2006 Cadillac STS Problems, complaints & recalls

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.

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.

While driving, the entire panel goes "off" shutting down the car completely. The panel board is completely dark, no electric supply, no gas supply.

SERVICE AIRBAG ON THE DASH / AIRBAG LIGHT ON

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.

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

Leaks fuel if you fill the tank to capacity. This was an earlier recall, exact same thing happening again.

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.

PUMP IS GOING OUT

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.

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...

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.

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.

SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON.

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.

"TAKATA RECALL"

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

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.

Started receiving a constant, "service air bag" warning message after 125,000 miles. The dealer told me the passenger presence module needed replaced. It will cost $1,000 for the part, labor, and programming. Now I read on this forum that the same issue was found on the cts model and it was recalled by the manufacturer, but not the sts. It's difficult to justify putting that much money in an older vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The dealer was contacted (orr cadillac, shreveport, la 71105, 318-798-7250) and stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Takata recall: service airbag warning appeared on the instrument panel. Auto is currently in the shop for analysis. The 2006 cts has the same airbag system. And it has been recalled. The sts has not. Why?

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...

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.

Passenger seat occupant sensor stops working, disabling the passenger airbag. 2006 Cadillac cts were recalled but the cadillac sts uses the same system but was not recalled. Airbag light came up while driving under normal conditions and its giving the error code associated with the occupant sensor mat system

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!