2006 Cadillac CTS Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 10%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Cadillac CTS, 10% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving the vehicle and was hit from behind and went into a curb. My airbags did not deploy and the car would not restart. The engine completely shut off. The car continue to have problems with the engine and smoking after it was repaired by a GM dealer. We had to turn the car in and file bankruptcy after it stopped working.”
NHTSA complaint #10826007, filed 2016-02, 40,000 miles“Check engine light came on and the Cadillac dealer as well as two independent shops gave the same diagnosis -- the timing chains [3] had evidently 'stretched' -- no recall, no warranty -- only $1,500.00 out of my pocket -- who ever heard of such a dumb thing, this is not a toyota with timing belts -- I am truly disgusted, that's the end of cadillacs for me --”
NHTSA complaint #10561225, filed 2014-01, 75,000 miles“Timing chain missing teeth due to tensioner problem in the vehicle. I believe this is a more than common problem with the vehicle according to google reports. Please investigate. This problem could have killed me and my children as we left from church”
NHTSA complaint #11084315, filed 2018-04, 110,000 miles“I had timing chain done on my car in oct. Of 2011 at jack wolf in belvedire, il at the time the car was fixed under a extended warranty. I then had the same problem happen again jan. 2013. I called GM I was told that then would not fix it even though it had only been a year and 6 months since the problem happen before.”
NHTSA complaint #10505851, filed 2013-04, 95,000 miles“While returning from a trip, the engine shut off and all the power in the car was gone, while driving (in motion). We had been driving approximately 1.5hrs. We were going about 65mph, when the radio and AC went off. There was a message that said something about battery reserve (?????) I turned the radio and air back on. Immediately after, service brake assist message, then entire dashboard (including speedometer) goes dead. Car shuts off and immediately decelerates. …”
NHTSA complaint #10875821, filed 2016-06, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10178949Jul 28, 2020This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10173416Feb 28, 2020This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services (including Flushing Services and Additives) and the Proper use of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10173398Feb 28, 2020This diagnostic tip provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 20% |
| 2018 | 1 | 13% |
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 13% |
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 9 | 6% |
| 2013 | 7 | 10% |
| 2012 | 6 | 9% |
| 2011 | 13 | 13% |
| 2010 | 10 | 15% |
| 2009 | 49 | 29% |
| 2008 | 22 | 13% |
| 2007 | 22 | 10% |
| 2006 | 28 | 10% |
| 2005 | 24 | 9% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 29 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2006 Cadillac CTS
87 complaintsBrakes
57 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsElectrical system
43 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology