This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. While driving at approximately 50 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred two times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter and the upstream oxygen sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,700.
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle decelerated without warning and caught fire. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
- Southfield , MI, USA
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2006 Cadillac Dts. Ignition switch recall. Two ignition keys modified. The consumer would like two replacement keys for his automobile or send modification parts.
2006 Cadillac Dts. Consumer states the ignition key slips out of ignition.. the consumer stated the recall letter was misleading, about the parts not being available. GM's intent was to put a small hole into the ignition key opening.
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. While driving various speeds, both headlights and tail lights flashed and lost power. The failure recurred on numerous occasion. The vehicle was never diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 02/02/15
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact received a recall notification for the electrical system, but the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown.
GM recall 14299 should correct the problem of ignition shutting off while driving. The key moves out of the 'run' position disabling the brakes and steering, . the fix was putting a piece of plastic in my key. This does not fix the problem. I expect the ignition switch to be replaced. I did not pay $50,000 for a cheap 'fix'.
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition switch and the anti theft warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number:14V355000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. On another occasion, the contact lost control of the vehicle and rolled over. As a result, the contact crashed into a ditch and the was able to exit the vehicle only through the front driver's side window. The air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle failed to restart. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to the arm that required medical attention. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14V355000 (electrical) after the crash. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to do the recall was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure...updated 11/13/14 the consumer stated the problem was resolved. Updated 12/02/14
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the notification stated that the recall part was available, but the dealer stated that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 11/20/14 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired under the recall. Updated 5/5/2015
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel seized without noticed. The contact had to restart the vehicle in order for it to resume normal function. Also, the contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition. The contact had to make several attempts and wait over thirty minutes for the key to release. In addition, the key would become hot. The dealer conducted repairs that were unknown. However, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vehicle was included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to remedy the recall. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the parts should become available on or after October 1st. The dealer was notified, but they continuously sated that they were not scheduling appointments because the parts were unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Dts. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the key remained stuck in the ignition. The vehicle was jumpstarted and then the key was released from the ignition. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact was informed to wait for the second notice. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.
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- Fort Worth , TX, USA