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Model Year Problem Record

Cadillac STS 2006 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2006 Cadillac STS: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

138Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
42Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags58 complaints

58 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System21 complaints

21 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 06V020000, 14V542000.

Power Train13 complaints

13 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V589000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V007000.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

06V007000Reported January 13, 2006 - 1,327 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on January 13, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 1,327 vehicles across all affected models.

06V020000Reported January 25, 2006 - 17,462 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on January 25, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 17,462 vehicles across all affected models.

07V589000Reported December 20, 2007 - 275,936 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 275,936 vehicles across all affected models.

14V542000Reported September 9, 2014 - 10,005 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 10,005 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE07037Opened July 17, 2007 - Closed December 27, 2007

FAILURE OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. Resulted in recall campaign 07V589000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20065
20076
20085
20098
20107
20116
20127
20136
201421
201530
201612
20178
20185
20197
20203
20211
20231
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.