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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 16 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

139000 mi

US $100
Coolant leak in one of the lines. Replaced the line and also the thermostat while I was at it. 
85000 mi

US $800
water pump leak 
85000 mi Thermostat not working. Had to order part 

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2006 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

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

70300 mi The car needed a new motor mount. 
76000 mi Check Engine light on, replaced thermostat and water pump. 

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2006 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

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

54040 mi

C $800
Water pump leak. Pump and thermostat replaced. 
69700 mi

US $2500
Oil leak due to faulty seal, mfg. defect! GMC paid for approx. 1/3 of the repair after we dogged them for 6 months.Our extended warrenty had just run out when we noticed leak! 

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2006 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

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

34500 mi evaporative purge valve replaced 
76300 mi Lower end seals 
49000 mi The check engine light had been on for several months. The car would not start one morning and I called onstar and they towed to the dealer. They said that they replaced a "purge valve" and there was no charge for the service or towing. 
67000 mi Coil on the #3 cylinder cracked and needed to be replaced. 
69000 mi The right side catalytic converter needed to be replaced and was covered under the cadillac warranty. 
58800 mi

US $350
An ignition coil failed on one of the cylinders. 
78000 mi

US $3400
Using 1 qt oil per 700 miles. Diagnosed as piston ring problem. Put in new rebuilt short block. After haggling GM paid labor, I paid parts. 
58000 mi

US $660
Check Engine light on-drove for about a month. Replaced valve to repair-also cleaned injectors and replaced fuel filter this trip 

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2006 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

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

55000 mi

US $200
Service engine 

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2006 Cadillac STS Engine Problems

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