2006 Cadillac CTS service brakes problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2006 Cadillac CTS — 15% 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
“When the car is in motion, turning slightly or sharply into a parking spot, approaching a stop sign or red light to make a left or right turn at low speeds, the brake pedal begins to lock up when pressing on it to stop. Upon looking into this problem, more other people have replaced the hub and…”
filed Sep 19, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2007 CADILLAC…Campaign 10V105000 · Mar 17, 2010
Service Brakes problems in other CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 CTS | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 CTS | 7 | 15% |
| 2014 CTS | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 CTS | 6 | 8% |
| 2012 CTS | 7 | 11% |
| 2011 CTS | 6 | 6% |
| 2010 CTS | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 CTS | 8 | 5% |
| 2008 CTS | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 CTS | 36 | 17% |
| 2005 CTS | 22 | 8% |
| 2004 CTS | 21 | 9% |
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.