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2006 Cadillac CTS fuel system problems

10 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 72,000.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
72,000
crashes
0
recalls
2

Which part fails

  • Storage: fuel gauge system
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Cadillac CTS fuel system problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Cadillac CTS fuel system

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

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Related recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported September 9, 2014 · 10,005 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured October 6, 2003, to March 15, 2007, and 2006-2007 Cadillac STS-V vehicles manufactured June 23, 2005, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the electrical terminals of the fuel pump module may overheat resulting in the melting of the flange material.
Risk
If the flange melts, a hole may be created allowing the fuel pump to leak fuel, causing the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel module and fuel tank jumper harness, free of charge. GM sent out interim notices in late October. The recall began on March 12, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 14405.

Recall number 14V542000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: deliveryReported January 25, 2006 · 17,462 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain vehicles equipped with v6 engines may have a condition where fuel is no longer supplied to the engine. This condition occurs without the illumination of the fuel level low indicator light or the warning chime.
Risk
If the engine stops running, the operator will not be able to restart the vehicle which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ECM) with new software free of charge. Owners were notified in december 2005 and asked to maintain at least 1/4 of a tank fuel level to avoid this condition until the parts are available. The parts are now available, owner renotification began on march 23, 2006. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339.

Recall number 06V020000 · Recall details

What 2006 Cadillac CTS owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 20, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 90,300 miles · WI

This vehicle has had thousands of complaints about ECM related problems. Every complaint is the same. The computer causes the temp gauge, fuel gauge to stop working, the tc light & antitheft lights to come on, and the key being stuck in the ignition. It renders the car undriveable because the temp & fuel gauges stop working. I have researched this and there has been the exact same issue with thousands of cars!!! When I contacted cadillac about this they said I would have to pay hundreds of dollars for a diagnoses fee. I told them that this is obviously a defect with poor design and/or bad parts. I have included just one of many links that owners have had with this model of car. This model needs to be recalled and cadillac needs to fix this ongoing problem!! Http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/cadillac-cts/t0o6tkb3dqgank509/p3 this is so wrong that they have received thousands of complaints for the exact same problem I mentioned above and have done nothing to fix it!!!!

Filed Jan 18, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · TX

I was at a stop sign when I tried to press down on the gas the car started tug and it would only do that on the first gear one mechanic said that it has to do with the fuel system and I kept testing the car out and I kept pressing on the gas to see if there was a difference but it kept doing the same thing as the first time

Filed Feb 28, 2015 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · TX

Received notice of recall # 14405 in sept 2014. Gm says this is not a recall, per cadillac cust center (800 458 8006). As such they have no information on said recall, nor a timeframe of when or if said recall will be performed. They have said parts are not currently available for repair of this supposed recall. There have been no reports of injuries or fatalities from this supposed problem, therefore it is not a priority to gm. The only remedy suggested by cust. Assistance is to pay dealer out of pocket to replace defective fuel pump with an identical part. There would be no recovery of cost due to same failure part being installed. Vehicle owner concludes gm will not comply with recall 14405, a known fire hazard to the vehicle and occupants. 10,005 vehicles are included in this recall.

Filed Nov 15, 2014 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · NJ

Vehicle does not start on cold mornings. It cranks but no start. Good battery.

Filed May 22, 2014 · Fuel system · 72,000 miles · FL

Car hesitated to start ..dragged along the road...sputtered and shut off..no fuel making it to the fuel pump but there is gas in the tank.

Filed Feb 17, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 91,303 miles · SC

Car was parked at work I was notified that it was leaking/pouring gasoline under car. Towed to dealership for repair. Dealership noted, "gas leaking at top of tank, connector shorted at top of fuel module which burnt a hole and was leaking gasoline". It cannot be caused by a road impact as it occurs on the fuel module on the top of the gas tank. Entire tank has to be dropped off of car to replace the module. I investigated in the cadillac owners forum and it was noted that this has occurred on other cadillacs and gm vehicles.caused by a short. I notified dealership service manager of this and was told there is no recall.

Filed May 25, 2012 · Fuel system · 74,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac cts. The contact was driving 35 MPH when he noticed that the low fuel warning light was illuminated just before the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v020000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery) and provided no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 91,000.

Filed Oct 8, 2011 · Fuel system · 48,500 miles · MO

Fuel gauge indicates more fuel than what is in the tank. For example the fuel gauge reads 1/2 tank when there is only a few gallons in the tank.

Filed Oct 3, 2008 · Fuel system, Suspension · 18,000 miles · MS

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 cadillac cts. Whenever the vehicle was driven at various speeds, the contact would hear a grinding noise. She took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the rear axles needed to be replaced. The mechanic only repaired the rear differential. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic. The dealer repaired the rear differential and the rear axles; however, the failure persisted. She returned to the dealer and was informed that the fuel filter and the module sensor center needed to be repaired. The vehicle is currently at the dealer awaiting repairs. The manufacturer has not been notified. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 18,000 and failure mileage was 25,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

2006 cadillac cts with faulty brakes. Consumer states that all the servicemen at the dealer completely ignored her when she got there for the repair on her vehicle. She believes the workers at the dealer are practicing racism/discrimination. *kb the rear view mirror was broken, the fuel gauge was fluctuating, the brake system, ABS and traction control lights illuminated. The consumer stated when she turned into a parking space, a loud dragging noise was heard and felt. Even though her foot was on the brake, the vehicle continued to roll, and growl. *jb updated 06/09/08

Questions about the 2006 Cadillac CTS fuel system

Does the 2006 Cadillac CTS have fuel system problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Cadillac CTS, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 Cadillac CTS fuel system problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 72,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Cadillac CTS fuel system?

Yes, 2 recalls: 14V542000, 06V020000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Cadillac CTS have the most fuel system problems?

The Cadillac CTS model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2008 (28 complaints), 2005 (15 complaints) and 2003 (11 complaints).

Other 2006 Cadillac CTS problems

Airbags 87Brakes 57Transmission 45Electrical 43Engine 37Acceleration 10Suspension 10Lights 7Visibility 7Driver assistance 6Body 4Steering 4Seat belts 3Seats 3Tires 3Wheels 3Locks 1

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