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Suspension Problem on the 2006 CADILLAC DTS

Car problem(s) with the 2006 CADILLAC DTS. This database includes information received by NHTSA from consumers either directly or as recorded by the Vehicle Safety Hotline. This information may be used by NHTSA during the investigation process. You may file your own complaint by calling the NHTSA Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153. You can also file your complaint online.

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Electronic Stability Control (2)	Exterior Lighting (44)	Power Train (2)	Steering (13)	Visibility (5)
Engine (2)	Fuel System Gasoline (1)	Seat Belts (1)	Structure (4)	Wheels (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling (7)	Interior Lighting (1)	Seats (4)	Suspension (4)

Problem with Suspension

• Apr 12, 2010 - Alexandria, LA - Suspension
  TL CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC DTS. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FAILURE WOULD NOT OCCUR WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT A HIGHWAY SPEED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON NINE SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURE. THE STEERING VALVE AND STEERING GEAR WERE REPLACED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. ADDITIONALLY, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE EXHIBITED SEVERE DEFECTS AND WAS REPLACED AT 20,000 MILES. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE OTHER RESOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,386. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,881. UPDATED 06/02/10. THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 10/12/10
  
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• Jan 30, 2008 - Aurora, OH - Suspension
  2006 CADILLAC DTS SWITCHING LANES WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS RELEASED. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS SWITCHED LANES ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 OR MORE MPH. HE ALSO STATES THAT THE VEHICLE PULLS HARD TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR SEVERAL ALIGNMENTS, BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINED THE SAME.
  
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• Aug 20, 2007 - Duram, NC - Automatic Stability Control (Asc)
  TL CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STABILITY CONTROL SERVICE LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATES. IN ORDER FOR IT TO DIM, HE MUST SHUT OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE ON-STAR FUNCTION STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS DRIVABLE, BUT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER BETWEEN 8-10 TIMES AND THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE REPAIRED THE FAILURE. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE ALWAYS RECURS WITHIN 15 MILES OF LEAVING THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 29,611 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,087.
  
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• Feb 22, 2007 - Torrington, CT - Front, Control Arm, Lower Arm
  2006 CADILLAC DTS, MILEAGE APPROX. 7,000. SUDDEN, TOTAL FAILURE OF LOWER CONTROL ARM. MY FATHER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT LOW SPEED IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD IN HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA WHEN THE RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO UP OVER THE CURB. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. NO INJURIES. LOCAL CADILLAC DEALER HAS ACCEPTED RESPONSIBILITY AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY.
  
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