Another brake line failure much the same as previous recalls lost brake function much like the first time this occurred.
The worst 2006 Cadillac CTS-V problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Brakes2
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured between September 6, 2003, and June 11, 2007, currently registered, or originally sold, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the front brake hose fitting at the caliper.
- Risk
- Corrosion may cause the brake system to leak which could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front brake hose assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15149. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 10V‑105.
Recall number 15V225000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Cadillac CTS-V 125
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding...
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
What 2006 Cadillac CTS-V owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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Questions about the 2006 Cadillac CTS-V
Is the 2006 Cadillac CTS-V reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2006 Cadillac CTS-V, close to a typical CTS-V model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Cadillac CTS-V?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Cadillac CTS-V have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Cadillac CTS-V brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 15V225000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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