2006 Cadillac DTS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 255 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,638miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Cadillac DTS, 4% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,638 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Gm recall 14299 should correct the problem of ignition shutting off while driving. The key moves out of the 'run' position disabling the brakes and steering,. The fix was putting a piece of plastic in my key. This does not fix the problem. I expect the ignition switch to be replaced. I did not pay $50,000 for a cheap 'fix'.”
NHTSA complaint #10655184, filed 2014-11, 78,000 miles“I own a 2006 Cadillac DTS with less than 30,000 miles. I just had to replace the brake lines due to corrosion at my expense. Although I did not experience any brake failure, as the vehicle sensors warned there was a problem, I feel that this is a result of inferior workmanship or materials and could result in serious injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10364228, filed 2010-11, 29,375 miles“I started the car, applied the brake, put it in drive and began to pull out of parking space. I applied the brakes and the pedal hit the carpet. I bumped the car in front of me. No damage. I towed the car to a garage and they found that the brake lines, 2 of them had rusted thru and there was damage to a third. The front calipers are also so rusted out that they cannot be adjusted to bleed the lines and the master cylinder is leaking. The entire system is rust effected. The car is a massachusetts car I just transported to calif. …”
NHTSA complaint #10564343, filed 2014-02, 33,901 miles“Stabilitrac/brakes warning lights on the dashboard come on intermitately, when it's hot out. Or just sitting at idle for 30 seconds. Front brakes pump on and off, when moving”
NHTSA complaint #11202741, filed 2019-04, 2 miles“2006 Cadillac DTS - brakes shudder when traveling down steep grades. Manufacture has TSB on this, with larger brake pads. But they are unwilling to cover this under their bumper to bumper warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10259292, filed 2009-02, 18,000 milesRelated 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…
- 10213760Jan 10, 2022This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
- 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
Other parts of the 2006 Cadillac DTS
79 complaintsExterior lighting
79 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsTires
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Cadillac DTS
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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