2006 Cadillac CTS problems

“Well I am uncertain but we have two 2006 Cadillac cts and both have had multiple transmissions replaced. Multiple differential problems and air bag and wireing problems”

“Engine burns 1quart of oil, 100 miles. Brakes went to floor, brake lines had holes at 69,000 miles. Driver rear axel leaks. 2006 Cadillac CTS is a lemon!! Money Pit !!!”

“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated when the vehicle was started with the key in the ignition, it was difficult to shift from park(P) to reverse(R). The contact stated that once she was able to reverse the vehicle onto the roadway, it was difficult to shift the vehicle into drive(D). The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and was able to shift into drive(D). The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over and turned the vehicle off. While attempting to start the vehicle, it was difficult turning the ignition key. The contact stated that she was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The contact stated that she was only able to jiggle the key enough to turn the vehicle off. The contact called a local dealer and explained the failure. The contact advised the dealer that she had a recall letter from the manufacturer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V394000 (Electrical System). The dealer advised the contact that the key that was stuck in the ignition was not part of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…”

“WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION, TURNING SLIGHTLY OR SHARPLY INTO A PARKING SPOT, APPROACHING A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN AT LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL BEGINS TO LOCK UP WHEN PRESSING ON IT TO STOP. UPON LOOKING INTO THIS PROBLEM, MORE OTHER PEOPLE HAVE REPLACED THE HUB AND EBCM SEVERAL TIMES AND THE ISSUE WAS STILL RECURRING. UNFORTUNATELY, THE FAULT OR PROBLEM THAT CREATED THIS UNSAFE CONDITION IS STILL UNKNOWN BY GM.”

“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving with the cruise control set to 75 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering, and the engine was misfiring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the computer was not communicating with the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the computer had malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was called but the phone disconnected. The failure mileage was approximately 181,475.”

“2006 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN, TO MAKE A TURN, A NOISE WAS IMMEDIATELY HEARD. ONCE SHE STOPPED, A BURNING SMELL WAS PRESENT AND THE BRAKES DID NOT HAVE THE SAME FEEL AS THE PEDAL FELT LOOSE AND VERY CLOSE TO THE FLOOR. SHE MANAGED TO MAKE IT TO HER DESTINATION. ONCE SHE PARKED, THE BURNING SMELL WAS VERY NOTICEABLE AND THE RIM ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS VERY HOT. THE NEXT DAY, SHE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER. A FEW DAYS LATER, THEY INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE CALIPER HAD LOCKED UP ON THE DRIER'S FRONT WHEEL AND THE BRAKE HOSES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALL AT A COST OF $ 1500.00. THE DEALER STATED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, WHEN THE CONSUMER RETURNED HOME SHE DISCOVERED HER VEHICLE WAS RECALL IN 2010. *JB”