2006 Cadillac CTS

◆ Worse than typical

2006 Cadillac CTS
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2006: 269 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2003	313
2004	224
2005	277
2006	269
2007	217
2008	175
2009	167
2010	67
2011	101
2012	65
2013	72
2014	144
2015	46
2016	31
2017	26
2018	8
2019	10

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 28%

28% of complaints: air bags — 74 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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MY NEW CADILLAC CTS (PURCHASED IN 3/06) WAS T-BONED. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED...I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING MAJOR BACK AND LEG PAINS OF WHICH THE DOCTOR SAID COULD BE RELATED TO FAILURE OF AIR BAG TO DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061217

Well I am uncertain but we have two 2006 Cadillac cts and both have had multiple transmissions replaced. Multiple differential problems and air bag and wireing problems

NHTSA ODI report, 20240322

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 40 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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WHEN TURNING SLOWLY INTO PARKING SPACES THE BREAKS GO OUT AND DO NOT WORK CAUSING THE CAR TO EITHER HIT OR RUN UP THE CURBING. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN ENOUGH THAT WE ARE BECOMING SCARED TO DRIVE CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181127

FATAL CAR CRASH RESULTED IN DEATH OF DRIVER (ONLY PERSON IN THE AUTOMOBILE). HISTORY OF SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC PROBLEM ON THE 2006 CADILLAC CTS--PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL AND LUNGING OR SUDDEN ABNORMAL ACCELERATION WITH LOSS OF STEERING. *TT

NHTSA ODI report, 20140415

THE BRAKES FAIL OFTEN WHEN THE CAR IS MAKING TURNS AT SLOW SPEEDS. THIS HAS CAUSED A FEW MINOR ACCIDENTS IN MY PARKING GARAGE. THE PROBLEM IS WELL DOCUMENTED ON THE BELOW LINK, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE GM HAS FAILED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 38 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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Well I am uncertain but we have two 2006 Cadillac cts and both have had multiple transmissions replaced. Multiple differential problems and air bag and wireing problems

NHTSA ODI report, 20240322

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 28 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 28 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL SOUND FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171106

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2006 — complaint volume: 269

R 20060323 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE FUEL IS NO LONGER SUPPLIED TO THE ENGINE. THIS CONDITION OCCURS WITHOUT THE ILLUMINATION OF THE FUEL LEVEL LOW INDICATOR LIGHT OR

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED IN DECEMBER 2005 AND ASKED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST 1/4 OF A TANK FUEL LEVEL TO AVOID THI

Campaign 06V020000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20070717 — PE (closed 20071227)

FAILURE OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL

I 20071207 — EA (closed 20080716)

REAR DRIVETRAIN COMPONENT FAILURE

R 20080208 — power train

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTT

Campaign 07V589000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100504 — service brakes, hydraulic

GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2007 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE,

Remedy: DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT

Campaign 10V105000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20110207 — EQ (closed 20110719)

IEE Passenger Sensing System Mats

R 20110324 — air bags

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH REPEATED FLEXING OF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MAT IN THE FRONT PASS

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-

Campaign 10V644000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140915 — electrical system

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.

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 September 15, 2014.

Campaign 14V394000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150312 — fuel system, gasoline

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured October 6, 2003, to March 15, 2007, and 2006-2007 Cadillac STS-V vehicles manufactured June 23, 2005, to March 15, 2007.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel module and fuel tank jumper harness, free of charge. GM sent out interim notices in late October. The recall began on March 12, 2015.

Campaign 14V542000 — check if this car was fixed