Four problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 2006 Cadillac STS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Cadillac STS based on all problems reported for the 2006 STS.
Certain times while driving, the traction assist comes on, and all power is lost to the engine. Lights are still on, car is still on, but gas does not accelerate and car is hard to steer. I have had to pull over 6 times in the last few months, turn the car off, restart and hope it does not happen again.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Sts. The contact stated that while accelerating, the vehicle jerked forward and stopped after reaching 35 mph. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician informed the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000. Ss.
Car lurched to left into oncoming lane, braking as it veered left. Had I been driving 70 on freeway, I believe there would have been a major accident.
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Sts. While the contact's spouse attempted to park the vehicle with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle surged through the fence. She continued to depress the brake pedal and the vehicle finally stopped. The front grill and hood were damaged. The vehicle was driven to the dealer immediately for inspection. The dealer found nothing wrong with the vehicle. There were no injuries. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was 3,362 and failure mileage was 3,342.
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