2006 Cadillac DTS steering problems

Filed Jul 23, 2026 · Steering · 192,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated that a recurring power steering failure had occurred at startup, and the steering wheel was firm. The contact stated that upon adding power steering fluid to the power steering reservoir, there was an immediate power steering fluid leak. Additionally, the brakes and check engine warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 06V105000 (Steering). However, after contacting the manufacturer, the contact was informed the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was referred to a local dealer for potential assistance from Goodwill. The failure mileage was approximately 192,000.

Filed Apr 23, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · GA

I called OnStar because my car would not start and they sent someone from GM. The guy looked at my car, could not identify the problem, so I got it towed to a repair shop. Ends up, I had to replace the transmission. The repair shop ran electric test on the vehicle and no codes or issues. My dash is now reading service power steering and this is a safety issue that needs to be fixed by the manufacturer.

Filed Jul 6, 2021 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · CA

Stabilitrak light on

Filed Jan 28, 2021 · Steering · NC

Power steer system is defective. I actually looked up several recalls on alldata.com and they're are numerous of recall. These recalls are specifically referring to the power steering system. The recalls are actually safety recalls. I can't seem to get the recalls serviced by any local dealers. This is a safety hazard to the general public.

Filed Dec 4, 2020 · Lights, Steering · 160,000 miles · MI

My lights I have changed and tried every thing only got 1 to work so far ! I smell a ! Burning smell ! My power steering is screwed and likes a small leek all electric some things has had issues ! Blow fuses cigarette lighter stops working can't charge phone ! Back rear power struts only work part time me l back up lights that warns don't work most of the time ! My key can turn the car but drive with out key in the ignition the ignition can switch it self ! Have had to fix battery and alternator problems and front tire problems!

Filed Sep 1, 2016 · Steering · 126,000 miles · MO

Power steering fluid is squirting all over my engine compartment. There is a recall for the make model and year of my vehicle, but cadillac keeps telling me that it's not a problem for my VIN. When I drive the car, power steering fluid contacts the hot engine parts and begins smoking. They've had a recall for this. I don't want my car to catch fire so I stopped driving it. I shouldn't have to pay for something that they already know is a problem, hence their own recall. They tell me I'll have to pay for the repair and if it's part of the recall, I might get reimbursed.

Filed Jul 5, 2016 · Steering · 141,179 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. While driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel required more force to maneuver and smoke appeared from the hood. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the road side and observed that the power steering hose was leaking severely. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v105000(steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,179.

Filed May 6, 2016 · Steering · FL

Had to replace the power steering hose (#06v105000) and when I noticed that this was a recall item I called cadillac for reimbursement. I was told my VIN was not included in this recall.

Filed Jan 25, 2016 · Steering · 45,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. While pulling out of the driveway, the contact noticed that the steering was difficult to turn. Upon further examination, the contact noticed a slight fluid leak and the vehicle had a smell of burning fluid. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2015 · Steering · 30,684 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, an abnormally loud noise was heard from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering inlet hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v105000(steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,684.