general problems of the 2006 Cadillac DTS

I called onstar because my car would not start and they sent someone from gm. The guy looked at my car, could not identify the problem, so I got it towed to a repair shop. Ends up, I had to replace the transmission. The repair shop ran electric test on the vehicle and no codes or issues. My dash is now reading service power steering and this is a safety issue that needs to be fixed by the manufacturer.

Stabilitrak light on.

Power steer system is defective. I actually looked up several recalls on alldata. Com and they're are numerous of recall. These recalls are specifically referring to the power steering system. The recalls are actually safety recalls. I can't seem to get the recalls serviced by any local dealers. This is a safety hazard to the general public.

My lights I have changed and tried every thing only got 1 to work so far ! I smell a ! burning smell ! my power steering is screwed and likes a small leek all electric some things has had issues ! blow fuses cigarette lighter stops working can't charge phone ! back rear power struts only work part time me l back up lights that warns don't work most of the time ! my key can turn the car but drive with out key in the ignition the ignition can switch it self ! have had to fix battery and alternator problems and front tire problems!.

Power steering fluid is squirting all over my engine compartment. There is a recall for the make model and year of my vehicle, but Cadillac keeps telling me that it's not a problem for my VIN. When I drive the car, power steering fluid contacts the hot engine parts and begins smoking. They've had a recall for this. I don't want my car to catch fire so I stopped driving it. I shouldn't have to pay for something that they already know is a problem, hence their own recall. They tell me I'll have to pay for the repair and if it's part of the recall, I might get reimbursed.

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. While driving 40 mph, the steering wheel required more force to maneuver and smoke appeared from the hood. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the road side and observed that the power steering hose was leaking severely. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v105000(steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,179.

I have noticed that when it rains and the streets are wet my steering wheel locks up.

Gm recall 14299 should correct the problem of ignition shutting off while driving. The key moves out of the 'run' position disabling the brakes and steering,. The fix was putting a piece of plastic in my key. This does not fix the problem. I expect the ignition switch to be replaced. I did not pay $50,000 for a cheap 'fix'.

The power steering quit working while I was driving. . . Then a few seconds later, the car shut off while I was still driving. I was only going about 35 mph and I was able to turn onto a side street, though it was very difficult to turn the car because the power steering had quit working. I was later informed by a mechanic at aaa that a bracket that connects the engine to the car's frame had come loose and the engine was vibrating, which caused the electrical wiring for the power steering to become worn, which caused it to short out. I was lucky I was only going 35 mph. If I had been on the highway on a curve when this happened, it is very possible that I would have crashed.

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. While driving approximately 45 mph, all of the exterior lighting failed and the steering wheel seized. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact crashed the passenger side of the vehicle into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and the passenger sustained neck and shoulder injuries, but medical attention was not received. The vehicle was towed to the contact¿s residence and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. While driving approximately 50 mph, the front passenger side tire blew out and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized, causing the vehicle to spin and crash into a fence. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle veered to the right without warning and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a shoulder injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,995.

Power steering hose leaking causing the wheel to lock up. Have called gm about this and they said it wasn't a recall. . . Took it to easton Cadillac services and the gave me the sheet that showed it was between the VIN# that was affected in the power steering hose recall. 6u146663-6u550288. . . My VIN#6u187900. . . It has the same problems that was indicated on the recall and gm is unwilling to right their wrong.

Power steering pressure hose.

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel seized without noticed. The contact had to restart the vehicle in order for it to resume normal function. Also, the contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition. The contact had to make several attempts and wait over thirty minutes for the key to release. In addition, the key would become hot. The dealer conducted repairs that were unknown. However, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vehicle was included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

Had to replace the power steering hose (#06v105000) and when I noticed that this was a recall item I called Cadillac for reimbursement. I was told my VIN was not included in this recall.

Power steering is not in effect while turning steering wheel. Have to use extra effort while turning, especially in tight spacing or low speeds.

Power steering hoses leaks, and oil pan gasket leaks I have oil in the street and in my drive way/garage because the power steering hoses are leaking they will only repair some VIN # cars for the power steering. Oil pan gasket on the oil pan is leaking I have found out there is no recall but gm have being having problem with these 4. 6l norstar engine oil pans gaskets for a long time this is a major problem because they have issue-- bulletin no. : 03-06-01-027a that state you must remove the engine to do the repair this is very costly this is also a environmental issue this should be a recall issue.

2006 Cadillac Dts switching lanes when steering wheel is released. Consumer states that the vehicle has switched lanes on the highway at 60 or more mph. He also states that the vehicle pulls hard to the left. The consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealer for several alignments, but the problem remained the same.