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2006 Cadillac Cts-V

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jun 5, 2019
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Apr 15, 2015
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Cadillac Cts-V, most frequently naming the brakes and suspension categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 125 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes266.7%
  • Suspension133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
15V225000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Apr 15, 2015
4,907 units potentially affected
The defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured between September 6, 2003, and June 11, 2007, currently registered, or originally sold, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the front brake hose fitting at the caliper.
The risk: Corrosion may cause the brake system to leak which could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front brake hose assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15149. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 10V-105.
General Motors LLCManufacturer number 15149View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Brakes
Filed Jun 5, 2019

ANOTHER BRAKE LINE FAILURE MUCH THE SAME AS PREVIOUS RECALLS LOST BRAKE FUNCTION MUCH LIKE THE FIRST TIME THIS OCCURRED.

NHTSA ID
11217986
Incident
Jun 4, 2019
Mileage
19,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Apr 23, 2019

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LINE FAILURE. FAILURE WAS ON THE HARD LINE BETWEEN THE ABS DISTRIBUTION BLOCK TO THE CONNECTION POINT WHICH LEADS TO THE CALIPER. CORROSION HAS LEAD TO A LINE FAILING WITH A HOLE LOCATED ON THE TOP SIDE OF BRAKE LINE. CAR WAS BEING PARKED. BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING HELD WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS BEING APPLIED. SUDDENLY THE BRAKE PRESSURE GAVE UP AND THE PEDAL WHEN TO THE FLOOR. LUCKY IS THIS SITUATION THE CAR WAS NOT IN MOTION OR THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A WHOLE OTHER CONVERSATION.

NHTSA ID
11203077
Incident
Apr 22, 2019
Mileage
86,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Sep 27, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS-V. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT STUD ASSEMBLY DETACHED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE WASHER BENEATH THE CASTLE NUT WAS FRACTURED AND BEGAN TO LOOSEN OVER TIME. THE ISSUE CREATED A GAP BETWEEN THE CASTLE NUT AND THE CTS ASSEMBLY THAT EVENTUALLY CAUSED THE DETACHMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

NHTSA ID
10909906
Incident
Sep 26, 2016
Mileage
100,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

PIP5601C

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

PIT5074R

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

PIT5074R

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

PIT5074R

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

02-00-89-002X

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).

PIT3271P

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Cadillac Cts-V by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2018000—
2016000—
2015110—
2014010—
2012200—
2011700—
2010100—
2007110—
2006Viewing310—
2005710—
2004510—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.