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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 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Cadillac CTS
Engine not specified
| 64000 mi US $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
| 110000 mi US $50 |
Thermostat stuck open and had to be replaced. |
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 85000 mi US $614 |
Replaced the water pump. |
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 94000 mi US $400 |
Car is bucking and feels like its going to kill. There is also a rattling noise under the hood like something is loose |
| 95000 mi US $100 |
Coil pack |
| 110000 mi US $80 |
Coil pack |
| 67000 mi US $220 |
two coils defective. replaced 6 plugs replaced also. Did not have to be changed, tested good. |
| 130000 mi US $1000 |
Put new timing chain and Barometric pressure sensor crank sensor throttle body |
| 30000 mi | Transmission cooler burst in Radiator, Warranty coverage. Replaced Radiator, Transmission, hoses, etc |
| 31 mi | clamp of radiator hose was broken. Replaced |
| 180000 mi US $800 |
spark plug wires and plugs |
| 144000 mi | engine light |
| 77700 mi US $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. |
| 89000 mi US $85 |
knocking sound coming from the front of engine between 29 to 30mph |
| 46000 mi | Fuel Injector 5 failed - stuck in the full open position causing extremely rich fuel air mixture. |
| 101000 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. |
| 106000 mi US $65 |
Developed an engine miss. Pulled code and found that number three cylinder had misfires. Replaced ignition coil. Problem corrected |
| 500 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. |
| 14500 mi | Replaced Rear main seal for oil leak |
| 42000 mi | Rear main seal had a small leak when turned in. About to replace leaking radiator when turned in. |
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 27000 mi | Water Pump leaking. Replaced Water hose not tight. They repaired. |
| 122000 mi US $265 |
Air intake manifold replaced |
| 146000 mi | Timing chain. P0008 |
| 19000 mi | car wouldn't start -- replaced faulty ECM (covered by warranty) |
| 45260 mi | Timing chain. |
| 51460 mi C $500 |
Radiator cap and coolant. |
| 58900 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! |
| 62000 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. |
| 60800 mi C $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. |
| 63840 mi C $500 |
Misfire cylider #3. Intake gasket removed. |
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