2006 Cadillac STS power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Cadillac STS — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and sputtered. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the catalytic converter was faulty and needed to be replaced. While the vehicle was being serviced, the mechanic…”
filed Feb 27, 2019
“Complete failure of suspension:rear:axle:spindle an rear differential 2006 cadillac sts plz ref: nhtsa campaign number: 07v589000 component(s): power train recall subject : drive axle seal leak gm recall no. N070204 car was in motion on city street when grinding noise began and lost all gears. Are…”
filed Feb 16, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE…Campaign 07V589000 · Dec 20, 2007
Power Train problems in other STS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 STS | 6 | 12% |
| 2007 STS | 5 | 10% |
| 2005 STS | 18 | 18% |
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.