Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. While operating the vehicle at night, the headlights continusly flashed off and on. Occasionally, only one headlight would illuminate and the second light would randomly shut off. Also, the interior dome lighting would remain illuminated while driving. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer (ed morris cadillac of tampa, florida) was notified of the failures. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 48,000.
2006 Cadillac DTS electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. While driving various speeds, the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact had to reset the light switch by flipping the switch back and forth for the lights to illuminate. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven at night. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a bulb or wire caused the headlights to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Passenger side seat heating element not working.
Heated seat element not working on passenger side front seat.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. The contact stated that the key fobik and ignition key failed to open the doors of the vehicle. As a result, the contact was unable to enter the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the key fobik battery was replaced but the failure continued. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. While driving various speeds, the headlights failed without warning. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. Updated 03/10/16
Headlights go out when moving especially at night, also causes motor to run rough when this happens. Very dangerous when lights go completely out doing 70 MPH...begins flickering, and then out. Have read 2006 cadillac complaint forums and they are numerous..bought car used from dealer...previous one-owner
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. While driving at night, the headlights became inoperable intermittently without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the gauges failed to operate, all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated, and all of the doors locked and unlocked independently. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. While driving 45 MPH, the electrical system failed and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle on the first attempt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,400.
As part of state inspection, told dealer that front seats are not heating. Told by dealer that problem was "connector to climate control seat module burned/shorted out module" and to replace connector and module would cost $1016. Asked dealer personnel if a safety issue and they said it is a routine/recurring problem with these components melting from the heat but don't worry it's not a safety issue (despite reference to " burned/shorted out"). Internet search showed similar problem with same components in other cadillacs but accompanied by/with smoke and/or fire-- if occurs while operating vehicle at a high speed on a busy street or highway, could result in a major accident involving serious injury or death. Needs to be investigated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. While starting the vehicle, the keys could be removed out of the ignition switch while in the on position. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 123,000.
I have noticed that when it rains and the streets are wet my steering wheel locks up
Heated/cool seats stop working.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. While driving at approximately 50 MPH, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred two times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter and the upstream oxygen sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,700.
Headlights will go out randomly on either side.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle decelerated without warning and caught fire. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Heated and cooled front seats stopped working. Noticed burnt wire insulation smell.
2006 cadillac dts. Ignition switch recall. Two ignition keys modified. *mw the consumer would like two replacement keys for his automobile or send modification parts.
2006 cadillac dts. Consumer states the ignition key slips out of ignition. *ss. The consumer stated the recall letter was misleading, about the parts not being available. Gm's intent was to put a small hole into the ignition key opening.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. While driving various speeds, both headlights and tail lights flashed and lost power. The failure recurred on numerous occasion. The vehicle was never diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 02/02/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. The contact received a recall notification for the electrical system, but the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The federal safety agency campaign number was unknown.
Gm recall 14299 should correct the problem of ignition shutting off while driving. The key moves out of the 'run' position disabling the brakes and steering,. The fix was putting a piece of plastic in my key. This does not fix the problem. I expect the ignition switch to be replaced. I did not pay $50,000 for a cheap 'fix'.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition switch and the anti theft warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number:14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. On another occasion, the contact lost control of the vehicle and rolled over. As a result, the contact crashed into a ditch and the was able to exit the vehicle only through the front driver's side window. The air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle failed to restart. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to the arm that required medical attention. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical) after the crash. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. When the key was removed from the ignition switch, the key fob was damaged. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,105.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to do the recall was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure...updated 11/13/14 *bf the consumer stated the problem was resolved. Updated 12/02/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel and the global positioning system failed numerous times. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the notification stated that the recall part was available, but the dealer stated that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 11/20/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired under the recall. Updated 5/5/2015
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