Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Cadillac CTS has 40 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
40
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO GEAR... |
| Apr 1, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | THE CAR REVS UP THE RPM VERY HIGH AND THE CAR WILL ONLY BE TRAVELING AT A LOW SPEED. THE CAR WAS PUT... |
| Nov 6, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL SOUND... |
| Oct 7, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND ... |
| Oct 4, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDEN... |
| Jun 5, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PED... |
| Jan 30, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE EASILY COULD HAVE GOTTEN KILLED... |
| Dec 19, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO RELEASE FROM THE... |
| Nov 14, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS LEAKING, AND MAKES NOISE HARD GRINDING NOISE. *TR |
| Nov 11, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I AM THE OWNER OF A 2006 CADILLAC CTS 3.6L V6 WITH A BROKEN TIMING CHAIN WHICH IS A $1,500 REPAIR. I... |
| Oct 3, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE V... |
| Oct 1, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VE... |
| Sep 1, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE VEHICLE FORWARD, THE SHIFT LE... |
| Jun 28, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING. CAUSING A CLOSE ENCOUNTER OF A BAD ACCI... |
| May 14, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED. TH... |
| Nov 7, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH... |
| Sep 30, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKES FA... |
| Aug 24, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | THIS 2006 CADILLAC CTS IS A 6 PSPD MANUAL TRANSMISSION, ALL OTHER GEARS WORK EXCEPT REVERSE. THIS VE... |
| Aug 6, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | CPSC#I1280376A. 2006 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER STATED HE PURCHASED A FRONT AND REAR DRIVE SHAFT COUPLE.... |
| Aug 6, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT ... |