2006 Cadillac STS: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 27, 2017 · Driver assistance · 84,000 miles · NY

When making right hand turns, the car stalls temporarily not allowing me to accelerate or acclimate to oncoming traffic. While this is happening, the traction active symbol is displayed on the dashboard. Within a few seconds it seems to all work again, however it seems to be a safety issue as other cars are either assuming I will be at their speed, or assume I am allowing them to go when in fact I am stuck. I have 3 children in the car and I am becoming scared that this may cause an accident and is a major safety concern.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Driver assistance · 2,700 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. While attempting to make a right turn onto a three lane highway from a completed stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred on several occasions intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure recurred and the stabilitrack indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the stabilitrack would need to be serviced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,700.

Filed Jun 2, 2015 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. While driving at 60 MPH, the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Feb 19, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 119,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle anti-theft system and the brakes seized without warning causing the vehicle to stall. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 119,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 69,000 miles · PA · crash · 2 injuries

Traveling 81 north in northeast pennsylvania, rounding turn car stalled. I lost complete control of the vehicle which caused me to slam into a guard rail and the car went down an embankment and into a boulder. Air bags never deployed. Passenger and I were severely injured and had to be pulled out of the vehicle. Although we were both buckled in, the seatbelts flew off upon impact. This car should be recalled, it is very dangerous and should not be on the road (its a death trap).

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Engine · 60,000 miles · PA · crash · 3 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 cadillac sts. While driving 45 MPH, the engine stalled without warning and the vehicle crashed into a tree. The failure recurred numerous times prior to the crash. The contact and the two rear passengers sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an unknown location. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 85,000 miles · NY · crash · fire · 1 injury

I was traveling through the countryside on my way home from work. My car suddenly stalled, I lost control of the vehicle and slammed into an on coming car in the other lane. This caused permanent traumatic brain injury as our airbags never deployed causing us to slam our heads off windshield and side door window.

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · 70,000 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns 2006 cadillac sts. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning causing another vehicle to crash into the contact's vehicle. The vehicle rolled over several times ejecting both the contact and front passenger from the vehicle. The driver and front passenger sustained neck, back and brain injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 70,000 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle causing it to veered off road and crashed into an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the contact stated that the seat belt lock disengaged. The contact and the front passenger sustained permanent brain injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Electrical · GA

2006 cadillac sts. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition problem. *smd the consumer stated as he neared the highest elevation of the highway, other vehicles were going about 58-60 MPH, and the crest flattened, the speed increased almost automatically, as the resistance deceased. After a few hundred yards, the consumer realized he had no power under his foot, the dash lights went out with no engine condition indicators displaying, the only light on the dash was a lighted "d" indicating the transmission was in drive. Despite the vehicle being in gear, the vehicle was coasting at 70 MPH. Upon inspection, the start button and ignition switch failed. A few weeks earlier, the vehicle stalled while at a stop light. He immediately re-stared the vehicle. On a separate occasion, the consumer experienced a lapse of power.

Filed Aug 1, 2014 · Electrical · 82,100 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. The contact stated that while driving 72 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact engaged the push-to-start button but as soon as pressure was released from the button, the vehicle stalled again. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the ignition switch. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 82,100. Updated 9/4/14*cn updated 1/5/2015

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Engine · 84,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the accessory light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that there was an ignition problem. No repairs were performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure.the failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 84,200. The VIN was not available.