Four problems related to ignition switch 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.
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. While starting the vehicle, the keys could be removed out of the ignition switch while in the on position. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 123,000.
2006 Cadillac Dts. Ignition switch recall. Two ignition keys modified. The consumer would like two replacement keys for his automobile or send modification parts.
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. When the key was removed from the ignition switch, the key fob was damaged. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,105.
This problem - the car dies and I lose all power assisted functions like steering and brakes - has happened multiple times, probably two dozen, over a period of time beginning some time in 2006, with model years 2000, 2001, and 2006 sedans. Since 1995 I have driven only Cadillac. It occurs only when I'm stopped, or rolling at a slow speed, and then begin to accelerate the car, such as has happened many times when I'm in a non-raised center median attempting a left turn against oncoming traffic (I have learned to left lots of room now). I hope I, or someone else in a Cadillac, won't have to die or be seriously injured before they admit this problem in their flagship vehicle. I called gm's 'ignition switch recall' line and was told that this sounds exactly like the problem in the other vehicles.