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SteeringPart report

2006 Cadillac DTS Steering Problems

Complaints
33about this part
Share
13%of 255 total for the year
Median mileage
90,466miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Cadillac DTS, 13% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,466 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.

“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

“Power steering hose leaking causing the wheel to lock up. Have called GM about this and they said it wasn't a recall... Took it to easton Cadillac services and the gave me the sheet that showed it was between the VIN# that was affected in the power steering hose recall. 6u146663-6u550288... My VIN#6u187900... It has the same problems that was indicated on the recall and GM is unwilling to right their wrong.”

NHTSA complaint #10649440, filed 2014-10, 94,864 miles

“My lights I have changed and tried every thing only got 1 to work so far ! I smell a ! Burning smell ! My power steering is screwed and likes a small leek all electric some things has had issues ! Blow fuses cigarette lighter stops working can't charge phone ! Back rear power struts only work part time me l back up lights that warns don't work most of the time ! My key can turn the car but drive with out key in the ignition the ignition can switch it self ! Have had to fix battery and alternator problems and front tire problems!”

NHTSA complaint #11377841, filed 2020-12, 160,000 miles

“Power steering hoses leaks, and oil pan gasket leaks I have oil in the street and in my drive way/garage because the power steering hoses are leaking they will only repair some VIN # cars for the power steering. …”

NHTSA complaint #10496661, filed 2013-02, 80,000 miles

“Power steering hose connection failed, GM refused to fix recall (NHTSA campaign id number 06v105000), they said that my VIN was not apart of the recall, only on units built from dec 06 through feb 06, my car was build in mar 06.... Dealer said that this is the faulty part... Paid 519.49 for the fix and 110.00for a tow... Were afraid to drive might start engine fire.... Gm should recall all of these cars with faulty hoses.”

NHTSA complaint #10279370, filed 2009-08, 71,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2011213%
201015%
200939%
200856%
200788%
20063313%
2005333%
2004114%

Other parts of the 2006 Cadillac DTS

Electrical system
79 complaints
Exterior lighting
79 complaints
Engine
38 complaints
Vehicle speed control
17 complaints
Air bags
12 complaints
Seats
12 complaints
Tires
10 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Electronic stability control
6 complaints
Equipment
6 complaints
Transmission 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 29, 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