THE CASE OF THE CADILLAC SRX FOR EXAMPLE. HOWEVER IF THE DRIVER DECIDES TO SWITCH THE IP TO METRIC HE WILL NOT KNOW HOW FAST HE IS GOING ABOVE 160 KPH WHICH IS 100 MPH. YOU MIGHT SAY SO WHAT SINCE YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEGALLY DRIVE 100 MPH PLUS IN THE US. PERHAPS, BUT MANY PEOPLE TAKE THEIR CARS TO MEXICO, CANADA AND EUROPE - ALL PLACES WHERE THOSE SPEEDS ARE EITHER TOLERATED OR IN SOME CASES LEGAL. IF CADILLAC CONTINUES TO SELL VEHICLES WITH THIS QUIRK THEY SHOULD ALLOW AS AN OPTION THE ABILITY TO GET THE KPH GRADED SPEEDOMETER (IE THE ONE SOLD IN CANADA, MEXICO, EUROPE, CHINA, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA AND EVERYWHERE ELSE). IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE TO ALWAYS KNOW YOUR CORRECT SPEED IN THE TWO SYSTEMS MANDATED BY US LAW. *NM
Jan 03, 2006
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3 complaints
WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS, THE CAR STALLS TEMPORARILY NOT ALLOWING ME TO ACCELERATE OR ACCLIMATE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING, THE TRACTION ACTIVE SYMBOL IS DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS IT SEEMS TO ALL WORK AGAIN, HOWEVER IT SEEMS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE AS OTHER CARS ARE EITHER ASSUMING I WILL BE AT THEIR SPEED, OR ASSUME I AM ALLOWING THEM TO GO WHEN IN FACT I AM STUCK. I HAVE 3 CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND I AM BECOMING SCARED THAT THIS MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN.
Jun 27, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ONTO A THREE LANE HIGHWAY FROM A COMPLETED STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE STABILITRACK INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STABILITRACK WOULD NEED TO BE SERVICED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,700.
Apr 11, 2016
CADILLAC STS. *TR
Jun 28, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3 complaints
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT CAUSE AT A WALMART PARKING LOT. WHEN I CAME OUT OF THE STORE MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE DOOR PANEL OF THE DRIVERS SIDE. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. STERLING HEIGHTS FIRE DEPT WAS ON THE SEEN AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. MY CAR WAS TOTALED. *TR
Aug 10, 2014
CAR STOPPED RUNNING WHILE TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY DOING 70 MPH WITH NO WARNING. TOTAL LOSS OF POWER, A/C, BRAKES, STEERING, AND WINDOWS (LOSS OF ALL POWER ASSISTED FUNCTIONS AND ACCESSORIES). *TR
Sep 29, 2009
2006 CADILLAC CTS - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR 2 YEARS; CAR HAS BEEN STALLING AND/OR FAILING TO START WHEN WEATHER IS CALLED SINCE MARCH, 2007. *TR
Mar 03, 2009
STEERING
2 complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac STS. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway at approximately 2 MPH, the driver's side tie rod fractured into two pieces. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the tie rod was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Dec 19, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Aug 19, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING, THE ENTIRE PANEL GOES "OFF" SHUTTING DOWN THE CAR COMPLETELY. THE PANEL BOARD IS COMPLETELY DARK, NO ELECTRIC SUPPLY, NO GAS SUPPLY.
Aug 02, 2020
THE CAR WENT IN FLAMES BY ITSELF WHILE TURNED ON.
Oct 21, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND SPUTTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR TOW DIFFERENTIAL WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. WOODWORTH CADILLAC (339 N. MAIN STREET, ANDOVER, MA) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Feb 27, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, A STRONG BURNING ODOR EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, DROPS OF OIL WERE VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE AXLE SEAL FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. .....UPDATED 03/15/16 *BF UPDATED 03/17/16.*JB
Feb 09, 2016
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
2 complaints
PURCHASED 2006 CADILLAC STS BUILT ON JUNE 21 2005 LAST DAY OF 2005 MODEL. CAR HAS HAD ALL THE ISSUES THAT 22005 VEHICLE HAD. JUNE 23RD 2005 WAS FIRST DAY OF PRODUCTION. AT EVERY CORNER VIN # ARE NOTED HOWEVER FOR THIS MODEL THE BUILD DAYS WHICH NOTED BY CADILLAC ARE THE IMPORTANT FACTORS. I DON'T THINK COINCIDENCE THAT I'VE BEEN COMPANLING TO CADILLACAND ASKING FOR HELP WITH ZERO HELP. CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS EXTENDED WARRANTEE FOR 200000 AND 12 YEARS HOWEVER CADILLAC ALWAYS SAYS VIN EVEN THOUGH DATES ARE THE ONLY THING NOTED. I HAVE CALLED AND E,AIL FOR 3 YEARS. MY CAR IS OFF ROAD AND THEY HAVE REFUSED TO LOOK AND EVEN IF I PAID THEY WOULDN'T GUARANTEE THEY WOULD EVEN LOOK AT THE ISSUES. MY CAR IS IN ABSOLUTE LIMBO NEITHER A 2006 OR 05 OR WHATEVER. THEY HAVE REFUSED EVERY STEP EVEN THOUGH IT WAS BASED ON RECALLS
Feb 25, 2019
HELLO, I PURCHASED A 2006 STS V8 LAST JANUARY. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES IMMEDIATELY, A STARTER, AND THE BRAKES AND THEN REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS AGAIN. I RECENTLY WENT TO AUTO SHOP AND WAS TOLD CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND SUSPENSION NEED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER INVESTIGATION I REALIZED THERE WAS RECALLS ON THE 2005 STS V8 MODEL FOR THE BRAKES, SUSPENSION AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY OF 12 YEARS AND 200000 MILES. THE FACT IS THAT FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED MY CAR WAS BUILT IN 2005 AND THE ACTUAL MANUFACTURE DATE ON VEHICAL WAS 6/20/2005 WHICH WAS LAST DATE OF PRODUCTION FOR THE 05 MODEL. THE 2006 MANUFACTURE OR BUILD DATE BEGAN ON 6/23/05. IT SEEMS ODD ALL THE RECALLS FOR THE 05 MODEL ARE ALL THE YEAR OLD VEHICLE ARE FACED WITH. I CALLED CADILLAC AND THEY SAID ALTHOUGH THE BUILD DATE OF VEHICLE IS VALID THE VIN NUMBER IS WHAT IS FOLLOWED. HOWEVER, FURTHER RESEARCH SHOWS THEY ACTUALLY FOUND THE SAME RECALL ON THE 05 CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON A 2007 CADILLAC. EVERYTHING POINTS TO THE FACT THAT THE MY 2006 MODEL WAS ACTUALLY EITHER A LATE MODEL OF A 2005 BY THE BUILD DATE OF 6/20/05 AND OR THE SAME PARTS HAVE BEEN USED AS THE 2005 RECALL. LASTLY THE VIN NUMBER WHEN I PULLED UP ON A SITE SHOWED IT WAS ACTUALLY A CTS MODEL. I HAVE SPENT A LOT OF TIME AND HAVE A GREAT DEAL OF DATA I COULD SHARE THAT WOULD BACK THAT MY 2006 STS V8 ACTUALLY IS PART OF THE RECALL CARS. I UNDERSTAND THE VIN NUMBER IS WHAT IS LOOKED AT BUT WHEN MODEL YEAR CARS ARE BEING MADE AND SOLD AS DIFFERENT YEARS THAN WHEN THEY ARE PRODUCED AND RECALLS EFFECT THE YEAR OF ACTUAL BUILD THIS BECOMES VERY CONCERNING. AS IN THE PAST YEAR I WILL BE SPENDING OVER 3000$ PLUS DOLLARS TO FIX THIS CAR. I.HOPE YOU CAN LOOK INTO. AS THEY WONT EVEN INVESTIGATE OR GIVE ME THE SERIAL NUMBERS FOR THE PARTS BEING RECALLED
Feb 01, 2016
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
INVOLVED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION ON JULY 31, 2016 WHEN A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME ON A CLEAR, DRY, DAY ON PAVEMENT I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30 MPH AND TRIED TO SWERVE TO MISS THE OTHER VEHICLE, BUT MY VEHICLE MADE CONTACT ON THE LEFT FRONT QUARTER PANEL OF MY CAR HITTING THE OTHER VEHICLE AT THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. MY AIR BAG DID NOT GO OFF NOR DID THE SEAT BELT STOP ME FROM HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE WARNING PANEL READ "SERVICE AIR BAG". THE OTHER DRIVER WAS TICKETED FOR FAILURE TO YIELD.
Sep 05, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING IT TO VEERED OFF ROAD AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT LOCK DISENGAGED. THE CONTACT AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED PERMANENT BRAIN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Jan 14, 2015
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
TIMING BELT AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS IN ENGINE HAVE FAILED AT 108000 MILES.
Jul 04, 2015
THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM HAS BEEN FAILING IN THE SAME MANNER THAT I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER CADILLAC OWNERS HAVE GOTTEN REPAIRED THROUGH A RECALL ALREADY IN PLACE. EVERY SINGLE TIME I PUT GAS IN THE TANK THE CAR REFUSES TO TURN ON WITH THE FIRST ATTEMPT. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE CAR TO TURN ON IS AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS AND FINALLY ENOUGH FUEL GETS DELIVERED TO THE SYSTEM. SIMILARLY, THE CAR WILL HESITATE OR FEEL LIKE NO GAS IS BEING DELIVERED TO THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. OFTEN, IT WILL CAUSE A DRAMATIC DROP IN SPEED CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. GM DEFINITELY NEEDS TO TAKE THIS INTO CONSIDERATION BECAUSE IT IS FAULTS EQUIPMENT RATHER THAN WEAR AND TEAR. ALSO, THERE SEEMS TO BE A SOME MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE OIL SYSTEM IN THE CAR. ONE WEEK AFTER A SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGE, THERE IS OVER 1 QUART OF OIL MISSING IN THE RESERVE. THERE HAS BEEN OVER 4 QUARTS MISSING AT A TIME. *TR
Nov 29, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THERE WAS A ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE OF THE LOCKS UNLOCKING AND LOCKING COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. IN ADDITION, THEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AND THE DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,000. UPDATED 4/27/15*CN UPDATED 9/22/2017*CN
Feb 18, 2015
KEYLESS DOOR ENTRY UNLOCK FAILS. THE OUTER HANDLE HAS FAULTY WIRING WITH MANY CARS SENT IN FOR REPLACEMENT AND NO RECALL PERFORMED YET. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE DOOR LOCK FAILING CAN LOCK THE DRIVER IN THE CAR DURING AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE AND, IF THE PERSON IS UNRESPONSIVE DUE TO THE ACCIDENT, SOMEONE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CAR CANNOT ENTER THROUGH THE DRIVERS DOOR. THIS POSES A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISK THAT HAS YET TO BE ADDRESSED. THROUGH MY RESEARCH, IT COMMONLY AFFECTS 2005 & 2006 CADILLAC STS MODEL CARS WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY & KEYLESS IGNITION. *TR
Jan 24, 2012
TIRES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR BOGUE TIRES, SIZE 235/55/17H. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRES UNEXPECTEDLY EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE MECHANIC STATED THE PROBLEM WAS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Nov 04, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW. THE VEHICLE SLIDES AND CAUSES CRASHES BECAUSE THERE IS NO TRACTION. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH , BUT NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE AND SUGGESTED THE CONTACT PURCHASE NEW TIRES TO ACCOMMODATE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 22,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
May 08, 2007
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING INCREASING IN SPEED UP TO 80 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN BY APPLYING THE BRAKES WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THEY'VE NEVER HEARD OF ANY VEHICLE ACCELERATING. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. AFTER LEAVING THE DEALER THE CONTACT NOTICE A RECALL VIA THE INTERMENT REGARDING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (06V007000). THE VIN WAS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS SINCE THIS WAS A KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Oct 19, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE ATTEMPTED TO PARK THE VEHICLE WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SURGED THROUGH THE FENCE. SHE CONTINUED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED. THE FRONT GRILL AND HOOD WERE DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,362 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,342.
Dec 12, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac STS. The contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed fuel dripping from the fuel tank. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V542000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Nov 03, 2021
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
CERTAIN TIMES WHILE DRIVING, THE TRACTION ASSIST COMES ON, AND ALL POWER IS LOST TO THE ENGINE. LIGHTS ARE STILL ON, CAR IS STILL ON, BUT GAS DOES NOT ACCELERATE AND CAR IS HARD TO STEER. I HAVE HAD TO PULL OVER 6 TIMES IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS, TURN THE CAR OFF, RESTART AND HOPE IT DOES NOT HAPPEN AGAIN.
Jul 13, 2019
AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
PUMP IS GOING OUT
Mar 19, 2019
SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON TELLING YOU TO SERVICE AIRBAG. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP THEY FIXED IT, 1 WEEK LATER CAME BACK ON. THEY SAID IT HAS TO DO WITH THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE. THEY SAID THE PART THET YOU CONNECT TO SECURE YOU IN THE SEAT BELT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. UNTIL THEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON SAYING SERVICE AIRBAG BUT IT'S REALLY NOT THE AIRBAG IT'S THE SEAT BUCKLE. I WAS IN MOTION ON CITY STREET.
Dec 05, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,396.
Sep 23, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER BEING SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AUTO START WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
May 17, 2016
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
THIS PROBLEM STARTED OVER A YEAR AGO AND I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THEY CAN NO FIND THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THERE ARE NO CODES IN THE CAR. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT SHUTS DOWN AND YOU LOSE EVERTHING LIGHTS, TURN SINGLES, HAZARDS,THE DASH GOES TOTALY OUT AND THE ENGINE STOPS THE BEST YOU CAN DO IT TO PULL IT OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HOPE YOU DON'T GET HIT. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN IT TOWN DRIVING AND ON THE HIGHWAY SO IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SPEED. I HAVE LOANED MY CAR TO OTHER PEOPLE AND IT HAS HAPPENED TO THEM SO IT IS NOT THE DRIVER. I WILL HAPPEN AND YOU PULL OVER PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND IT STARTS RIGHT UP AND YOU CAN CONTINUE DRIVING AND IT MAY HAPPEN A MILE UP THE ROAD OR IT MAY NOT HAPPEN FOR A WEEK OR A MONTH LATER AND STILL NO CODES.
Sep 10, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
AIR BAG LIGHT CONSTANTLY STAYS ON, ALONG WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. SEAT BELT CHIME CONSTANTLY RINGS WITH THE SEAT BELT CONNECTED. GAS LOW NOTIFICATION LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON UNTIL ON EMPTY. NO HEATED SEATS. I THINK THE ECM NEEDS TO BE RESET.SUN ROOF GOES UP BUT NOT SLIDES OPEN. PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN.AUTOMATIC CAR STARTER DOESN'T WORK. 2 YEARS AGO, MY SON IN LAW, STARTED THIS CAR IN BELOW ZERO TEMP AND IT STARTED ON FIRE. HE PUT IT OUT AND RESTARTED IT AND IT WAS OK. SOMETHING MAKES NOISE OCCASIONALLY FOR NO APPARENT REASON.
Aug 19, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V542000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNCERTAIN WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THEY WERE ALSO UNCERTAIN WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 8/27/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. UPDATED 09/08/15*JB
Jun 23, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
4/14 - CAR WAS SHUTTING OFF INTERMITTENTLY, PULLED OVER IN HOTEL PARKING LOT AND A GENTLEMEN CAME UP TO CAR TO TELL ME THAT IT WAS SMOKING, GOT OUT AND THERE WAS A FIRE AT THE REAR OF THE CAR. RAN INTO HOTEL AND GOT FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT IT OUT, HAD TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. THERE DETERMINED THAT THE TERMINAL ON THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP OVER HEATED AND MELTED A HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE PUMP, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK OUT AND CATCH FIRE -$6000 WORTH OF DAMAGE, ONLY USED PARTS AVAILABLE TO FIX CAR. 8/14 RECALL WAS RELEASED ABOUT FUEL MODULE AND HARNESS. 6/15 - CALLED DEALER ABOUT UNRELATED ISSUE (DOOR LOCK), VIN# WAS RAN AND WAS TOLD PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO FIX RECALL. I MENTIONED I DID NOT RECEIVE THE LETTER THAT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE AND WAS TOLD DEALER HAD TO ORDER THEM, 4 DAYS LATER PARTS CAME IN AND WORK WAS SCHEDULED. CAR WAS THERE FOR 10 DAYS "HAVING TROUBLE GETTING PARTS". WHEN CAR WAS PICKED UP THE FUEL GAUGE WAS NOW OFF ONLY READING 3/4 WHEN FULL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. TOLD HARNESS IS NOT AVAILABLE TO FINISH RECALL AND IT WILL TAKE CARE OF BOTH PROBLEMS. THIS SAFETY RECALL IS BEYOND A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER SHOULD NOT HAVE TORN INTO CAR IF ALL PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. CAR IS DUE FOR INSPECTION 9/15 AND AS IT CURRENTLY STANDS IT WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON AND NOW THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT READ AT ALL. THIS HAS BEEN A HUGE INCONVENIENCE AND AM VERY DISPLEASED WITH THE LACK OF SUPPORT FROM CADILLAC AND THE DEALERSHIP. I NOW HAVE A VEHICLE THAT I CAN NOT GET PARTS TO FIX RECALL, WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION, AND I CAN NOT SELL IT OR TRADE IT IN.
Jun 16, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE THE SERVICE STABILITY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Jun 04, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM AND THE BRAKES SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
Feb 19, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND STOPPED AFTER REACHING 35 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.
Jan 16, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TRAVELING 81 NORTH IN NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA, ROUNDING TURN CAR STALLED. I LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED ME TO SLAM INTO A GUARD RAIL AND THE CAR WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND INTO A BOULDER. AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. PASSENGER AND I WERE SEVERELY INJURED AND HAD TO BE PULLED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH WE WERE BOTH BUCKLED IN, THE SEATBELTS FLEW OFF UPON IMPACT. THIS CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED, IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE ON THE ROAD (ITS A DEATH TRAP). *TR
Jan 15, 2015
AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS TRAVELING THROUGH THE COUNTRYSIDE ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. MY CAR SUDDENLY STALLED, I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SLAMMED INTO AN ON COMING CAR IN THE OTHER LANE. THIS CAUSED PERMANENT TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AS OUR AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED CAUSING US TO SLAM OUR HEADS OFF WINDSHIELD AND SIDE DOOR WINDOW. *TR
Jan 15, 2015
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING ANOTHER VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES EJECTING BOTH THE CONTACT AND FRONT PASSENGER FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED NECK, BACK AND BRAIN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Jan 14, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
1) ON INTERSTATE I-495 LONG ISLAND EXPWY, CAR MOVING SLOW CAME FROM ON RAMP STRAIGHT ACROSS TO MIDDLE LANE. WENT TO ACCELERATE TO PASS IN LEFT LANE AND ENGINE STOPPED. PUTTED ON EMERGENCY FLASHERS AND WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO HOV SHOULDER AND RESTART ENGINE. 2) ON NORTHERN STATE PKWY (2 LANES ONLY) ON LONG ISLAND, NY AND WAS IN RIGHT LANE- SAW ONCOMING TRAFFIC MERGING AHEAD AND WENT TO GIVE GAS TO MOVE OVER TO LEFT LANE AND ENGINE STOPPED. AGAIN- MOVED TO SHOULDER, RESTARTED ENGINE. 3) WAS DOING 65 ON NJTPKE I-95N IN LEFT LANE BETWEEN CARS AND TRUCKS ON RIGHT. ENGINE STOPPED (NO ACCELERATION- JUST STRAIGHT DRIVING). I WAS BETWEEN VEHICLES AND NO PLACE TO PULL OVER- PUT CAR INTO N AND RESTARTED AND BACK TO DRIVE. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN- DID SAME THING. WHEN IT WAS CLEAR- PULLED OVER TO RIGHT SHOULDER- TURNED CAR OFF AND RESTARTED AND CONTINUED TRIP. ** COULD THIS BE PART OF THE RECENT RECALL ON CADDYS 2005-11 BUT DID NOT INCLUDE STS'S???? JUST FOR THE RECORD- HAVE NEW AIR FILTER AND SPRAYED BOTH THE MAF AND THROTTLE BODY VALVE WITH CORRECT CLEANERS- RECENTLY- AFTER SEEING A VIDEO ON CADDY COMPLAINT FORUM. *TR
Jun 25, 2014
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD OPEN INDEPENDENTLY HOWEVER, REMAIN LOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE CONTACT LEFT THE VEHICLE IDLE FOR AN EXTENDED TIME. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOB WOULD NOT UNLOCK THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. *TR
Mar 12, 2014
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR STOPPED WORKING. A WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH CAME ON. NOTHING HAPPENED TO MAKE IT STOP WORKING, IT IS JUST A FAULTY PART. THE CADILLAC DEALER GAVE ME A ESTIMATE STATING THAT THE "MODULE" NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT OFFER TO DO SO UNDER WARRANTY. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECALLED ITEM SINCE I SEE A LONG LIST OF THIS SAME COMPLAINT ON THIS SAME MODEL AND SOME OTHER CADILLAC MODELS. *TR
Nov 04, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON A SIDE STREET AT 20 MPH, AND ALSO SHUT OFF 5 TIMES AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. THE CLUSTER PANEL TURNED OFF, BUT THE RADIO STAYED ON. THE ODOMETER SHOWED A MESSAGE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). I PULLED OVER, PUT THE CAR IN PARK, AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE EACH TIME. THE CADILLAC DEALERSHIP SAID THAT REAR AXLE PINION SEAL WAS THE ONLY RECALL FOR MY STS, BUT I AM EXPERIENCING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V020000 , AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V007000 ALSO. *TR
Apr 03, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
CAR STALLED ON BUSY STREET AND WOULD NOT RESTART. AFTER LATER INVESTIGATION IT TURNS OUT THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN FUEL MODULE ASSEMBLY SHORTED OUT AND MELTED THE PLASTIC CONNECTOR. IT ALSO MELTED PART OF THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE TOP OF MODULE. GM HAS RECALLED EARLIER MODELS OF VEHICLES FOR THE SAME SITUATION. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE VERY DANGEROUS FOR MULTIPLE REASONS:STALLING ON BUSY STREET AND NOT BEING ABLE TO RESTART, FUEL LEAKS DUE TO HOLE MELTING IN MODULE TOP, AND ITS A FIRE HAZARD. *TR
Mar 07, 2013
STRUCTURE
1 complaint
PASSENGER FRONT DOOR WILL INTERMITTENTLY NOT OPEN WHEN USING EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. DOES NOT MATTER IF DOOR IS UNLOCKED WITH REMOTE OR INSIDE VEHICLE UNLOCK BUTTON. *TR
Jan 29, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
CAR (2006 CADILLAC STS) WAS BEING DRIVEN, THREE OCCUPANTS IN VEHICLE, WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SOFT AND WENT TO THE FLOOR UPON BRAKING FOR AN INTERSECTION. THROUGH PUMPING THE BRAKES, CAR WAS ABLE TO BE STOPPED. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. CAR WAS LIMPED HOME AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. TOW SERVICE WAS CALLED AND CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FROM WHICH IT WAS PURCHASED (A NON CADILLAC DEALERSHIP). THAT DEALERSHIP CHECKED THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT ALL FOUR METAL BRAKE LINES WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. THE CAR WAS THEN SENT TO THE LOCAL CADILLAC DEALERSHIP, WHICH ALSO STATED THAT ALL FOUR METAL BRAKE LINES HAD CORRODED TO THE POINT TO WHERE THEY WERE ALL LEAKING. THE BACKGROUND ON THE CAR IS THAT WE ARE THE SECOND OWNER. IT WAS PURCHASED SEVEN MONTHS AGO (FEB. 2012) FROM THE USED CAR INVENTORY OF A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THE CAR WAS A LOCAL TRADE-IN. THE AREA THAT THE CAR HAS BEEN IN SINCE NEW IS THE PIEDMONT AREA OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 70 MILES FROM THE COAST, AN AREA WITH MILD WINTERS (RARE TO GET SNOW OR ICE). CONCERN IS THE COMPLETE, SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF ALL FOUR METAL BRAKE LINES IN A CAR THAT IS LESS THAN 6 YEARS OLD, WHICH HAS RESIDED IN A MILD CLIMATE. AS OF THIS WRITING, THE BRAKE LINES HAVE NOT BEEN REPAIRED/REPLACED; CURRENTLY TRYING TO WORK TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE WITH ALL PARTIES INVOLVED. *TR
Sep 25, 2012
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
AFTER PURCHASING A USED 2006 STS AWD FROM CADILLAC NJ IN DECEMBER 2009, WIFE NOTICED WHILE MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS ON SMOOTH PAVEMENT, CAR SEEMS TO STALL TEMPORARILY NOT ALLOWING ME TO ACCELERATE FOR A FEW SECONDS AND MESSAGE TRACTION ACTIVE IS DISPLAYED. JANUARY 18, 2010,I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO DEALERSHIP TO COMPLAIN. THEY SAID PROB BAD GAS IN LINES. PUT NEW GAS IN AND GAS TREATMENT FOR WATER IN TANK. DID THAT, DIDN'T HELP. FEBRUARY 1, 2010 I RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP TO COMPLAIN IT WAS STILL DOING IT ON OCCASION. I ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS VEHICLE. GOT A NO RESPONSE. MAY 2010 BROUGHT CAR BACK TO DEALERSHIP TO COMPLAIN. BY THIS TIME MY WIFE HAS REFUSED TO DRIVE IT FOR SAFETY REASONS (PEOPLE THINK SHE IS LETTING THEM INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN CAR SLOWS DOWN). LOOKED ON INTERNET AND FOUND OTHER COMPLAINTS. I WAS TOLD GM ENGINEERING IS AWARE OF ISSUE AND ARE WORKING ON SOLUTION. MADE COMPLAINT TO GM IN SEPT 2010 WAS TOLD SOFTWARE UPDATE WILL BE READY IN 2 MONTHS. AFTER GETTING DODGED FOR 2 1/2 MORE YEARS, MADE SECOND COMPLAINT TO GM APRIL 2012. GM EXECUTIVE STATED I CAN USE A RENTAL DUE TO THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE CONDITION LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING. THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED. A WEEK LATER IT STARTED AGAIN. GM EXECUTIVE AND SERVICE MANAGER OF CADILLAC CALLED TO SAY THAT THE CAR WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY. THERE IS NO FIX ON IT. I TOLD THEM THE 2011 STS RENTAL I DROVE DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEM LOSING POWER WHILE IN A TURN. THEY SAID IT IS A DIFFERENT SYSTEM. I SAID "SO THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE OLD SYSTEM" . I WAS LET OUT OF THE DOOR WITH AN OFFER FROM GM EXEC'S, $4,500 OFF PRICE OF A NEW CAR AT THEIR DEALERSHIP. I ASKED, WHAT ABOUT SAFETY? I TOLD THEM I OWN A CAR THAT MY WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE DUE TO LOSS OF POWER. I ONLY DRIVE CAR BECAUSE MY WIFE DRIVES MY TRUCK. GM KNOWS OF THIS SAFETY ISSUE. SERVICE SAID PROBLEMS ON 2006-07 STS'S. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *TT
May 21, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 83,000 MILES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE CONVERTER. AT 93,000 MILES, RECEIVED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WARNING AGAIN AND THE CODE INDICATES THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS A PROBLEM. THE SIDE AFFECT IS THAT THE CAR LACKS POWER WHEN HAVING A NEED ACCELERATE. GM HAS RECALLED THE 2005 CONVERTER, BUT NOT THE 2006. *TR
May 20, 2012
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
CAR LURCHED TO LEFT INTO ONCOMING LANE, BRAKING AS IT VEERED LEFT. HAD I BEEN DRIVING 70 ON FREEWAY, I BELIEVE THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. *TR
Feb 26, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
AT APPROXIMATELY 72,000 MILES MY CADILLAC'S PASSENGER SEAT LIGHT BEGAN TO ACT UP AND WOULD GO ON AND OFF WHEN SOMEONE WOULD SIT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. I AM SINGLE AND RARELY EVER HAVE A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT. APPROXIMATELY TWO TIMES PER MONTH SOMEONE RIDES IN THIS SEAT. THE LAST TIME SOMEONE SAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, I TRAVELED 10 MILES ROUND TRIP ON 1/19/2012, THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" AND AIR BAG RED LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON THE DASH AND SINCE THEN WILL NOT GO OFF. I TAKE EXTRAORDINARY CARE OF MY VEHICLE. I TOOK IT TO A DEALER ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT THE ENTIRE PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM (PPS) NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THAT IT WAS GOING TO COST ME $629.00. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED IN THE CADILLAC CTS MODEL OF THE SAME YEAR. MY QUESTION AND COMPLAINT ARE: DID THE MODULES COME FROM THE SAME PLACE AND/OR ARE THEY THE SAME MODULE AND PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM. WHY WOULDN'T MY CADILLAC STS BE INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL WHEN I SEE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SO MANY OTHER CADILLAC STS MODELS OF THE SAME YEAR. *TR
Feb 08, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS
1 complaint
AS I WAS TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AT A VERY LOW SPEED, I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND IMMEDIATELY THERE WAS A RUBBING, CRUNCHING SOUND AND MY BRAKE PEDAL, INSIDE THE CAR, BEGAN TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK OR PUSH BACK UNDER MY FOOT. THE CAR KEPT ROLLING UNTIL I LET UP OFF THE PEDAL AND APPLIED THE BRAKE AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPEND WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS. I'M AFRAID THIS WILL HAPPEN WHEN BRAKING AT A MUCH HIGHER RATE OF SPEED. WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS OF VARIOUS CADILLAC OWNERS ON THE INTERNET, ABOUT THIS SAME SITUATION WITH THE BRAKES, WHY HASN'T CADILLAC PERFORMED TESTING ON THE BRAKES AND ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. ARE THEY WAITING UNTIL SOMEONE HAS A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WHERE AN INDIVIDUAL IS SERIOUSLY HURT OR EVEN KILLED? I THOUGHT CADILLAC HAD MORE PRIDE IN THEIR PRODUCTS AND WITH THE COST OF THE CADILLAC, THEY SHOULD PERFORM AND BE IN THE MOST PRISTINE CONDITION. *TR
Oct 02, 2011
WHEELS
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE LEAKING AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE THE TIRES REPLACED. WHILE HAVING BOTH FRONT TIRES REPLACED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT ONE OF THE FRONT AND ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS WERE CRACKED. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE CRACKED WHEELS. THE WHEELS WERE NOT REPLACED. TWO MONTHS LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE WHEELS WERE NOT CRACKED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUT AIR INTO THE TIRES ALMOST DAILY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,931 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,950.
Jan 12, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
SUDDEN FAILURE H2505 ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE 2006 CADILLAC STS ALLL WHEEL DRIVE 50799 MILES REPAIRED AT DEALER. *TR
Dec 22, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
STOPPED THE VEHICLE, PLACED INTO PARK POSITION, SHUT OFF CAR AND ENGAGED EMERGENCY BRAKE. REMOVED SEAT BELT, DRIVER AND PASSENGER OPENED DOORS TO EXIT. ENGINE AT THAT TIME WENT INTO A VERY HIGH RPM MAKING A HORRIBLE LOUD WHINING NOISE AND AUTO ACCELERATED IN REVERSE WITH CAR IN PARK AND EMERGENCY BRAKE ON. TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BUT BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND RODE THE VEHICLE AS IT REVERSED ON ITS OWN, ONTO STREET, THROUGH THE INTERSECTION ,COLLIDING WITH A PARKED CAR AND COMING TO REST WITH THE REAR OF THE CAR AGAINST A BUILDING. SPEED UNKNOWN, NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, SMALL INJURIES. *TR
Oct 07, 2010
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE AND FELT LOOSE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER, BUT LOST CONTROL AND DROVE INTO A DITCH. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER NOSE AND BROKE HER RIGHT ANKLE. THE MANUFACTURER FILED CASE NUMBER 71741801936. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP AND WILL BE REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 27,000. UPDATED 10/06/09. *LJ UPDATED 10/08/09
Jul 17, 2009
AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
UNDER FREEZING WEATHER,I LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE,GOING ON A SERVICE ROAD, I ENTERED A GRASSY AREA, LOST CONTROL AND HIT A LIGHT POLE,CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT BACK SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. MAIN ISSUE HER EIS THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. *TR
Feb 17, 2009
AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
2006 CADILLAC STS DOES NOT SET AIR BAG TO ON WHEN A PERSON WHO WEIGHS LESS THAN 103 POUNDS SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHILE THE AIR BAG IS OFF, THE SEAT BELT INDICATION DOES NOT WORK. CADILLAC REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM, EVEN THOUGH IT HAS WORKED CORRECTLY FOR THE PAST 17 MONTHS. MY WIFE WEIGHS ABOUT 100 POUNDS. *TR
Feb 25, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
THE BRAKE AND ROTORS WARE OUT IN 22,500 MILES ON THE 2006 CADILLAC STS WITH JE5. THIS IS VERY BAD THE ROTORS ARE TOO THIN TO BE CUT, AND MUST BE REPLACE AT A COST OF 950.00 DOLLARS I WAS TOLD THE THIS IS NOT A COVER PART AFTER 7500 HUNDRED MILES. *TR
Feb 13, 2008
SUSPENSION
1 complaint
I LEASE A 2006 CADILLAC STS WITH 35,000 MILES DRIVEN. FOR THE PAST 6,000 MILES, AN INCREASING THUMPING NOISE HAS BEEN EMANATING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. I BROUGHT IT TO THE CADILLAC DEALER I GOT IT FROM (COUNTRY CADILLAC GMC BUICK, HUNTINGTON, NY) AND THEIR BRIEF SYNOPSIS INDICATED THAT THE TIRES WERE WORN OUT, BECAUSE THERE ARE FLAT SPOTS ON THEM CAUSING THE THUMPING. THE PROBLEM IS, CADILLAC EXPLICITLY WARRANTY?S THE TIRES FROM DEFECTS FOR FULL REPLACEMENT DURING THE BUMPER TO BUMPER COVERAGE OF 5 YEAR/50,000 MILES. I CONTACTED MICHELIN TO DISCUSS WARRANTY COVERAGE AND THEY INSTRUCTED ME TO BRING THE CAR INTO A SERVICE CENTER TO ANALYZE FOR WARRANTY. THEIR ANALYSIS INDICATES THAT ANY WEAR OF THIS TYPE IS MECHANICAL IN NATURE, AND IT IS A ROOT CAUSE WITHIN THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. I CONTACTED CADILLAC CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIFICALLY (AND ADAMANTLY) REQUESTED THAT A REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE FROM CADILLAC COME TO THE DEALERSHIP TO REVIEW THE CAR WITH ME & THE DEALERS SERVICE MANAGER. AFTER FULLY DISCLOSING ALL THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TREAD LIFE (WHICH MICHELIN CLEARLY CLAIMS THAT THERE IS A MINIMUM OF 3/32" ACTIVE LIFE LEFT BEFORE THE LOW LEVEL INDICATOR BANDS ARE BREACHED) AND THAT THE "FLAT SPOTS" ARE NOT NORMAL TREAD WEAR, AND THAT I REQUIRE A MEETING TO REVIEW THE SITUATION. I RECEIVED A CALL BACK FROM THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMING ME THAT THIS IS ALSO NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE. THIS IS THE PROBLEM. I KNOW THAT MY CAR HAS AN INHERENT PROBLEM. THIS WEAR IRREGULARITY IS CURRENTLY A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, AND I NEED NEW TIRES BEFORE AN INCIDENT HAPPENS. MY CONTENTION IS THIS; CADILLAC IS IGNORING THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM, BLAMING IT ON "WORN OUT" TIRES, WHEN IN FACT THERE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. I WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES, BUT THE POINT IS CADILLAC REALLY SHOULD, AND ALSO SHOULD ACTIVELY BE REVIEWING THE CAR FRONT END FOR DEFECTS; ONE WHICH DETERIORATES CRITICAL SAFETY COMPONENTS ON MY CAR. *TR
Nov 14, 2007
EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
CAR HAS ZERO TRACTION IN SNOW AND IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. *NM
Mar 29, 2006
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How many problems does the 2006 CADILLAC STS have?
The 2006 CADILLAC STS currently has 141 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2006 CADILLAC STS?
The most common problems reported for the 2006 CADILLAC STS are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2006 CADILLAC STS problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2006 CADILLAC STS comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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