2006 Cadillac STS fuel/propulsion system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2006 Cadillac STS — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving, the entire panel goes "off" shutting down the car completely. The panel board is completely dark, no electric supply, no gas supply.”
filed Aug 2, 2020
“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…”
filed Jul 13, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other STS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 STS | 4 | 8% |
| 2007 STS | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 STS | 5 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Cadillac STS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.