2006 Cadillac STS Cadillac STS 2006

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2006 Cadillac STS repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (7%)

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2006 Cadillac STS electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

supercharged 469hp 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

90000 mi

US $70
Air bag seat sensor went bad 

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2006 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Moisture between headlamp lenses caused Xeon bulb failure. 
76000 mi Intermittant operation of A/C. Replaced seal. 

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2006 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

54000 mi replace alternator 
44320 mi

C $900
Full brakes and rotors as well changes tire pressure sensors and new all weather tires installed. The tire pressure sensors were corroded and seized on. Had to remove to add air and threads stripped. 
54040 mi

C $800
Condenser in front got a pinhole from rock. Replaced condenser with Oem part 

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2006 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

21000 mi Replaced the hvac blower motor. It was starting to be a little noisy. 
114000 mi

US $250
Driver's seat belt pretensioner 
118000 mi electric door lock driver's door. Sometimes works sometimes have to use manual key. 
40250 mi

US $461
Condenser replaced; hole in condenser due to rocks/gravel getting between the pusher fan and condenser. Condenser replaced; hole in condenser due to rocks/gravel getting between the pusher fan and condenser. 
42000 mi noisy a/c actuator proximity trunk release inoperative 
70000 mi

US $600
Service tire pressure module warning, could not fix. 
68000 mi

US $240
my air bag light came on 

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2006 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

88000 mi

US $300
Passenger side floor wet when a/c on. 
143000 mi Service air bag keeps coming on and horn stop working 
152000 mi Air bag light, horn not fixed. 
33500 mi Radio replaced by Cadillac dealer before vehicle pick up 

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2006 Cadillac STS Electrical Problems

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