Brake Light problems of the 2006 Cadillac DTS

Two problems related to brake light have been reported for the 2006 Cadillac DTS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Cadillac DTS based on all problems reported for the 2006 DTS.

1 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that the exterior brake lights failed without warning. Nine months prior, the brake lights were replaced for the same failure. The vehicle was taken to crest Cadillac where the failure was not diagnosed; however, they stated the brake light needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

2 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2009

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact took his vehicle to the dealer to have it repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 08v441000 (electrical system). He stated that there was a recall for the third brake light, but the parts for the repair were unavailable. The vehicle has not yet been repaired according to the recall. Currently, the third brake light is fractured and the brake light does not illuminate when braking. The failure mileage was 38,917 and current mileage was 40,000. Updated 3/16/09 the consumer stated the problem has been corrected. Updated 03/19/09.




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