Car Will Not Start problems of the 2006 Cadillac DTS

Five problems related to car will not start 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 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2014

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. On another occasion, the contact lost control of the vehicle and rolled over. As a result, the contact crashed into a ditch and the was able to exit the vehicle only through the front driver¿s side window. The air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle failed to restart. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to the arm that required medical attention. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical) after the crash. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

2 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 cadallic Dts. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start and the key got stuck in the ignition. The vehicle was jumped started and then the key was released from the ignition. This failure has occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The contact recently received NHTSA recall campaign 14v355000 (electrical system), however the vehicle was not repair as contact has to wait for second notice. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was rg 39,000. Rg.

3 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2007

2006 Cadillac deville console design is faulty, cars slides when making sharp turn. The consumer stated while trying to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start and would not let him pull the key out of the ignition. The consumer stated that the console is in the way, it is located on the wrong side of the car , therefore making it difficult so that the right driving foot gets caught while operating the vehicle. The consumer stated the gas tank cap is difficult to open and the consumer being so tall he would have to bring an object along to close the door so he would not fall out of the vehicle. Also, the consumer stated that the vehicle is sliding while making a slight turn and the leather seats get really hot while consumer is driving.

4 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 12/30/2006

2006 Cadillac Dts has had several problems from day one. The day the consumer drove the vehicle off the lot, the tire pressure monitor light illuminated. The vehicle would not start after sitting in the carport overnight. Roadside assistance replaced the battery. 3 months later the vehicle failed to start again. The vehicle has been to the dealer seven times for braking problems. The consumer stated every time he applied the brakes, the entire vehicle vibrated/shimmied and when he released the brakes, the noise stopped.

5 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2006

Vehicle will not start. I have had the car since the end of November 2005 and on two occasions the car was dead. I did not buy the car to run everyday or in bad weather.




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