2006 Cadillac DTS steering problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2006 Cadillac DTS — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated that a recurring power steering failure had occurred at startup, and the steering wheel was firm. The contact stated that upon adding power steering fluid to the power steering reservoir, there was an immediate power steering fluid leak…”
filed Jul 23, 2026
“I called OnStar because my car would not start and they sent someone from GM. The guy looked at my car, could not identify the problem, so I got it towed to a repair shop. Ends up, I had to replace the transmission. The repair shop ran electric test on the vehicle and no codes or issues. My dash is…”
filed Apr 23, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 ENGINE,THE POWER STEERING HOSE CONNECTORS MAY HAVE…Campaign 06V105000 · Apr 5, 2006
Steering problems in other DTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 DTS | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 DTS | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 DTS | 5 | 6% |
| 2007 DTS | 8 | 8% |
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.