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2005-2006 Cadillac CTS and Cadillac STS recall: delivery

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on January 25, 2006. It covers about 17,462 vehicles.

vehicles affected
17,462
reported
Jan 25, 2006
owners notified
Mar 23, 2006
related complaints
53

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 53 complaints about fuel system problems.

2005 Cadillac CTS2006 Cadillac CTS2005 Cadillac STS2006 Cadillac STS

Questions about recall 06V020000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2006 Cadillac CTS and Cadillac STS delivery?

Yes. Recall 06V020000, reported on January 25, 2006, covers about 17,462 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V020000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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