Power Steering Fluid Problems of Cadillac DTS

My 2009 Cadillac Dts recently had a problem with the steering, it was steering hard when making right or left turns and eventually began making noises. I took it to my gm dealer and they checked the hoses and fluid receptacle. All they found was the receptacle was low on power steering fluid and I picked up a bottle at an auto parts store and then my steering was ok. Several weeks later my steering got very hard and I had trouble steering it so I stopped and added more fluid. I returned to the dealer and was told my power steering line was leaking at one end where it was attached to some metal. My cost was $402 to replace the one hose. This leaky hose made my car very hard to steer and I can't imagine why a strong hose like this one would ever leak especially on a vehicle with below average annual mileages. The incident occurred around 61,700 miles and could have caused a bad accident.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed and unknown fluids leaked onto the engine. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 06v105000 (steering) and stated that the failure might be related to the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000. Djr.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds the vehicle lost power steering. This has caused the vehicle to start smoking and power steering fluid leakage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing who stated that the hight pressure hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000. Rg.

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Tl - the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v105000 (steering) the contact stated when driving the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact smelled the power steering fluid and noticed it was leaking on the ground under the vehicle. The vehicle was seen by a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000. Bt.

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the steering wheel seized. The contact also mentioned that the steering wheel was vibrating and was making a load abnormal noise. The contact noticed that there was power steering fluid leaking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 06v105000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

The power steering gear has begun leaking, there has been no impact but there is a leak of power steering fluid.

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After experiencing a loss of power steering, I took the vehicle to vera Cadillac in pembroke pines, florida. It was determined that the power steering hose was leaking at the crimp. Also, the fluid leaked down to the serpentine belt which sprayed the fluid all over the engine compartment. The hose and the belt were replaced at my expense (over $500). I knew there was a recall (NHTSA campaign id number 06v105000) for this vehicle concerning this exact problem but I was told that based on my VIN that my vehicle was not included in the recall. Based on the amount of complaints I've read online from people who have experienced the exact same scenario, I find it hard to believe this is a coincidence. I have the exact same vehicle with the exact same failure as stated in the recall. My vehicle was manufactured on 2/06 and has very low mileage. Someone needs to investigate why these other vehicles were not included in the recall. It seems to me that someone simply made a mistake when gm first investigated which vehicles to include.

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact was driving 50 mph when an abnormal growling sound was emitted from the steering wheel. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the power steering pressure hose exhibited a hole, which was leaking power steering fluid onto the engine. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or a local mechanic due the vehicle being inoperable. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign I. D. 06v105000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that the recall (gm recall number:06026) was non- existent. The failure mileage was 50,000.