2006 Cadillac CTS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 57about this part
- Share
- 21%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 57 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Cadillac CTS, 21% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. We have taken it to multiple dealers and they say they cannot fixt the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11154340, filed 2018-11, 120,000 miles“My back center brake light no longer works and since this was pointed out to me earlier this month, I have noticed at least four other CTS cars with the same issue. They range from my year ('06) to at least 2009. And when quoted a price ($600+!) I balked at having it replaced. Anyone else notice this or have this issue?”
NHTSA complaint #10745208, filed 2015-07, 97,000 miles“The brakes fail especially when turning right. I have taken it to two mechanics and they tell me they cannot fix it. I've talked with the dealer and they were not helpful. So I am now stuck with a vehicle I cannot repair, sell or drive. I understand there is a class action suit against GM. I don t know if it would be helpful but I would like to be included. I need the car daily and cannot rely on it since it is a continual problem. Can you help?”
NHTSA complaint #11118845, filed 2018-08, 24,000 miles“Coming of the turnpike this morning and when I tried to stop my car it kept going I had to put my car in park so that the car could come to a stop. This has not been my first time dealing with this problem when turning into a parking space my car does the same thing. I have took my car to the dealer and they found nothing wrong with the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10361711, filed 2010-10, 78,200 miles“I have read numerous complaints for the same issue I am reporting on the internet on various websites. The dealership mechanics can't determine the issues and something has to be done! The first time I experienced the problem I was slowly (less than 5mph) turning the steering wheel in the right direction into a parking space and the vehicle would not stop, it jumped the sidewalk, but stopped before hitting the building. …”
NHTSA complaint #10567575, filed 2014-03, 80,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V105000Mar 17, 2010General motors has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2003-2007 cadillac cts vehicles currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut…Covers: Cadillac CTS 2003–2007
Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 18% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 7 | 10% |
| 2012 | 9 | 14% |
| 2011 | 6 | 6% |
| 2010 | 6 | 9% |
| 2009 | 14 | 8% |
| 2008 | 22 | 13% |
| 2007 | 59 | 27% |
| 2006 | 57 | 21% |
| 2005 | 34 | 12% |
| 2004 | 38 | 17% |
| 2003 | 47 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2006 Cadillac CTS
87 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Cadillac CTS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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