10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
80,089 miles

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2006 Cadillac DTS Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #38

Aug 302022

DTS

  • 132,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated he became aware that oil was leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the oil pan was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred and the oil pan was replaced again. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 132,000.

- Dundalk, MD, USA

problem #37

Jul 282014

DTS 8-cyl

  • miles
So we bought the car. In 2012 or 2013. And in 2014 we received a yellow letter in the mail saying that our car needed to be serviced for a recall. We set it up. Ended up taking it in To be serviced for the recalls. Not knowing in 2008 they recalled what is now going wrong in the car, I didn-??t say anything at the time we repaired it. It they didn-??t either I believe and even if we didn-??t say anything they honestly should-??ve just repaired the part that was messed up for us and then let us know: now we have spent so much money towing our car back to our house so that it is safe, and have missed appointments, been stranded, I mean we have really, honestly and truly, very very compromised but this issue with the electrical system Our car is having all the time since this recall repair was administered: NOW IT HAS JUST GOTTEN SO BAD WE CAN NOYT EVEN DRIVE IT. We will get stuck where ever we turn it off unfortunately. I-??ve not looked online at information taken all the necessary needs to find out if my vehicle was given the recall before we owned it just to be sure too, it was not. I know that everything that I have read relates directly perfectly to Every single issue that we are have ig Now on our car. The recall from 2014 the key doesn-??t come out the ignition anymore and that-??s very good, but I know that The CADILLAC Dealer, DID NOT!! Install any other part into the car but that service it asked for. Like beyond a doubt I don-??t know what to do and would love to be able to get some answers soon. Thank you very much. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Oxnard, CA, USA

problem #36

Jan 012010

DTS

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that he noticed an oil leak under his vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and was diagnosed with needing the head gasket to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

- Lansing, MI, USA

problem #35

Oct 262020

DTS 8-cyl

  • 93,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated the vehicle was leaking engine oil. The vehicle was taken two independent mechanics for inspection and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be removed to locate where the engine oil leak originated from. The contact stated that the vehicle was also taken to an unknown Cadillac dealer for a diagnostic test and the contact was informed that engine oil leak would get worse over time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted nor informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #34

Jul 012008

DTS

  • miles
The engine leaks oil, not just spots, actual drips, have to add much oil in between oil changes.

- Harvest, AL, USA

problem #33

Apr 272020

DTS

  • 114,600 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that when the vehicle was moved from the parking spot at the residence, there was an excessive amount of oil on the ground. The vehicle was taken to nissani bros Chevrolet located at 6101 w slauson ave, culver city, ca 90230, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that if the engine was not replaced, careful attention should placed on the oil level at all time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,600.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #32

Apr 062020

DTS 8-cyl

  • 75,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that there was evidence of an excessive oil leak underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to huber Cadillac service (11102 w Dodge rd, omaha, ne 68154) where the oil leak was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. Th manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #31

Feb 112020

DTS

  • 143,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that when the vehicle was moved from the parking spot in the driveway at the residence, there was an excessive amount of oil on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the oil leaked from the camshaft. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

- St Paul, MN, USA

problem #30

Jan 182020

DTS

  • 81,000 miles
I bought a used 2006 Dts Cadillac from a dealer in oh. Brought it home and had my mechanic go thru it. He showed me an oil leak and said the oil pan gasket had been repaired. My mechanic said he would not fix the leak because there was too much involved. I have since seen that this a common problem with this year vehicle. Should be a recall. I can not afford to get this fixed. Also found out there were 4 other recalls on this car. Cadillac should have a recall for this oil leak. Mileage is 81,000

- Rices Landing, PA, USA

problem #29

Nov 012019

DTS

  • 138,000 miles
I own a 2006 Cadillac Dts which I bought at an auction with 138,000 miles. Well maintained and zero obd2 codes. It ran great but had a small oil leak which has progressed to the whole underside of the passenger engine being wet with oil. Seems to be coming from either the crankcase or oil pan gasket which are both required to pull the engine to repair, extremely expensive and the average person cannot afford these repairs. Horrible design for such a difficult engine to work on. Other then that the car runs extremely well, no other problems and has been well maintained by me and previous owner. I love the car but if I have to pay over $2K for these kind of repairs that I cannot do myself then I will never own another GM car. Needs to be a recall on both the crankcase and oil pan as there are many complaints of these issues. Oil should not leak from a parked car not running. Dangerous for the environment and other drivers. No wonder were having issues with the environment, all GM cares about is the money they will have to put out. But this is the reason they're sales have declined and had to stop making devilled, nobody buys them because GM won't recall these issues. Duh GM almost went out of business yrs ago from stuff like this, they don't care. So why would anyone buy a GM vehicle? this will be my last is these issues are not recalled as the labor is the only reason Cadillac are expensive to repair, parts are reasonable.

- Edgewood, MD, USA

problem #28

May 012013

DTS

  • 72,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking oil from the front of the vehicle under the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed the leak. The vehicle was taken to dale earnhardt jr. Buick GMC (1850 capital cir ne, tallahassee, fl 32308, (850) 270-1453) where it was diagnosed and repaired. The contact was unaware of the diagnosis and repair specifics; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #27

Jun 012014

DTS

  • 92,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. While operating the vehicle, oil from the engine would leak onto the exhaust manifold and caused smoke to appear inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to central Cadillac (2801 carnegie ave, cleveland, oh) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #26

Jul 172018

DTS 8-cyl

  • 93,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact noticed oil was leaking. The contact placed cardboard under the vehicle to verify if the leak was stoppable. There no warning indicators illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the oil chamber needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. Lexus of arlington (1510 w dundee rd, arlington heights, il 60004, (847)-794-4819) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

- Itasca, Il 60143, IL, USA

problem #25

Jan 252019

DTS

  • 114,000 miles
The drivers side headlight shuts off and on or flickers - most noticeable during night time driving. Our dealer, ed shults Chevrolet, advised us that this particular model of the Cadillac cts was not under recall. We wanted an explanation as to why when all of the testimonials from other 2006 Cadillac owners reported the same problem. They dealer stated it had to do with where the car was manufactured. The total charge to us was $901.80 to replace the light + labor. This was probably happening all the time we were driving but we only began to notice it during night time driving, most especially driving back from the buffalo international airport on the thruway. We live in the city of jamestown, NY so it wasn't really noticeable because of the city lights. After that, we were more diligent when driving at night and discovered0 it was on a daily thing. That was very scary.

- Jamestown, NY, USA

problem #24

Nov 282018

DTS

  • 15 miles
Breathing poisonous fumes when driving car causeing me to getting sick.seems to be coming from vent from burning oil leaking off engine, cannot drive car due to fumes very poisonous and with out knowledge can cause driver to pass out, crash and cause many deaths when crashing into major high traffic areas from passing out from fumes

- Hartford, CT, USA

problem #23

Jul 012018

DTS

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and oil was leaking from the engine compartment. The alternator, oil, and engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to great river Chevrolet GMC (264 devereux drive, natchez, ms 39120, 601-653-4829) where it was diagnosed that there was an oil leak and the vehicle was not able to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 62,000.

- Natchez, MS, USA

problem #22

Aug 062018

DTS

  • miles
I have 70.000 miles and not only just have to get new air conditioning now I am back in shop and my car is now misfiring on 3 pistons. I should not have to buy a new car and 70,000 miles I have babies I his car with most except endive has and oil changes per R commended mileage. I have another car at dealership too and would hate to think it is dealership but between the 2 I have spent over 15,999 in repairs and the denellli now also has issue with air. That too is 2006 and 70,000 miles.

- Clearwater, FL, USA

problem #21

Jan 182017

DTS

  • 70,000 miles
Faulty factory gaskets and seals causing oil leak from oil pan. Car only has 92700 miles. Many complaints about this and no action taken. Repairs will be over $1000

- Gillette, WY, USA

problem #20

Mar 262018

DTS

  • 149,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact called on behalf of his spouse the driver whom informed him that oil was leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that oil was being added on a daily basis as the vehicle was being driven. The contact contacted a local dealer whom informed him the repairs would be costly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000. The VIN was not available.

- Dale, IN, USA

problem #19

Jan 012014

DTS

  • 60,000 miles
Oil leaks from the engine. Leaks happen both while driving and when parked in all situations.

- Avondale, AZ, USA

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