2006 Cadillac STS Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 139 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2006 Cadillac STS, 4% of the 139 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 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.
“The passenger side air bag sensor stopped working. A warning light on the dash came on. Nothing happened to make it stop working, it is just a faulty part. The Cadillac dealer gave me a estimate stating that the module needs to be replaced. However, they did not offer to do so under warranty. I think this should be a recalled item since I see a long list of this same complaint on this same model and some other Cadillac models.”
NHTSA complaint #10550787, filed 2013-11, 90,000 miles“At approximately 72,000 miles my Cadillac's passenger seat light began to act up and would go on and off when someone would sit in the front passenger seat. I am single and rarely ever have a passenger in the front seat. Approximately two times per month someone rides in this seat. The last time someone sat in the front passenger seat, I traveled 10 miles round trip on 1/19/2012, the service air bag and air bag red light indicator came on the dash and since then will not go off. I take extraordinary care of my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10447224, filed 2012-02, 72,000 miles“I have had to have the right seat bezel replaced 4 times when the bexel breaks the seat control wires rub on the sharp edges of the seat frame. They keep replacing it. The tech manager said it is a bad design there is nothing they can about but keep replacing it...this has been over a two year time period.”
NHTSA complaint #10233084, filed 2008-07, 15,000 miles“I got up one morning to do to my fathers house . While I was driving , I heard a popping sound coming from the passenger seat. I thought maybe it was something in my door pocket bouncing around. I continued driving but a few minutes later ,I saw smoke coming from under the passenger seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10365160, filed 2010-11“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac STS. The contact stated that the plastic molding which surrounds the seats broke off at least three times. The molding houses the wiring system which controls the seat adjustments. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions, where the molding was replaced under warranty. The failure continued to recur. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would contact the dealer to obtain more information about the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 74,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10418320, filed 2011-08, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
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 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
5 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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