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!!!!
2006 Cadillac CTS: wrong fuel gauge reading
6 of the 269 complaints about the 2006 Cadillac CTS describe wrong fuel gauge reading.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 72,400
- recalls
- 2
Wrong fuel gauge reading by model year
What owners say
Between 12/2013 and october 2014 my car blows out electronic control modules a/k/a e.c.m.s possible causes are the ignition and or fuel gauge shows momentarily no gas motor shuts off and stalls while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac cts. The contact stated that she was unable to remove the key from the ignition and the anti-theft warning message illuminated on the instrument panel. Also the temperature and fuel gauges malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the electronic control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 120,500. ..updated 09/07/12 *bf updated 09/18/2012
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 cadillac cts. The contact stated that she can drive countless miles with the emergency brake engaged. The vehicle has been to the dealer six times. The fuel gauge displays inaccurate readings on the instrument panel and was taken to the dealer three times for this failure. She has to keep a quarter tank of gas in her tank or else the vehicle will shut off. In addition, the radio changes stations automatically. The current mileage was 2,776 and failure mileage was 35.
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
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- 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: delivery
- 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
Questions about the 2006 Cadillac CTS fuel gauge
Is wrong fuel gauge reading a common problem on the 2006 Cadillac CTS?
6 of 269 owner complaints about the 2006 Cadillac CTS (2%) mention wrong fuel gauge reading. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Cadillac CTS?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Cadillac CTS
Airbag light 46ABS 19Brake failure 10No deployment 9Stalling 9Grinding brakes 8Check engine light 6Jerking 5Loss of power 5Wipers 5
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