2006 Cadillac DTS electrical system problems
79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2006 Cadillac DTS — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at night in July, 2023 on [XXX] , both headlights began to go out intermittently but not simultaneously. Continued driving for approximately 3 hours to final destination. Took to local Cadillac dealer for diagnostics (Invoice [XXX]) and after dialogue with dealer had both assemblies…”
filed Mar 17, 2024
“Driving at night on I-29 South and headlights went off intermittently but not simultaneously. Headlamps continued intermittent cut-out until reached destination (approx 3 hours later). As a safety issue for driving while dark, had both assemblies replaced at Cadillac dealer for approx $3,950.00…”
filed Mar 17, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other…Campaign 14V355000 · Jun 23, 2014
- Electrical SystemCampaign 10V240000 · Jun 4, 2010
- Electrical SystemCampaign 08V441000 · Aug 28, 2008
Related service bulletins
This 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 DTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 DTS | 10 | 45% |
| 2009 DTS | 12 | 34% |
| 2008 DTS | 39 | 45% |
| 2007 DTS | 28 | 29% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Cadillac DTS
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.