Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Cadillac STS has 10 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
10
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 13, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | COMPLETE FAILURE OF SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE AN REAR DIFFERENTIAL 2006 CADILLAC STS PLZ REF: N... |
| Apr 1, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | THIS PROBLEM STARTED OVER A YEAR AGO AND I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THEY CAN NO FIND THE ... |
| Jan 9, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLE JE... |
| Jul 8, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE AS BEING INSPECTED BY THE D... |
| Mar 1, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | V-6 ENGINE, PURCHASE CAR WITH APPROX 30,000 MILES. ENGINE CONSUME ONE QT OF OIL EVERY 1400-1500 MIL... |
| Sep 1, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | TO DATE THREE REAR DIFFERENTIAL "REPAIRS" HAVE BEEN PERFORMED ON MY 2006 CADILLAC STS AND I AM MAKIN... |
| Mar 1, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE POWER TRAIN:A... |
| Feb 1, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE BEGINNING OF F... |
| Mar 25, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | CAR IS 2006 CADILLAC STS4 AWD WITH 3.6L V6 ENGINE. REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKS OIL, CAR HAS 7,000 MILES... |
| Dec 8, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | 2006 CADILLAC STS FOUR WHEEL DRIVE V8. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK-UP WITHOUT WARNING GOING AT 65 MP... |