2006 Cadillac DTS Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 255 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the equipment of the 2006 Cadillac DTS, 2% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 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.
“06 Cadillac DTS has had serious electrical/computer system failures since new. Vehicle will suddenly lose all electronics, instruments, lights but engine will still run. After dealer attempted repair, problems continue. Headlights flicker and sometimes go out. Gps goes to night screen during the day. Auto headlight dimmer fails. Power points, instruments, seats periodically fail. One day seat cooler will work, others it won't. Windshield wipers automatic function, rainsense starts normally but then stops in heavy rain requiring manual operation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10356544, filed 2010-09, 15,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac DTS. The vehicle was parked when the contact observed that the support arm which secured the hood in an upright position failed to function. An authorized dealer was notified of the malfunction. The technician stated that the failure occurred extremely early at relatively low mileage, and stated that the part would be replaced. The failure and current mileages were 44,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10325221, filed 2010-04, 44,000 miles“2006 Cadillac DTS has problems with the collision avoidance warning sensors. Consumer states that the problems are ongoing and believe that GM should buy the vehicle back. The consumer stated the warning sensors failed twice. The consumer stated the failure of the warning sensors, resulted in two minor accidents.”
NHTSA complaint #10240410, filed 2008-08“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac DTS. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel and the global positioning system failed numerous times. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10641959, filed 2014-10“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated that the factory jack failed to hold the vehicle while the contact was changing a tire. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The jack was not replaced. The VIN and failure mileage was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10546555, filed 2013-10Related service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
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 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
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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