2006 Cadillac CTS Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2006 Cadillac CTS, 3% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,200 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“3/15/2018 console lite up, showing symbol for emission control problem appeared on my instrument panel while I was driving. 3/19/2018 had vehicle checked. Advised catalytic converter needs replacement. Cadillac contacted - they deny any recall issued. Vehice original mileage 91632”
NHTSA complaint #11080345, filed 2018-03, 1 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 miles“Pulling into a parking space at my childs daycare facility and my traction control light and ABS light came on as vehicle was stopping and began to accelerate then came to a stop. To my understanding GM has not issued a recall or a fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10537073, filed 2013-08, 33,000 miles“The service air bag light came on and has deactivated the passenger side air bag. The problem is being caused by the passenger seat sensor. This is the same issue that is already on the recall for 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS, but according to the Cadillac dealer, the recall does not involve my VIN. I suggest that the nhsta review the recall and add all 2005 - 2007 Cadillac CTS vehicles that display the air bag error be included on the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10390628, filed 2011-03, 100,000 miles“I am reporting that I had an incident with my key being stuck in the ignition, the key could not be removed from the ignition.the car was taken to the dealer who said it was a computer problem. A refurbished part was used to replace the part in the ECM. It cost $791. 19 to correct the situation, within 5 days it happened again. The part was deemed faulty and replaced. Please review and determine if my car should have been on the recall list. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #10610417, filed 2014-07Related service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 30% |
| 2018 | 1 | 13% |
| 2017 | 4 | 15% |
| 2016 | 4 | 13% |
| 2015 | 8 | 16% |
| 2014 | 13 | 9% |
| 2013 | 7 | 10% |
| 2012 | 7 | 11% |
| 2011 | 5 | 5% |
| 2010 | 7 | 10% |
| 2009 | 10 | 6% |
| 2008 | 18 | 10% |
| 2007 | 9 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 16 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2006 Cadillac CTS
87 complaintsBrakes
57 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine cooling
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology