2006 Cadillac DTS Problems and Repair Histories
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Cadillac DTS Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2006 | Cadillac DTS | 13 DTSs, 9.0 months of data per DTS, average 60700 miles Small sample size. Join or 13 DTSs, 9.0 months of data per DTS, average 60700 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2006 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan
291-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| Cadillac DTS in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | Dealer reprogrammed body control module for remote key entry system under TSB 1906368 | |
| Cadillac DTS in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 49000 | 0 | Po420 code tripped cel. factory perimeters were set too close. reprogram the cpc. there was a service bul. on this... |
| Jan | 2012 | 56000 | 670 | H2O2 sensor faulity wheel rim rusted on inside at tire seal,poor quality chrome plating, replaced rim |
| Apr | 2012 | 58700 | 56 | check engine light on.. DTC 01/02 MAF a circuit low input...dismantled clean the entire area and filter. CEL came on again 2 weeks later.. Replaced MAF per service manual.. |
| Jun | 2012 | 60000 | 10 | DTC 01/01 MAF Just Replaced this, so cleaned contacts with cleaner (didn't do this when I replaced it) and reset... |
| Dec | 2012 | 66000 | 30 | scraping noise from rotating wheels. worse in a left turn. replaced right front wheel bearing assy.. |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | 598 | No Start on key turn..Bad ground under the fuse panel under the hood..Seems to be typical problem for GM..but they won't issue a call back...or fix for free |
2006 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| Cadillac DTS in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 57040 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 70680 | 400 | Replace tie rod and balance |
| Feb | 2013 | 81260 | 313 | Resurface front brake rotors Replace front right turn signal bulb |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac DTS in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | 290 | Replaced High Mounted Brake Stop light strip. |
| Cadillac DTS in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 66000 | 400 | Front right tire could no longer seal well on rim due to corrosion. Unrepairable. Replacement rim was $450, but dealer sold me the rim at 50% and included 3 others at $100 each. Rim retailed at $775. I love my caddy dealership!! Stability traction control light has been coming on and off for 1 month. Have not repaired yet |
| Apr | 2013 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac DTS in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | Vehicle is using excessive fuel/averaging 12-15 mpg comb driving. Scan tested for codes/found P0174/TSB/06-06-04-023. PCM was reprogrammed per bulletin. Gas mileage returned to 18-21 comb. Front left tire sensor inoperable/part number 15268606 replaced. | |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | Heated rear seats do not work. Wiring harness replaced to back seats. | |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | Cigarette lighter in center console inoperable. Part number 12450043 replaced. | |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | Check engine light is on. DIC read check gas tank WG CODE P0455 found/vacuum leak at fuel cap. Fuel cap replaced | |
| May | 2008 | 0 | Left rear tire monitor is inoperable. Part number 15268606 replaced. | |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | Veh idles rough/reprogrammed PCM-code 115A1. Heated windshield washer module circuit broken, fuse replaced. Mute switch on radio broke/part number 15774568 replaced. Tire monitor sys operates inter./TSB 07-08-52-001b/replaced rcdlr/antenna/all transmitter | |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Push button on gas cap broke. Gas cap assembly replaced. | |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | Cruise cont will not set to 76/dealership will not fix/will not drive vehicle 76mph. Cornering lights inoperable/cornering light assembly drvr side replaced. Headlights are inter going out/ dealership cannot duplicate/will not fix. Lower splash guard repl | |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | R/F TPMS reads erratic/part nmbr 15268606 repl. Headlights still intermit going off and on. Inter open circuit replaced in HL Ballasts part nbr 10391611 replaced. Engine idles rough/air pump hose replaced. | |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | Frnt headlights flickering on/off/dealership cannot dupl/will not fix. Loud knocking noise in rear on startup/ evap canister vent solenoid valve replaced. Heat in both front seats quit working/Part numbers/15216126 and 15326110 replaced. | |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | Radio does not work on AM. Dealer states this is normal and I am not in the right area of town. Wants me to drive it around and check the reception. Rear defrost does not work. | |
| Sep | 2010 | 0 | Moved, different Cadillac dealer. Radio still does not work on AM nor does part of rear defrost. Once again dealership claims it is location. I make them check another DTS of my year. AM works just fine, dealer states my vehicle is fine | |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac DTS in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 55800 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 67760 | 270 | HID headlight bulb burned out. $130 for the bulb, $140 labour to change. |
| Oct | 2012 | 70440 | 60 | Change TPS in right front wheel. |
| Jan | 2013 | 72940 | 60 | Replace left front TPS. |
| Feb | 2013 | 73340 | 0 | Replace water pump |
| Mar | 2013 | 73780 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac DTS in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 104700 | 246 | fuel cleaning |
| Mar | 2012 | 121000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac DTS in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 36580 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 37820 | 200 | Seat heaters and coolers not working. Paid for diagnosis. Dealer didn't explain how it could be repaired very well. He only said it would cost a lot to reapair. About $900.00 |
| Sep | 2012 | 44640 | 689 | Front brakes needed to be replaced. Tire pressure monitoring system not working. |
| Jan | 2013 | 45260 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac DTS in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 71000 | 0 | Bad wheel bearings. Dealer replaced left hub. Temperature gauge kept going in the red dealer bled system problem fix. |
| Aug | 2011 | 74000 | 900 | Headlights flicker then eventually one or both will go out. |
| Cadillac DTS in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 68000 | 700 | Replaced both Valve cover gaskets. Replaced front motor mount |
| Cadillac DTS in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 37820 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 41540 | 0 | Set code of minor vac leak...Gas cap not sealing replaced at my expense. Fixed parking sensors started beeping and lights flashing while driving past 3 months. Too expensive to fix...removed fuse, problem solved. |
| Dec | 2011 | 42780 | 1400 | Heated cooled seats failed third time in one year !!!! Dealer fix module that overheats and melts connector. parking sensors shorted Removed clearcoat paint covering half one rear parking sensor with sandpaper. Re-painted a light coat of silver and now park sensors work. |
| Apr | 2012 | 43800 | 75 | Changed winter tires and rotated. Rt. frt. sensor not able to be set in new position Need new sensor. |
| Jul | 2012 | 45260 | 65 | Right rear TPMS sensor failed (rt front failed 30 days before). Changed at Tire store to see if aftermarket sensors last longer. GM sensors seem to last about 12 to 18 months! |
| Oct | 2012 | 45880 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac DTS in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 48000 | 540 | Service engine light fault. Retrieve DTC P0420. Catalyst Eff low. Test system, flash reprogram powertrain computer aith software to correct P0420 and other issues (P0689, P0690, P1629 and P1632). |
| Dec | 2012 | 54000 | 100 | C/S check engine light on, scanned code/P2A00. Performed Built PIP4625 repaired wire at the EGR and installed a rubber protector. |
| Cadillac DTS in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 88000 | 59 | For 1 1/2 years it would die below 30 mph about every 2 to 3 months. The dealers ideas was throw parts at it, computer, egr valve, crank or cam shaft sensors.They could not diagnose. I fixed with good spray cleaning mass air flow sensor. |
| Jun | 2012 | 101000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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