AIR BAG LIGHT ON. I CALL CADILLAC AND THEY ADVISED ME TO TAKE IT IMMEDIATELY TO THE DEALER. I ASK THE REPRESENTATIVE IF THEY HAVE RECEIVED COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME PROBLEM AND HE SAID A FEW. I ASKED HIM IF ITS UNDER WARRANTY AND HE SAID THAT HE WILL FORWARD IT TO THE WARRANTY…

12/30/2009 · NHTSA ODI #10297527.0

2006 CTS · airbags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE HE WAS DRIVING 55 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MODULE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY…

12/29/2010 · NHTSA ODI #10373343.0

2006 CTS · airbags

2006 CADILLAC CTS PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR . ORIGINAL PROBLEM WAS THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH APPROXIMATE MILEAGE 68700. TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND CAME BACK AS PASSENGER SIDE MODULE HAD FAILED. ( SAFETY WARNING AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY FOR ANY REASON.)…

12/29/2009 · NHTSA ODI #10297444.0

2006 CTS · brakes

SLOW SPEED BRAKES APPLIED ABS ACTIVATES DRY ROADS NO WHEEL SLIPPING CAR WILL NOT SLOW DOWN MUST SHIFT TO N APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKES. *TR

12/23/2012 · NHTSA ODI #10489564.0

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severe NHTSA 06V020000 25/01/2006

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE FUEL IS NO LONGER SUPPLIED TO THE ENGINE

IF THE ENGINE STOPS RUNNING, THE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED IN DECEMBER 2005 AND ASKED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST 1/4 OF A TANK FUEL LEVEL TO AVOID THIS CONDITION UNTIL THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. THE PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE, OWNER RENOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.

Common questions

Is the 2006 Cadillac CTS reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 271 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Cadillac CTS is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2006 Cadillac CTS?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 76 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Cadillac CTS has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2006 Cadillac CTS?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 271 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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