2006 Cadillac DTS: steering wheel locks up

Filed May 22, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 116,000 miles · TX

I have noticed that when it rains and the streets are wet my steering wheel locks up

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 154,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized without noticed. The contact had to restart the vehicle in order for it to resume normal function. Also, the contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition. The contact had to make several attempts and wait over thirty minutes for the key to release. In addition, the key would become hot. The dealer conducted repairs that were unknown. However, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vehicle was included in recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 89,000 miles · SC · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. While driving approximately 45 MPH, all of the exterior lighting failed and the steering wheel seized. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact crashed the passenger side of the vehicle into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and the passenger sustained neck and shoulder injuries, but medical attention was not received. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · 90,000 miles · OH · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the front passenger side tire blew out and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized, causing the vehicle to spin and crash into a fence. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2014 · Steering · 115,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the steering wheel seized. The contact also mentioned that the steering wheel was vibrating and was making a load abnormal noise. The contact noticed that there was power steering fluid leaking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v105000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.