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2006 Cadillac DTS recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 |
| Steering | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 23, 201414V355000 | Electrical system: ignitionIf the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V355000
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| Jun 4, 201010V240000 | Electrical systemIT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V240000
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| Aug 28, 200808V441000 | Electrical systemTHIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V441000
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| Apr 5, 200606V105000 | Steering: hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connectionsIF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST MAY BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED AT LOW SPEEDS. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V105000
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Owner complaints by component255
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 79 | 31 |
| Exterior lighting | 79 | 31 |
| Engine | 38 | 15 |
| Steering | 33 | 13 |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 7 |
| Air bags | 12 | 5 |
| Seats | 12 | 5 |
| Tires | 10 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 4 |
| Power train | 6 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 2 |
| Equipment | 5 | 2 |
| Visibility | 5 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 2 |
14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Steering
“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated that a recurring power steering failure had occurred at startup, and the steering wheel was firm.”
- Electrical system
“Driving at night on I-29 South and headlights went off intermittently but not simultaneously. Headlamps continued intermittent cut-out until reached destination (approx 3 hours later).”
- Electrical system
“While driving at night in July, 2023 on [XXX] , both headlights began to go out intermittently but not simultaneously. Continued driving for approximately 3 hours to final destination.”
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2006 Cadillac DTS recall questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Cadillac DTS have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Cadillac DTS. The most recent, 14V355000 (reported June 23, 2014), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2006 Cadillac DTS recalls for?
The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Cadillac DTS?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 79 complaints out of 255 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 14 crashs and 10 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 Cadillac DTS?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Cadillac dealer.
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