2006 Cadillac Cts-V Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2006 Cadillac Cts-V has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (2 reports).

1Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Cts-V?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2006 Cadillac Cts-V recalls

Corroded Front Brake Hose Can Leak and Lengthen Stopping Distance

Recall 15V225Apr 15, 20154,907 vehicles affected

Road salt or other contaminants can corrode the front brake hose fitting where it attaches to the caliper.

Most common 2006 Cadillac Cts-V problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes2
Suspension1

What owners report

2019-06-05, Service Brakes
ANOTHER BRAKE LINE FAILURE MUCH THE SAME AS PREVIOUS RECALLS LOST BRAKE FUNCTION MUCH LIKE THE FIRST TIME THIS OCCURRED.
2019-04-23, Service Brakes
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LINE FAILURE. FAILURE WAS ON THE HARD LINE BETWEEN THE ABS DISTRIBUTION BLOCK TO THE CONNECTION POINT WHICH LEADS TO THE CALIPER. CORROSION HAS LEAD TO A LINE FAILING WITH A HOLE LOCATED ON THE TOP SIDE OF BRAKE LINE. CAR WAS BEING PARKED. BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING HELD WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS BEING APPLIED. SUDDENLY THE BRAKE PRESSURE GAVE UP AND THE PEDAL WHEN TO THE FLOOR. LUCKY IS THIS SITUATION THE CAR WAS NOT IN MOTION OR THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A WHOLE OTHER CONVERSATION.
2016-09-27, Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS-V. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT STUD ASSEMBLY DETACHED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE WASHER BENEATH THE CASTLE NUT WAS FRACTURED AND BEGAN TO LOOSEN OVER TIME. THE ISSUE CREATED A GAP BETWEEN THE CASTLE NUT AND THE CTS ASSEMBLY THAT EVENTUALLY CAUSED THE DETACHMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

2006 Cadillac Cts-V questions

Does the 2006 Cadillac Cts-V have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2006 Cadillac Cts-V: Corroded Front Brake Hose Can Leak and Lengthen Stopping Distance. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Cadillac Cts-V?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (2), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Cadillac Cts-V has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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