FaultScore

FaultScore report

2006 Cadillac DTS problems

Owners have filed 356 complaints about the 2006 Cadillac DTS with NHTSA between 2006 and 2026. The largest single group is the lights. Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 7 worst.

F

FaultScore 85/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Cadillac DTS.

How this is worked out

The numbers

356

Complaints

25

Crashes reported

14

Fires reported

23

Injuries reported

67,000 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

25%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 100 vs 50 Severity 90 vs 50 Early failure 42 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 100
Against the median year of the Cadillac DTS. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 90
17.4% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 42
25% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2006 compares with every other Cadillac DTS

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2006 Cadillac DTS

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Lights 86 24.2%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 59,000 mi

1 crashes, 4 fires · median 74,000 mi

Engine & Cooling 47 13.2%

0 crashes, 3 fires · median 82,000 mi

Steering 35 9.8%

4 crashes, 1 fires · median 89,500 mi

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 11,000 mi

Seats 13 3.7%

0 crashes, 4 fires · median 79,000 mi

Airbags 12 3.4%

11 crashes, 0 fires · median 50,779 mi

Tires 10 2.8%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 21,014 mi

Brakes 9 2.5%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 31,638 mi

Equipment & Accessories 6 1.7%

Median failure at 44,000 miles

Stability & Traction Control 6 1.7%

0 crashes, 1 fires · median 33,901 mi

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 6 1.7%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 25,000 mi

Transmission & Drivetrain 6 1.7%

1 crashes, 1 fires · median 68,345 mi

Other & Unspecified 4 1.1%

Median failure at 20 miles

Fuel & Propulsion 4 1.1%

Median failure at 67,800 miles

Suspension 4 1.1%

Median failure at 17,386 miles

Body & Structure 4 1.1%

Median failure at 16,000 miles

Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance 2 0.6%

Median failure at 58,000 miles

Wheels 2 0.6%

Median failure at 42,900 miles

Doors, Latches & Locks 1 0.3%

1 crashes, 0 fires

Seat Belts 1 0.3%

1 crashes, 0 fires

Exactly what failed

NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.

Headlights 12 34.3%
Cruise Control 5 14.3%
12V/24V/48V Battery 4 11.4%
Pressure Monitoring AND Regulating Systems 3 8.6%
Instrument Cluster/Panel 3 8.6%
Seat Heater/Cooler 3 8.6%
Sidewall 3 8.6%
Underbody Shields 2 5.7%

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 11 4.0%
1,000 – 9,999 miles 14 5.1%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 26 9.5%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 45 16.4%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 60 21.8%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 68 24.7%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 42 15.3%
150,000+ miles 9 3.3%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Feb 2006 peak 20 Jul 2026

NHTSA investigations into the 2006 Cadillac DTS

An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.

EA08010 Opened 12 Jun 2008 Closed 8 Sep 2008 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

IN A LETTER DATED AUGUST 27, 2008, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (GM) NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 08V-441) TO ADDRESS A SAFETY RELATEDDEFECT THAT CAN RESULT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IN APPROXIMATELY 850,000 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID OPTION.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES OF THIS INVESTIGATION COMPRISE OVER THREE-QUARTERS OF THE RECALL POPULATION. ACCORDING TO GM, A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID HEATER MODULE MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES...

Recalls on the 2006 Cadillac DTS

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

Canada — Transport Canada

Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.

Recall 2014246 186,013 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight or the vehicle goes off-road or is subjected to some other jarring event. If this were to occur, engine power, power steering and power braking would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. The timing of the key movement out of the “run” position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may also result in the airbags not deploying in a subsequent collision, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: For each key, dealers will install two key rings and modify the key ring opening shape. Note: Until the correction is performed, all items should be removed from the key ring.

Recall 2010189 99,000 units in Canada

Accessories

On certain vehicles equipped with a Heated Washer Fluid System (HWFS), a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. A repair was implemented in a recall in 2008, however, there have been new reports of thermal incidents on heated washer fluid system modules after this improvement was installed. This situation may cause some minor distortion, but also could lead to melting of the plastic around the heated washer fluid system, or cause a fire. Correction: Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page will be provided and inserted in the Owner Manual to document the removal of the feature.

Recall 2008313 54,431 units in Canada

Other

On certain vehicles equipped with a heated washer fluid system, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. This situation may cause other electrical features to malfunction which could cause smoke and in some cases a fire. Correction: Dealer will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse.

Recall 2006075 833 units in Canada

Steering

On certain vehicles, the power steering pressure hose may separate at one of the crimps, causing a fluid leak. Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire. Additionally, a steering fluid leak may lead to a loss of power steering assist, requiring increased steering effort at low speeds. Correction: Dealers will replace the power steering pressure hose.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

Greenville, MS Crash 3 injured

AIR BAGS

Suffered chemical burn to my right lower arm after airbag deployed & ruptured in my 2006 Cadillac DTS sedan during a front-impact motor vehicle accident.

NHTSA complaint #11568842 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 75,000 miles Memphis, TN Fire

ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC DTS. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ODOR OF BURNING OIL WAS PRESENT. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (BUD DAVIS CADILLAC LOCATED IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE GASKETS AND SEALS WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

NHTSA complaint #11006408 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 130,450 miles Hamden, CT Fire

ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC DTS. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, AN OIL ODOR WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT GRAY SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE HOOD OF VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THE OIL PAN GASKET WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,450.

NHTSA complaint #10930048 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 100,000 miles Southfield, MI Fire

POWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC DTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUGHT FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

NHTSA complaint #10681452 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 100,000 miles Southfield, MI Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC DTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUGHT FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

NHTSA complaint #10681452 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 100,000 miles Carrollton, AL Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ROLLED OVER. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DITCH AND THE WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE ONLY THROUGH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE ARM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL) AFTER THE CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

NHTSA complaint #10645055 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

at 192,000 miles Lanham, MD

STEERING

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated that a recurring power steering failure had occurred at startup, and the steering wheel was firm. The contact stated that upon adding power steering fluid to the power steering reservoir, there was an immediate power steering fluid leak. Additionally, the brakes and check engine warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V105000 (Steering). However, after contacting the manufacturer, the contact was informed the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was referred to a local dealer for potential assistance from Goodwill. The failure mileage was approximately 192,000.

NHTSA complaint #11752407 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Urbandale, IA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Driving at night on I-29 South and headlights went off intermittently but not simultaneously. Headlamps continued intermittent cut-out until reached destination (approx 3 hours later). As a safety issue for driving while dark, had both assemblies replaced at Cadillac dealer for approx $3,950.00. Replacement was Cadillac recommendation as it was stated the electronics do fail in these headlight assemblies. After replacement and as a follow-up, new assemblies were installed and are not sealed against the elements. In February 2024, on a 5,000 mile trip, drove several hours during cold, snowy and raining conditions. Both headlight assemblies had a considerable amount of moisture inside the lens housings (see photo). Cadillac dealer did replace one of the new headlight assemblies due to moisture accumulation in assembly under parts warranty, but not both.

NHTSA complaint #11577860 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Urbandale, IA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

While driving at night in July, 2023 on [XXX] , both headlights began to go out intermittently but not simultaneously. Continued driving for approximately 3 hours to final destination. Took to local Cadillac dealer for diagnostics (Invoice [XXX]) and after dialogue with dealer had both assemblies replaced as was informed the electronics have been noted to fail in these assemblies. I replaced both assemblies for approximately $2,950.00 (Invoice [XXX}). As a follow-up, during a recent 5,000 mile trip during February 2024, driving in cold, rain, snow and road spray conditions for days, both headlight assemblies accumulated a significant amount of moisture (see photo) behind the lenses. Cadillac dealer did replace left assembly (drivers side) under parts warranty but not the right side. Both headlight assemblies are operating without incident since replacement, except as noted above on assemblies not sealed against environment/elements. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11577865 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Urbandale, IA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Driving at night on I-29 South and headlights went off intermittently but not simultaneously. Headlamps continued intermittent cut-out until reached destination (approx 3 hours later). As a safety issue for driving while dark, had both assemblies replaced at Cadillac dealer for approx $3,950.00. Replacement was Cadillac recommendation as it was stated the electronics do fail in these headlight assemblies. After replacement and as a follow-up, new assemblies were installed and are not sealed against the elements. In February 2024, on a 5,000 mile trip, drove several hours during cold, snowy and raining conditions. Both headlight assemblies had a considerable amount of moisture inside the lens housings (see photo). Cadillac dealer did replace one of the new headlight assemblies due to moisture accumulation in assembly under parts warranty, but not both.

NHTSA complaint #11577860 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Urbandale, IA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

While driving at night in July, 2023 on [XXX] , both headlights began to go out intermittently but not simultaneously. Continued driving for approximately 3 hours to final destination. Took to local Cadillac dealer for diagnostics (Invoice [XXX]) and after dialogue with dealer had both assemblies replaced as was informed the electronics have been noted to fail in these assemblies. I replaced both assemblies for approximately $2,950.00 (Invoice [XXX}). As a follow-up, during a recent 5,000 mile trip during February 2024, driving in cold, rain, snow and road spray conditions for days, both headlight assemblies accumulated a significant amount of moisture (see photo) behind the lenses. Cadillac dealer did replace left assembly (drivers side) under parts warranty but not the right side. Both headlight assemblies are operating without incident since replacement, except as noted above on assemblies not sealed against environment/elements. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11577865 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Greenville, MS Crash 3 injured

AIR BAGS

Suffered chemical burn to my right lower arm after airbag deployed & ruptured in my 2006 Cadillac DTS sedan during a front-impact motor vehicle accident.

NHTSA complaint #11568842 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 78,000 miles Clinton Township, MI

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start as needed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic however, no failure was found. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and no failure was found. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated there was a button on the radio that was stuck, causing the battery power to be drained. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 78,000.

NHTSA complaint #11489589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 132,000 miles Dundalk, MD

ENGINE

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated he became aware that oil was leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the oil pan was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred and the oil pan was replaced again. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 132,000.

NHTSA complaint #11483650 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Van Nuys, CA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The Service Stabilitrak and Service Traction Control error message come on periodically and when on the car seems to run rough. Message shuts off then could hit a bump and comes on again. You never know when it is going to come on and when on it shuts off the traction control and could be dangerous.

NHTSA complaint #11473380 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Evans, GA

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I called OnStar because my car would not start and they sent someone from GM. The guy looked at my car, could not identify the problem, so I got it towed to a repair shop. Ends up, I had to replace the transmission. The repair shop ran electric test on the vehicle and no codes or issues. My dash is now reading service power steering and this is a safety issue that needs to be fixed by the manufacturer.

NHTSA complaint #11461898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Evans, GA

STEERING

I called OnStar because my car would not start and they sent someone from GM. The guy looked at my car, could not identify the problem, so I got it towed to a repair shop. Ends up, I had to replace the transmission. The repair shop ran electric test on the vehicle and no codes or issues. My dash is now reading service power steering and this is a safety issue that needs to be fixed by the manufacturer.

NHTSA complaint #11461898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Evans, GA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I called OnStar because my car would not start and they sent someone from GM. The guy looked at my car, could not identify the problem, so I got it towed to a repair shop. Ends up, I had to replace the transmission. The repair shop ran electric test on the vehicle and no codes or issues. My dash is now reading service power steering and this is a safety issue that needs to be fixed by the manufacturer.

NHTSA complaint #11461898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Oxnard, CA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

So we bought the car. In 2012 or 2013. And in 2014 we received a yellow letter in the mail saying that our car needed to be serviced for a recall. We set it up. Ended up taking it in To be serviced for the recalls. Not knowing in 2008 they recalled what is now going wrong in the car, I didn’t say anything at the time we repaired it. It they didn’t either I believe and even if we didn’t say anything they honestly should’ve just repaired the part that was messed up for us and then let us know: now we have spent so much money towing our car back to our house so that it is safe, and have missed appointments, been stranded, I mean we have really, honestly and truly, very very compromised but this issue with the electrical system Our car is having all the time since this recall repair was administered: NOW IT HAS JUST GOTTEN SO BAD WE CAN NOYT EVEN DRIVE IT. We will get stuck where ever we turn it off unfortunately. I’ve not looked online at information taken all the necessary needs to find out if my vehicle was given the recall before we owned it just to be sure too, it was not. I know that everything that I have read relates directly perfectly to Every single issue that we are have ig Now on our car. The recall from 2014 the key doesn’t come out the ignition anymore and that’s very good, but I know that The CADILLAC Dealer, DID NOT!! Install any other part into the car but that service it asked for. Like beyond a doubt I don’t know what to do and would love to be able to get some answers soon. Thank you very much. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA complaint #11437278 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Oxnard, CA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

So we bought the car. In 2012 or 2013. And in 2014 we received a yellow letter in the mail saying that our car needed to be serviced for a recall. We set it up. Ended up taking it in To be serviced for the recalls. Not knowing in 2008 they recalled what is now going wrong in the car, I didn’t say anything at the time we repaired it. It they didn’t either I believe and even if we didn’t say anything they honestly should’ve just repaired the part that was messed up for us and then let us know: now we have spent so much money towing our car back to our house so that it is safe, and have missed appointments, been stranded, I mean we have really, honestly and truly, very very compromised but this issue with the electrical system Our car is having all the time since this recall repair was administered: NOW IT HAS JUST GOTTEN SO BAD WE CAN NOYT EVEN DRIVE IT. We will get stuck where ever we turn it off unfortunately. I’ve not looked online at information taken all the necessary needs to find out if my vehicle was given the recall before we owned it just to be sure too, it was not. I know that everything that I have read relates directly perfectly to Every single issue that we are have ig Now on our car. The recall from 2014 the key doesn’t come out the ignition anymore and that’s very good, but I know that The CADILLAC Dealer, DID NOT!! Install any other part into the car but that service it asked for. Like beyond a doubt I don’t know what to do and would love to be able to get some answers soon. Thank you very much. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA complaint #11437278 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Oxnard, CA

ENGINE

So we bought the car. In 2012 or 2013. And in 2014 we received a yellow letter in the mail saying that our car needed to be serviced for a recall. We set it up. Ended up taking it in To be serviced for the recalls. Not knowing in 2008 they recalled what is now going wrong in the car, I didn’t say anything at the time we repaired it. It they didn’t either I believe and even if we didn’t say anything they honestly should’ve just repaired the part that was messed up for us and then let us know: now we have spent so much money towing our car back to our house so that it is safe, and have missed appointments, been stranded, I mean we have really, honestly and truly, very very compromised but this issue with the electrical system Our car is having all the time since this recall repair was administered: NOW IT HAS JUST GOTTEN SO BAD WE CAN NOYT EVEN DRIVE IT. We will get stuck where ever we turn it off unfortunately. I’ve not looked online at information taken all the necessary needs to find out if my vehicle was given the recall before we owned it just to be sure too, it was not. I know that everything that I have read relates directly perfectly to Every single issue that we are have ig Now on our car. The recall from 2014 the key doesn’t come out the ignition anymore and that’s very good, but I know that The CADILLAC Dealer, DID NOT!! Install any other part into the car but that service it asked for. Like beyond a doubt I don’t know what to do and would love to be able to get some answers soon. Thank you very much. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA complaint #11437278 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Richmond, CA

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Stabilitrak light on

NHTSA complaint #11423685 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Richmond, CA

STEERING

Stabilitrak light on

NHTSA complaint #11423685 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Richmond, CA

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Stabilitrak light on

NHTSA complaint #11423685 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 104,000 miles Euless, TX

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, he became aware that the oil pan was leaking. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000. Consumer stated leak in the oil pan and vehicle is at the dealership.

NHTSA complaint #11417802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 55,000 miles Lansing, MI

ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED AN OIL LEAK UNDER HIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE HEAD GASKET TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000.

NHTSA complaint #11406723 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 58,000 miles Baraboo, WI

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I BOUGHT THIS CAR, AND THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS(AUDIO/CRUISE CONTROL) HAVE NOT WORKED, PRIOR OWNER WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE BCM. FRONT DRIVER'S HEADLIGHT INTERMITTENTLY GOES ON AND OFF WHEN DRIVING. THE STEERING WHEEL SWITCH TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT, ANGLE, AND SETTINGS FOR EACH DRIVER ALSO ARE NOT WORKING. APPARENTLY THESE ARE KNOWN ISSUES. I HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH MY 2000 CHEVY IMPALA, AND MY 2004 CHEVY IMPALA SS.

NHTSA complaint #11398595 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 58,000 miles Baraboo, WI

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

I BOUGHT THIS CAR, AND THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS(AUDIO/CRUISE CONTROL) HAVE NOT WORKED, PRIOR OWNER WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE BCM. FRONT DRIVER'S HEADLIGHT INTERMITTENTLY GOES ON AND OFF WHEN DRIVING. THE STEERING WHEEL SWITCH TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT, ANGLE, AND SETTINGS FOR EACH DRIVER ALSO ARE NOT WORKING. APPARENTLY THESE ARE KNOWN ISSUES. I HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH MY 2000 CHEVY IMPALA, AND MY 2004 CHEVY IMPALA SS.

NHTSA complaint #11398595 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 58,000 miles Baraboo, WI

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

I BOUGHT THIS CAR, AND THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS(AUDIO/CRUISE CONTROL) HAVE NOT WORKED, PRIOR OWNER WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE BCM. FRONT DRIVER'S HEADLIGHT INTERMITTENTLY GOES ON AND OFF WHEN DRIVING. THE STEERING WHEEL SWITCH TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT, ANGLE, AND SETTINGS FOR EACH DRIVER ALSO ARE NOT WORKING. APPARENTLY THESE ARE KNOWN ISSUES. I HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH MY 2000 CHEVY IMPALA, AND MY 2004 CHEVY IMPALA SS.

NHTSA complaint #11398595 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Charlotte, NC

STEERING

POWER STEER SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE. I ACTUALLY LOOKED UP SEVERAL RECALLS ON ALLDATA.COM AND THEY'RE ARE NUMEROUS OF RECALL. THESE RECALLS ARE SPECIFICALLY REFERRING TO THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THE RECALLS ARE ACTUALLY SAFETY RECALLS. I CAN'T SEEM TO GET THE RECALLS SERVICED BY ANY LOCAL DEALERS. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

NHTSA complaint #11390489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 160,000 miles Flint, MI

STEERING

MY LIGHTS I HAVE CHANGED AND TRIED EVERY THING ONLY GOT 1 TO WORK SO FAR ! I SMELL A ! BURNING SMELL ! MY POWER STEERING IS SCREWED AND LIKES A SMALL LEEK ALL ELECTRIC SOME THINGS HAS HAD ISSUES ! BLOW FUSES CIGARETTE LIGHTER STOPS WORKING CAN'T CHARGE PHONE ! BACK REAR POWER STRUTS ONLY WORK PART TIME ME L BACK UP LIGHTS THAT WARNS DON'T WORK MOST OF THE TIME ! MY KEY CAN TURN THE CAR BUT DRIVE WITH OUT KEY IN THE IGNITION THE IGNITION CAN SWITCH IT SELF ! HAVE HAD TO FIX BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS AND FRONT TIRE PROBLEMS!

NHTSA complaint #11377841 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.