2006 Cadillac CTS electrical system problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2006 Cadillac CTS — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated when the vehicle was started with the key in the ignition, it was difficult to shift from park(P) to reverse(R). The contact stated that once she was able to reverse the vehicle onto the roadway, it was difficult to shift the vehicle into…”
filed Apr 19, 2024
“Well I am uncertain but we have two 2006 Cadillac cts and both have had multiple transmissions replaced. Multiple differential problems and air bag and wireing problems”
filed Mar 22, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag systemCampaign 14V394000 · Jul 2, 2014
Related service bulletins
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
23-NA-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 28, 2025This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024
Electrical System problems in other CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 CTS | 2 | 8% |
| 2016 CTS | 10 | 32% |
| 2015 CTS | 4 | 9% |
| 2014 CTS | 13 | 9% |
| 2013 CTS | 26 | 36% |
| 2012 CTS | 10 | 15% |
| 2011 CTS | 20 | 20% |
| 2010 CTS | 16 | 24% |
| 2009 CTS | 26 | 16% |
| 2008 CTS | 39 | 22% |
| 2007 CTS | 41 | 19% |
| 2005 CTS | 39 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Cadillac CTS
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.