cadillac sts Problems

cadillac sts 2006 Complaints

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

(1) our 2006 cadillac sts repeatedly fails to sense the occupant in the passenger side of the vehicle and fails to trigger the passenger-side air bag sensor to activate. this is a safety issue. the only way the sensor will activate is if the passenger squirms around in the seat in an awkward way to have the sensor sense the occupant. but this is not always possible and on two occasions the passenger airbag sensor actually shut off after a refueling operation and restarting the vehicle even though the passenger never left the vehicle and had not changed position. (2) failure of the passenger sensor to sense an occupant, if not noticed by the driver, or passenger and taking action to attempt to reset it would cause the air bag not to deploy in the event of a collision. (3) the dealership tried for over a week to solve the problem, but would only say that the procedure to activate the sensor requires the passenger to enter and sit in the vehicle in a certain convoluted way that is basically un-natural and impossible for certain passengers to achieve. after repeated calls to gm customer service and raising the issue with the better business bureau we were told that gm engineers are "not allowed to modify the airbag sensor system because it was specified and controlled by the federal government." further " it is against the law for them to attempt to fix the problem even though they sympathize with my problem." (4) from my perspective it appears that some design/engineering constraints have been forced on the manufacturer by the federal government which makes this situation untenable and creates a safety hazard for people who are not able to properly seat themselves in the passenger side of the vehicle. i think the design specs need to be challenged and recalls issued to make the passenger-side airbag sensors properly sense an occupant that any reasonable person would expect to be protected by the passenger airbag system. *nm

Reported in: PLYMOUTH MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677960

OTHER

all cars and suvs manufactured by gm's cadillac division have been built with instrument panels (ips) that do not allow the driver to know how fast he is going above a certain speed when the speedometer has been calibrated in kmh. the us is now a metric country and all measurement systems should be in both english and metric calibration. every other domestic and foreign manufacturer is required by law to have ip speedometers that read in both systems. these speedometer faceplates have a larger mph reading and a smaller kph one below it so that drivers always know how fast they are driving all the way up to the top speed of the vehicles. but not so cadillac. cadillac only has one numeric reading on the speedometer face. the speedometer face therefore reads to 160 in the case of the cadillac srx for example. however if the driver decides to switch the ip to metric he will not know how fast he is going above 160 kph which is 100 mph. you might say so what since you are not allowed to legally drive 100 mph plus in the us. perhaps, but many people take their cars to mexico, canada and europe - all places where those speeds are either tolerated or in some cases legal. if cadillac continues to sell vehicles with this quirk they should allow as an option the ability to get the kph graded speedometer (ie the one sold in canada, mexico, europe, china, japan, australia and everywhere else). it is a safety issue to always know your correct speed in the two systems mandated by us law. *nm

Reported in: NEW YORK NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT

car has zero traction in snow and is very dangerous to drive. *nm

Reported in: MINNEAPOLIS MN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DC67A650

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

dt*: the contact stated while traveling 45 mph, the vehicle stalled on five different occasions. the service dealer could not duplicate the problem. the contact expressed concern that the vehicle was unsafe and thought this could be an electrical problem.*ak

Reported in: STATEN ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

october 8, 2006 i was involved in an accident in my 2006 cadillac sts where a truck crossed the median on a four lane highway and hit my car in the side. the impact was so severe it bent the center post between the doors and needless to say i had to be cut out of the vehicle. the side air bags did not deploy. a few days earlier i had taken the car to the dealership with my mother sitting in the front seat and the sign on the mirror read "airbag off". cadillac assigned a service request number 1-437819043 but to date refuse to discuss this issue with me. question: has anyone else experienced a similar problem with the airbags? are we riding around with the false impression we are protected?? december 7, 2006 i did hear from a cadillac representative today. the cadillac representative advised me my car did not have side and curtain air bags and it was only available as an option. i asked him to give me the option number. needless to say we got into an argument and i told him i could not believe a representative of cadillac would tell me such erroneous information. all those air bags are standard on the sts. apparently this is a very incompetent group of people and i have been assigned to a rock. anyhow they are going to retrieve the airbag monitoring box in an effort to reconstruct what happened. *nm

Reported in: YORKTOWN VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DW677360

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

2006 cadillac sts four wheel drive v8. the rear differential lock-up without warning going at 65 mph on i-94 eb freeway at the 10 mile rd exit in michigan causing the vehicle to be out of control and spin around three times in a circle from the left lane to the right lane across the entire freeway coming to a complete halt on the right side shoulder. the vehicle came close to upending and rolling over. lucky the driver behind the cadillac was able to keep control of their car and bring it to a stop which helped th prevent any oncoming vehicles to hit the cadillac. the locking up of the differential was a violent reaction causing the driver to have no control over the vehicle because the car turned off. the driver had no control over the spin. a report was filed with the michigan state police. the vehicle had to be towed to don gooley cadillac dealership in st. clair shores, michigan. *nm

Reported in: GROSSE POINTE SHORES MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677560

AIR BAGS

1. i started my car via remote start to warm it up.. passenger's airbag was reported via the dash controls as non-functional at that time 2. drove 100 yards and the rear window imploded into the vehicle sending shards of glass all over the interior. it resulted in many small bloody cuts and scratches 3. selling dealer would not respond to the issue. non-selling dealer towed the car for repair. *jb

Reported in: FAIRFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677760

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

car is 2006 cadillac sts4 awd with 3.6l v6 engine. rear differential leaks oil, car has 7,000 miles. brought it in for service and a seal was replaced. less than 60 days later it is leaking again.*ak

Reported in: MOUNT AIRY MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

tl*the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. the contact stated that the vehicle fails to operate properly while driving in snow. the vehicle slides and causes crashes because there is no traction. the contact was involved in a crash , but no police report was filed. the manufacturer stated that nothing could be done and suggested the contact purchase new tires to accommodate the weather conditions. the current mileage is 22,000 and failure mileage was 15,000.

Reported in: ST. PAUL MN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DW677360

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

tl*the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. while driving 2 mph, the contact accidentally touched the off button for the engine while attempting to adjust the air conditioner. the brake pedal was not depressed at the time. the dealer stated that this was normal for the remote start and turn off feature. the current and failure mileages were 8,000.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677460

SUSPENSION

i lease a 2006 cadillac sts with 35,000 miles driven. for the past 6,000 miles, an increasing thumping noise has been emanating from the front wheels. i brought it to the cadillac dealer i got it from (country cadillac gmc buick, huntington, ny) and their brief synopsis indicated that the tires were worn out, because there are flat spots on them causing the thumping. the problem is, cadillac explicitly warranty?s the tires from defects for full replacement during the bumper to bumper coverage of 5 year/50,000 miles. i contacted michelin to discuss warranty coverage and they instructed me to bring the car into a service center to analyze for warranty. their analysis indicates that any wear of this type is mechanical in nature, and it is a root cause within the front end of the car. i contacted cadillac customer service specifically (and adamantly) requested that a regional representative from cadillac come to the dealership to review the car with me & the dealers service manager. after fully disclosing all the information about the tread life (which michelin clearly claims that there is a minimum of 3/32" active life left before the low level indicator bands are breached) and that the "flat spots" are not normal tread wear, and that i require a meeting to review the situation. i received a call back from the customer service representative informing me that this is also not a warranty issue. this is the problem. i know that my car has an inherent problem. this wear irregularity is currently a serious safety issue, and i need new tires before an incident happens. my contention is this; cadillac is ignoring the underlying problem, blaming it on "worn out" tires, when in fact there is a major problem. i will replace these tires, but the point is cadillac really should, and also should actively be reviewing the car front end for defects; one which deteriorates critical safety components on my car.

Reported in: YAPHANK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677860

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. while the contact's spouse attempted to park the vehicle with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle surged through the fence. she continued to depress the brake pedal and the vehicle finally stopped. the front grill and hood were damaged. the vehicle was driven to the dealer immediately for inspection. the dealer found nothing wrong with the vehicle. there were no injuries. the speed was unknown. the current mileage was 3,362 and failure mileage was 3,342.

Reported in: PILESGROVE NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DW677060

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

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.

Reported in: GADSDEN AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DC67A260

AIR BAGS

2006 cadillac sts does not set air bag to on when a person who weighs less than 103 pounds sits in the passenger seat. while the air bag is off, the seat belt indication does not work. cadillac refuses to fix the problem, even though it has worked correctly for the past 17 months. my wife weighs about 100 pounds.

Reported in: DAYTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. the contact received a recall notice in the beginning of february of 2008 for the differential seal on the drive axle. he called the dealer to schedule an appointment and was informed that no parts were available and they would be repairing the vehicles on a first come, first serve basis. the dealer could not provide a specific date as to when he could get his vehicle repaired. there had been no failure to date. the recall number was unknown. the current mileage was 27,000. update 04-02-08 *bf the cnonsumer stated the repair was made in march 2008

Reported in: CUMBERLAND WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677960

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. the contact received a recall notice for the power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal. on march 1, 2008, he took the vehicle to the dealer for repair and was informed that they did not have the part available, and would call him when it arrived. there had been no failure to date. the recall number was unknown. the current mileage was 15,000.

Reported in: MUSKOGEE OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677260

SEATS

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.

Reported in: LEESBURG FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677260

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle slid on black ice on the road and crashed into the shoulder lane, striking the rear wheel assembly of a semi tractor cab. the vehicle was destroyed and the driver sustained head trauma, a skull fracture, a broken left shoulder, multiple broken ribs on both sides of his body, dislocation of the right shoulder, and cuts and bruises throughout his legs and arms. none of the air bags deployed. the contact believes that had the air bags deployed, the injuries would not have been so severe. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 65,000. updated 02/24/09. *lj updated 02/24/09. *jb

Reported in: VERNON HILLS IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DC67A960

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2006 cadillac cts - check engine light has been on for 2 years; car has been stalling and/or failing to start when weather is called since march, 2007.

Reported in: LITTLE NECK, NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DC67A460

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

was involved in a side impact car crash where none of the airbags deployed. car that hit mine was traveling at least 40 mph and i was traveling at least 30 mph at impact.

Reported in: LEWISVILLE TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DW677260

AIR BAGS

was involved in a side impact car crash where none of the airbags deployed. car that hit mine was traveling at least 40 mph and i was traveling at least 30 mph at impact.

Reported in: LEWISVILLE TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DW677260

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

was involved in a side impact car crash where none of the airbags deployed. car that hit mine was traveling at least 40 mph and i was traveling at least 30 mph at impact.

Reported in: LEWISVILLE TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DW677260

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

cadillac sts.

Reported in: DREIEICH-GERMANY 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. while driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel began to shake and felt loose. the contact attempted to pull the vehicle over, but lost control and drove into a ditch. the frontal air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained injuries to her nose and broke her right ankle. the manufacturer filed case number 71741801936. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a body shop and will be repaired. the current and failure mileages were 27,000. updated 10/06/09. *lj updated 10/08/09

Reported in: YOUNGSTOWN OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DW677760

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Reported in: YOUNGSTOWN OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DW677760

POWER TRAIN

to date three rear differential "repairs" have been performed on my 2006 cadillac sts and i am making an appointment for a fourth. each time the parts were supposedly replaced. at this point am becoming afraid to drive my vehicle as the harsh grinding noise and rear thuds and thumps are quite disconcerting.

Reported in: SAN BERNARDINO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677560

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

car stopped running while traveling on a freeway doing 70 mph with no warning. total loss of power, a/c, brakes, steering, and windows (loss of all power assisted functions and accessories).

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677660

SEATS

seat bezels on right side broke 5 times on left side 1 time these hold the controls for the seats when they break lose the wires rub on the stamp metal frame of the seat witch could short them causing a fire. they do not how to fix the problem they just replace with the same part..

Reported in: LEESBURG FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677260

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts which was purchased february 2007. while driving 60 mph he fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed into a stone divider. the air bags did not deploy at the time of the crash. the front of the vehicle bounced off the stone wall causing the vehicle to spin in a 180 degree turn and then the rear end crashed into the same stone wall. the contact suffered a broken nose. he was treated at a local hospital. to date, the manufacturer had not been contacted. the current and failure mileages were 27,000.

Reported in: MULLINS SC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DC67A960

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. while driving 60 mph a crash occurred and the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was destroyed. the air bag light warning light never came on to indicate that it was malfunctioning. the contact is concerned about the safety risk. the failure mileage was 27000. updated 01/29/10. *lj updated 01/29/10.*jb

Reported in: MULLINS SC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DC67A960

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. the contact stated the vehicle as being inspected by the dealer for an unrelated issue when the contact was informed that the dealer was test driving the vehicle and the front axle fractured. the dealer replaced the axle. the failure and current mileages were 53,027. updated 11/03/10. *lj

Reported in: OCONOMOWOC WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DC67A960

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

stopped the vehicle, placed into park position, shut off car and engaged emergency brake. removed seat belt, driver and passenger opened doors to exit. engine at that time went into a very high rpm making a horrible loud whining noise and auto accelerated in reverse with car in park and emergency brake on. tried to stop the vehicle but brake pedal went to floor. no control of the vehicle and rode the vehicle as it reversed on its own, onto street, through the intersection ,colliding with a parked car and coming to rest with the rear of the car against a building. speed unknown, no airbags deployed, small injuries.

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DW677160

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DW677160

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DW677160

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning increasing in speed up to 80 mph. the contact was able to slow the vehicle down by applying the brakes when the failure occurred. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who informed the contact they've never heard of any vehicle accelerating. the dealer performed a diagnostic test and could not find a problem with the vehicle. after leaving the dealer the contact notice a recall via the interment regarding the vehicle speed control (06v007000). the vin was not a part of the recall. the contact stated that the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs since this was a known safety issue. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: STOCKTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677060

SEATS

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.

Reported in: SUMMIT MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677760

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

sudden failure h2505 electronic brake and traction control module 2006 cadillac sts alll wheel drive 50799 miles repaired at dealer.

Reported in: NEWTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677760

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

sudden failure h2505 electronic brake and traction control module 2006 cadillac sts alll wheel drive 50799 miles repaired at dealer.

Reported in: NEWTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677760

WHEELS

tl*the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. the contact stated that the tires were leaking air. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop to have the tires replaced. while having both front tires replaced, the contact was informed that one of the front and one of the rear wheels were cracked. the contact was unsure of the exact location of the cracked wheels. the wheels were not replaced. two months later, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the wheels were not cracked. the failure continued. the contact had to put air into the tires almost daily. the failure mileage was 33,931 and the current mileage was 37,950.

Reported in: LOMBARD IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677460

AIR BAGS

service passenger air bag system.

Reported in: BROWNSBURG IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677860

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

v-6 engine, purchase car with approx 30,000 miles. engine consume one qt of oil every 1400-1500 miles. use mobil one 5w30 as recommended. no leaks, engine doesn't appear to smoke. word from dealer; anything from its normal, or it will cost about $100.00 to check it out, may cost $3000.00 to ???? to have it fix.

Reported in: NEW PALESTINE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677160

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

a dec '10 press release (http://media.gm.com) announced a recall of 2005 - 2007 cadillac cts' for a specific air bag issue in the front passenger compartment. paragraph 5 of the release reads in part "owners of certain other 2005-2007 that have significantly lower incident rates will be provided free repairs for the issue for up to 10 years or 120,000 miles." i drive a 2006 sts (vs cts) and have not received an 'owners letter.' the car, however displays the exact characteristics of the air bag failure described in the release. the indications occurred no more than two weeks prior to the 12/10 publication. numerous contacts with cadillac customer service have resulted in refusals to authorize repairs to my car. one csr offered to have the repairs paid for should i pick up the cost of the diagnostics and the error be exactly what the recall specifies. a complaint filed in april with the wi dept of ag, trade and consumer affairs resulted in a call today (5/16) from a rep of gm's business resource center advising that they will again refuse my request because "...the sts model was not included in the recall." there was no reply when asked whether the sts had been included in testing with your organization prior to the recall. she reiterated that cadillac may pay for repairs after diagnosis. i have every reason to believe that the passenger air bag in my car would fail if needed. i also believe that the two models share a significant-enough level of engineering, parts and assembly that cadillac should take responsibility. considering (1) the issue isn't a potential problem but actually exists in my car, and (2) their reference of "...certain other 2005-2007 models" indicates their/your suspicion that the issue crosses over to other models, i find their position that i should pay for the diagnostics unacceptable. my request is that cadillac diagnose and fix my air bag issue at their expense. i intend to pursue the issue through the state and other means. updated 05/24/11

Reported in: WHITEFISH BAY WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677560

SEATS

tl* 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. updated 9/13/11 *cn the left front seat switch trim panel was broken. updated 10/28/11

Reported in: NEWPORT NEWS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677560

AIR BAGS

"service passenger side airbag" warning message displayed. a warning light will display saying the passengers airbag is off. problem comes and goes. this seems to be the same error that caused the cadillac cts recall. why has this not included the sts? type this problem into google and there are lots of complaints including the dts. there is a tsb: "nhtsa number: 10036512. cadillac: front passenger air bag status indicator displays off or switches from on to off with passenger in seat (replace passenger presence system (pps) module). condition may be caused by passenger presence system (pps) in right front." will there have to be an accident for the recall to be expanded?

Reported in: OSWEGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DC67A060

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

keyless door entry unlock fails. the outer handle has faulty wiring with many cars sent in for replacement and no recall performed yet. in this instance, the door lock failing can lock the driver in the car during an accident or fire and, if the person is unresponsive due to the accident, someone on the exterior of the car cannot enter through the drivers door. this poses a significant safety risk that has yet to be addressed. through my research, it commonly affects 2005 & 2006 cadillac sts model cars with the keyless entry & keyless ignition.

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677X60

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677X60

AIR BAGS

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. i took it to a dealer only to be told that the entire passenger presence system (pps) needs to be replaced and that it was going to cost me $629.00. i understand that the same problem occurred in the cadillac cts model of the same year. my question and complaint are: did the modules come from the same place and/or are they the same module and passenger presence system. why wouldn't my cadillac sts be included in that recall when i see that this has happened to so many other cadillac sts models of the same year.

Reported in: BELLEVILLE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677160

SEATS

Reported in: BELLEVILLE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677160

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: BELLEVILLE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677160

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

car lurched to left into oncoming lane, braking as it veered left. had i been driving 70 on freeway, i believe there would have been a major accident.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677460

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

car lurched to left into oncoming lane, braking as it veered left. had i been driving 70 on freeway, i believe there would have been a major accident.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677460

AIR BAGS

passenger air bag light came on and has stayed on. the air bag sensor does not recognizing a front seat passenger.

Reported in: CLARKSTON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677560

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

catalytic converter failed at approximately 83,000 miles. check engine light comes on and the manufacturer and the dealer replaced the converter. at 93,000 miles, received check engine light warning again and the code indicates that the catalytic converter is a problem. the side affect is that the car lacks power when having a need accelerate. gm has recalled the 2005 converter, but not the 2006.

Reported in: CLARKSTON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677560

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reported in: CLARKSTON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677560

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

after purchasing a used 2006 sts awd from cadillac nj in december 2009, wife noticed while making right hand turns on smooth pavement, car seems to stall temporarily not allowing me to accelerate for a few seconds and message traction active is displayed. january 18, 2010,i brought the car back to dealership to complain. they said prob bad gas in lines. put new gas in and gas treatment for water in tank. did that, didn't help. february 1, 2010 i returned to dealership to complain it was still doing it on occasion. i asked if there were any complaints on this vehicle. got a no response. may 2010 brought car back to dealership to complain. by this time my wife has refused to drive it for safety reasons (people think she is letting them into oncoming traffic when car slows down). looked on internet and found other complaints. i was told gm engineering is aware of issue and are working on solution. made complaint to gm in sept 2010 was told software update will be ready in 2 months. after getting dodged for 2 1/2 more years, made second complaint to gm april 2012. gm executive stated i can use a rental due to the seriousness of the condition losing power while driving. they said it was fixed. a week later it started again. gm executive and service manager of cadillac called to say that the car was designed that way. there is no fix on it. i told them the 2011 sts rental i drove did not have any problem losing power while in a turn. they said it is a different system. i said "so there was a problem with the old system" . i was let out of the door with an offer from gm exec's, $4,500 off price of a new car at their dealership. i asked, what about safety? i told them i own a car that my wife refuses to drive due to loss of power. i only drive car because my wife drives my truck. gm knows of this safety issue. service said problems on 2006-07 sts's. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *tt

Reported in: HOLMDEL NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677160

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reported in: HOLMDEL NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677160

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: HOLMDEL NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677160

SERVICE BRAKES

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. the car was then sent to the local cadillac dealership, which also stated that all four metal brake lines had corroded to the point to where they were all leaking. the background on the car is that we are the second owner. it was purchased seven months ago (feb. 2012) from the used car inventory of a local toyota dealership. the car was a local trade-in. the area that the car has been in since new is the piedmont area of south carolina, 70 miles from the coast, an area with mild winters (rare to get snow or ice). concern is the complete, simultaneous failure of all four metal brake lines in a car that is less than 6 years old, which has resided in a mild climate. as of this writing, the brake lines have not been repaired/replaced; currently trying to work to resolve this issue with all parties involved.

Reported in: LATTA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677460

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

passenger front door will intermittently not open when using exterior door handle. does not matter if door is unlocked with remote or inside vehicle unlock button.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677360

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

car stalled on busy street and would not restart. after later investigation it turns out that the electrical connector in fuel module assembly shorted out and melted the plastic connector. it also melted part of the bottom side of the top of module. gm has recalled earlier models of vehicles for the same situation. i believe this to be very dangerous for multiple reasons:stalling on busy street and not being able to restart, fuel leaks due to hole melting in module top, and its a fire hazard.

Reported in: ALEDO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DX67D360

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reported in: ALEDO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DX67D360

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the engine shut off when i was driving on a side street at 20 mph, and also shut off 5 times as i was driving on the highway at 65 mph. the cluster panel turned off, but the radio stayed on. the odometer showed a message engine control module (ecm). i pulled over, put the car in park, and restarted the vehicle each time. the cadillac dealership said that rear axle pinion seal was the only recall for my sts, but i am experiencing nhtsa campaign number: 06v020000 , and nhtsa campaign number: 06v007000 also.

Reported in: WHEATON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677460

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: WHEATON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677460

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reported in: WHEATON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677460

ENGINE

Reported in: WHEATON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677460

ENGINE

car shuts off while driving happen 4 times it starts up go about half a mile shuts off again after 4 times it was ok until about a month later it happen again.

Reported in: PALATINE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677X60

SEATS

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.

Reported in: NEWBURY PARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677260

AIR BAGS

Reported in: NEWBURY PARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677260

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. the vehicle was equipped with goodyear bogue tires, size 235/55/17h. the dot number was not available. the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the driver and passenger side rear tires unexpectedly experienced a blow out. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and the mechanic stated the problem was unknown. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 30,000. the vin was not available.

Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

the air bag sensor under the seat, meant to indicate the presence of a front-seat passenger has failed, as denoted by a constant service air bag warning light. a dec, '10 press release announced a recall of '05-'07 cts' for this exact issue. paragraph 5 of the release reads in part "owners of certain other 2005-2007 that have significantly lower incident rates will be provided free repairs for the issue for up to 10 years or 120,000 miles." numerous contacts with cadillac customer service throughout 2011 resulted in refusals to authorize repairs at their expense. a complaint files with the wi dept of ag, trade and consumer affairs resulted in a call from a rep of gm's business resource center advising that they would again refuse my request because "...the sts model was not included in the recall." she offered that after i pay for diagnostics (local estimate $260) 'we will be happy to look into cost assistance on the repair.' two months later when i called back i was told they closed the file and that i needed to start the complaint process over.

Reported in: WHITEFISH BAY WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677560

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. the contact stated that the front driver's side door would open independently however, remain locked from the outside. the failure occurred when the contact left the vehicle idle for an extended time. additionally, the fob would not unlock the door. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the manufacture was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Reported in: HARRISON TOWNSHIP MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677X60

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

after car had been immobile for a week, attempted to start and engine just clicked and car would not start. i placed the battery on charger without disconnecting from terminals, charge battery for approximately 10 hours. tried to start vehicle again the next day. it started and i drove directly to an auto parts store (auto zone) and had them test my battery and alternator my system tested good, so i drove for a couple more days, this time i kept a close watch on the battery volts and they kept fluctuating up an down. i parked the car for another couple of days and the problem came back again. so i charged the battery again and then took it to a gm dealership and requested they troubleshoot it. they charged me 45.00 and told me everything was good. now i have the car at home again with a dead battery.i need to find a solution to this un safe problem. the car can shut off at anytime and i won't e able to restart w/o a jump..has there been other complaints similar to mine ? help help!

Reported in: REYNOLDSBURG OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677160

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the accessory light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that there was an ignition problem. no repairs were performed on the vehicle. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure.the failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 84,200. the vin was not available.

Reported in: FORT MYERS FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

the "service airbag" light came on and the message on the rearview mirror is no longer detecting a passenger when a passenger is sitting in the seat. the passenger detector sensor has failed in the passenger seat. the same model year for the cadillac cts had a recall for the same problem. the two vehicles are substantially similar and probably use the exact same part, yet the the sts model was not included in the recall. a simple internet search shows hundreds of complaints on forums with this issue in the sts model as well as the cts model. the result would be that the airbag would not deploy in the event of a crash.

Reported in: LAKE MILLS WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677260

ENGINE

1) on interstate i-495 long island expwy, car moving slow came from on ramp straight across to middle lane. went to accelerate to pass in left lane and engine stopped. putted on emergency flashers and was able to pull into hov shoulder and restart engine. 2) on northern state pkwy (2 lanes only) on long island, ny and was in right lane- saw oncoming traffic merging ahead and went to give gas to move over to left lane and engine stopped. again- moved to shoulder, restarted engine. 3) was doing 65 on njtpke i-95n in left lane between cars and trucks on right. engine stopped (no acceleration- just straight driving). i was between vehicles and no place to pull over- put car into n and restarted and back to drive. this happened again- did same thing. when it was clear- pulled over to right shoulder- turned car off and restarted and continued trip. ** could this be part of the recent recall on caddys 2005-11 but did not include sts's???? just for the record- have new air filter and sprayed both the maf and throttle body valve with correct cleaners- recently- after seeing a video on caddy complaint forum.

Reported in: BELLPORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677260

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. the contact stated that the air bag off light illuminated and failed to illuminate when the seat was occupied. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 68,000.

Reported in: LEWISTON ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677060

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i had the air bag harness replaced on this vehicle 2.5 years ago on this vehicle. the warning light is illuminated and i'm being told it needs to be replaced again. i purchased the vehicle in 2008. if the first airbag lasted for 5 years from year made 2006 (which is not very long). the one that was replaced in december 2011 should have lasted longer than 2.5 years. i am very concerned that these are defective parts and i don't want to be killed or maimed by the air bag and i don't want to pay for another one in such a short period. i have had all the tire monitors replacd also and the tire pressure readings are always off. when i take the car in to be checked after paying a fee of course. they say there's nothing wrong with them and they just put air in the tires. thanking you in advance for your help in this matter.

Reported in: CONLEY GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677360

AIR BAGS

Reported in: CONLEY GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677360

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. the contact stated that while driving 72 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact engaged the push-to-start button but as soon as pressure was released from the button, the vehicle stalled again. the failure was recurring. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the ignition switch. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 82,100. updated 9/4/14*cn

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677360

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677360

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the vehicle caught fire without cause at a walmart parking lot. when i came out of the store my car was on fire. the fire started in the door panel of the drivers side. i have no idea what caused the fire. sterling heights fire dept was on the seen and put the fire out. my car was totaled.

Reported in: SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677860

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. while driving approximately 35 mph, the engine warning indicator remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated that the timing chain stretched and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 53,820.

Reported in: GWYNN OAK MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677960

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2006 cadillac sts. consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition problem. *smd the consumer stated as he neared the highest elevation of the highway, other vehicles were going about 58-60 mph, and the crest flattened, the speed increased almost automatically, as the resistance deceased. after a few hundred yards, the consumer realized he had no power under his foot, the dash lights went out with no engine condition indicators displaying, the only light on the dash was a lighted "d" indicating the transmission was in drive. despite the vehicle being in gear, the vehicle was coasting at 70 mph. upon inspection, the start button and ignition switch failed. a few weeks earlier, the vehicle stalled while at a stop light. he immediately re-stared the vehicle. on a separate occasion, the consumer experienced a lapse of power.

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677360

AIR BAGS

the front passenger air bag warning light came on just as i was starting the car for the day. we took the car to the local dealership and they are well aware this is a on going issue for the 2006 sts, but it is not part of the recall. i would like to know if the same parts were used in the sts that were included in the recall ? the dealership wants almost a $1,000 to fix it and i was told none of my air bags will deploy until i get this fixed . i believe air bags as a safety feature should be covered for the life of the vehicle for issues like this. very disappointed with cadillac not including the sts in the recall especially after reading all the other owners with the same exact problem.

Reported in: CLERMONT FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DW677160

AIR BAGS

air bag light came on in vehicle when no one was sitting in vehicle and has been on ever since. i took the vehicle to dealership paid to have problem diagnosed was told. passenger seat pressence system failure. quoted price for $900 to repair. i researched online saw recall for cts from 2005-2007 however not fro the sts. i contacted gm. was called back in 48hrs to be told they do not help with fixing anything that is not under recall. can you please recall the sts as well. i see so many others reporting the same thing. this is ridiculous. its the same airbag system as in the cts. this is an important problem. i purchased this vehicle becaus of the safety features. nothing in the manual says this would need to be serviced or replaced.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DC67A060

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