2006 Cadillac STS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 139 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Cadillac STS, 4% of the 139 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,750 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.
“Certain times while driving, the traction assist comes on, and all power is lost to the engine. Lights are still on, car is still on, but gas does not accelerate and car is hard to steer. I have had to pull over 6 times in the last few months, turn the car off, restart and hope it does not happen again.”
NHTSA complaint #11231527, filed 2019-07, 99,500 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac STS. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway at approximately 2 MPH, the driver's side tie rod fractured into two pieces. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the tie rod was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11560931, filed 2023-12, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac STS. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power while the service stability warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the power steering failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10723486, filed 2015-06, 140,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac STS. While driving various speeds, the steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the failure could not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10897206, filed 2016-08Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: 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 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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