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2006 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 87 repairs.
2006 Cadillac CTS repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 67 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Cadillac CTS
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| Cadillac CTS in California, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 201164000 miUS $2300 | The intake manifold gasket had to be replaced along with a coil pack and the spark plugs. Car does not run the same now. | ||
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States May 2009 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Oct 200955500 mi | Noisy power steering on cold start. System was flushed and fluid was changed. Noise was minimal, but still present after service. Service Vehicle Soon present on NAV screen intermittently during driving. Shop was not able to duplicate. | ||
| Jan 201057200 mi | Power steering system leak - diagnosed as leaking rack, 6 weeks waiting on a part. | ||
| Mar 201058000 mi | Correctly diagnosed as a leaking o ring, and repaired. I was receiving a "Service Vehicle Soon" notification in the Navigation display. Diagnosed as a faulty alternator, part replaced, and problem fixed. | ||
| Sep 201064000 miUS $5 | Faulty ground connection caused high-engine oil temperature alarm. Removed and cleaned grounding surface. Problem solved. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States Mar 2009 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 201287300 mi | Replaced leaking rack and pinion steering assembly. | ||
| Jun 2014110000 miUS $50 | Thermostat stuck open and had to be replaced. | ||
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Washington, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 201170000 miUS $1250 | Front struts were clanging; replaced front and rear struts. | ||
| Jun 201284000 miUS $798 | Tie-rod end was cracked. | ||
| Sep 201285000 miUS $614 | Replaced the water pump. | ||
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in New Jersey, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 201467000 miUS $220 | two coils defective. replaced 6 plugs replaced also. Did not have to be changed, tested good. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Louisiana, United States May 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jun 201394000 miUS $400 | Car is bucking and feels like its going to kill. There is also a rattling noise under the hood like something is loose | ||
| Jul 201395000 miUS $100 | Coil pack | ||
| Mar 2014110000 miUS $80 | Coil pack Windshield wiper motor | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Georgia, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 201128000 miUS $700 | Strut and strut mount had to be replaced. They were making a clunking noise under the front end of the car when I would hit a bump. I required that the selling dealer fix the problem before I took delivery. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Michigan, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jan 2015US $120 | Cylinder 4 misfire a couple times per day (every 20 miles) No noticeable effects to acceleration or idle. Replaced all spark plugs (preventative) and only the cylinder 4 ignition coil which solved the problem at almost 77k miles. | ||
| Oct 201590500 mi | Steering position sensor replaced Driver front upper control arm replaced due to bad ball joint causing no symptoms Intermittently, the car would not start on first attempt. The car would keep cranking w/o starting no matter how long. Started 2nd time just fine every time this occurred. Driver front wheel bearing replaced. Making pulsating humming noise at times. Sway bar bushings replaced due to deterioration. Swapped out front and rear sway bar for a stiffer ride and replaced the end links on all sides as preventative maintenance. | ||
| May 2017107000 mi | EBCM needed repaired. Occasional vehicle loss of control with tires locking up due to fault. No traction or stability control or ABS braking. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Nebraska, United States - Sep 2007 | |||
| Sep 200712000 mi | Excessive wheel hop | ||
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200930000 mi | Transmission cooler burst in Radiator, Warranty coverage. Replaced Radiator, Transmission, hoses, etc | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Germany Apr 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200631 mi | clamp of radiator hose was broken. Replaced | ||
| Aug 200828520 mi | TV-module (europe only) sometimes doesn't work and sound quality of Audio/Video In (goes through TV-module) is bad. Replaced TV-module | ||
| Sep 200829761 mi | passenger front door lock does not open. Door lock mechanism replaced. | ||
| Oct 200829761 mi | Passenger Vanity mirror light does not go off when sunvisor in up position. Vanity mirror light switch replaced | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Illinois, United States - Jan 2008 | |||
| Jan 200823000 mi | Traction Control/ABS malfunction - caused by wire rubbing chassis. Repaired done under factory warranty | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Florida, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jun 2013134000 miUS $365 | evey now and then car would not turn over | ||
| Aug 2013138900 miUS $313 | starter was going bad | ||
| Feb 2014154000 miUS $285 | windshield wiper spray came on with windsheild washer, would not shut off | ||
| May 2014165000 miUS $670 | right fron wheel was making metal on metal noise at slow speeds after about 5 minutes brakes are fine | ||
| Dec 2014180000 miUS $800 | spark plug wires and plugs | ||
| Jan 2015122000 mi | engine light | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Tennessee, United States May 2016 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Nov 2016130000 miUS $1000 | Put new timing chain and Barometric pressure sensor crank sensor throttle body | ||
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Mar 201289000 miUS $85 | knocking sound coming from the front of engine between 29 to 30mph | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Ohio, United States Nov 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jun 2013106000 miUS $65 | Developed an engine miss. Pulled code and found that number three cylinder had misfires. Replaced ignition coil. Problem corrected | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Oregon, United States Dec 2006 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Mar 2006500 mi | reflashed ECU to try and fix on-board computer faults. Also affected the radio and ability to get into the custom settings menu for the car. | ||
| Dec 200714500 mi | Replaced Rear main seal for oil leak | ||
| Jan 201041000 mi | Brake light malfunction on right light. Bulb and housing replaced. Plastic covering the vehicle speedometer rattles. Took dash apart to try and tighten. Works for now. | ||
| Apr 201042000 mi | Rear main seal had a small leak when turned in. About to replace leaking radiator when turned in. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Ontario, Canada Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200937200 mi | Passenger sensor for Air Bag system | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Washington, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 201045000 mi | feeble horn. replaced lower sounding of the two horns rear differential bushing busted. replaced tried retrieving navigation system disc. Would not eject but then nav system stopped working. They replaced radio but new 2010 disc not working with old 2006 system. Not picking up satellites right. | ||
| Feb 201145000 mi | Fixed nav. They also fixed a rattle which was a loose gear shifter mechanism shifter (inside the car between the seats). They also fixed a non-functioning windshield washer saying it was clogged up. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Florida, United States Apr 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Jun 200946000 mi | Fuel Injector 5 failed - stuck in the full open position causing extremely rich fuel air mixture. | ||
| Apr 201280000 miUS $140 | 3 yrs 4 months battery failed, the computer shut down all essential systems allowing me to start the car excellent Cadillac | ||
| Aug 2013101000 mi | ECM module was failing, had a couple of 'no crank no start. No engine lights even though I believe I had a O2 sensor bad.Watched YouTube which described condition. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in New Jersey, United States Oct 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Dec 201185000 miUS $200 | Battery replacement. Had to go to dealer cuz you need a memory box or your electronics will be messed up when you switch the battery out. | ||
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Finland - Jul 2007 | |||
| May 20065580 mi | Clutch and gearbox and the entire drivetrain changed again | ||
| Feb 2007620 mi | Right mirror changed | ||
| Apr 20074960 mi | Right mirror changed again | ||
| Jul 20074960 mi | Seat heaters broken. Unable to repair. | ||
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Minnesota, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Sep 200961000 miUS $12 | Turn signal bulb. | ||
| Dec 2012110000 miUS $300 | Right tie-rod replaced | ||
| Feb 2013112000 miUS $365 | replaced tie-rod ends when getting new tires installed. | ||
| Jun 2013122000 miUS $265 | Air intake manifold replaced | ||
| Jul 2013122300 miUS $380 | Passenger rear wheel bearing | ||
| Apr 2015146000 mi | Timing chain. P0008 | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Quebec, Canada Dec 2009 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Jan 201045260 mi | Timing chain. Right heated mirror replaced, did not heat. | ||
| Mar 201045880 mi | Front brake hose fitting and assemblies. | ||
| Nov 201051460 miC $500 | Radiator cap and coolant. Tie-rod ends. Radio jumped from station to station. Reprogrammed computer. | ||
| Jun 201156420 miC $72 | Right headlight and small front light for flasher. Originally charged for 1.2 hours, but half of labor cost was refunded. | ||
| Sep 201158900 mi | LIGHT ENGINE 21, CALLED ONSTAR, CODE P 0604 SEPT 21. APPOINTMENT DEALER FOR 27 SEPT. AT DEALER LIGHT WENT OFF. DEALER DECIDE TO DO NOTHING! | ||
| Dec 201162000 mi | Changed spark plug cylinder 5, and swapped ignition coils between 5 and 6. Still knocking. Fixed misfire. Spark plug and ignition coil for cylinder #5. Replaced radiator cap. | ||
| Jan 201260800 miC $460 | Oil cooler, radiator, etc. blew up, transmission fluid leaked onto the street. Bill initially $1,500, reduced to $460 after I gave them an earful. Cadillac paid for the parts, I paid labor. | ||
| May 201263840 miC $500 | Misfire cylider #3. Intake gasket removed. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States Mar 2009 - May 2010 | |||
| Dec 200927000 mi | Water Pump leaking. Replaced Water hose not tight. They repaired. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Florida, United States Apr 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| May 201031000 miUS $187 | deflector broken so I had it replaced | ||
| Jun 201031000 miUS $187 | replaced broken deflector under front end | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Florida, United States - Jan 2008 | |||
| Oct 200714000 mi | faulty passenger airbag sensor (covered by warranty) | ||
| Jan 200819000 mi | car wouldn't start -- replaced faulty ECM (covered by warranty) | ||
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