2006 Cadillac STS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 139 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Cadillac STS, 4% of the 139 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“4/14 - car was shutting off intermittently, pulled over in hotel parking lot and a gentlemen came up to car to tell me that it was smoking, got out and there was a fire at the rear of the car. Ran into hotel and got fire extinguisher to put it out, had towed to repair shop. There determined that the terminal on the top of the fuel pump over heated and melted a hole in the top of the pump, causing fuel to leak out and catch fire -$6000 worth of damage, only used parts available to fix car. 8/14 recall was released about fuel module and harness. …”
NHTSA complaint #10725628, filed 2015-06, 103,723 miles“The brake and rotors ware out in 22,500 miles on the 2006 Cadillac STS with je5. This is very bad the rotors are too thin to be cut, and must be replace at a cost of 950.00 dollars I was told the this is not a cover part after 7500 hundred miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10217905, filed 2008-02, 22,500 miles“Car (2006 Cadillac STS) was being driven, three occupants in vehicle, when brakes were applied. Brake pedal became soft and went to the floor upon braking for an intersection. Through pumping the brakes, car was able to be stopped. The brake warning light came on. Car was limped home at approximately 15 MPH. Tow service was called and car was taken to dealership from which it was purchased (a non Cadillac dealership). That dealership checked the issue and stated that all four metal brake lines were severely corroded. …”
NHTSA complaint #10477091, filed 2012-09, 85,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac STS. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle anti-theft system and the brakes seized without warning causing the vehicle to stall. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 119,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10684304, filed 2015-02, 119,000 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…
- 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 29% |
| 2009 | 3 | 20% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 7 | 7% |
| 2004 | 1 | 14% |
| 2003 | 2 | 25% |
| 2002 | 3 | 43% |
| 2001 | 2 | 17% |
| 2000 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2006 Cadillac STS
57 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Cadillac STS
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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