2006 Cadillac CTS power train problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Cadillac CTS — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine burns 1quart of oil, 100 miles. Brakes went to floor, brake lines had holes at 69,000 miles. Driver rear axel leaks. 2006 Cadillac CTS is a lemon!! Money Pit !!!”
filed Jun 1, 2026
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac cts. The contact stated that when the vehicle shifted into gear, the vehicle jerked without warning. The vehicle was taken to lynch cadillac of auburn (154 w creek pkwy, auburn, al 36830) where it was diagnosed that the rear axle pinion seal failed and needed to…”
filed Sep 8, 2020
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 CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 CTS | 9 | 35% |
| 2016 CTS | 9 | 29% |
| 2015 CTS | 19 | 41% |
| 2014 CTS | 84 | 58% |
| 2013 CTS | 13 | 18% |
| 2012 CTS | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 CTS | 22 | 22% |
| 2010 CTS | 9 | 13% |
| 2009 CTS | 28 | 17% |
| 2008 CTS | 21 | 12% |
| 2007 CTS | 33 | 15% |
| 2005 CTS | 82 | 30% |
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.