10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 56,417 miles
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I was at a stop sign when I tried to press down on the gas the car started tug and it would only do that on the first gear one mechanic said that it has to do with the fuel system and I kept testing the car out and I kept pressing on the gas to see if there was a difference but it kept doing the same thing as the first time
- Mckinney, TX, USA
Around 3:30 P.M, I noticed my car was jerking very hard, it changed gears hard, I lost power, it was hard to pick up speed, and when I arrived home 20 minutes later, it started smoking uncontrollably.
- Nettleton, MS, USA
It happened to me several times when turning into parking space or pulling out of parking space my 2006 Cadillac Cts 3.5 did not stop while braking the car in either direction. During that I felt a shudder sound coming out of front wheels and brake pedal traveled all the way to floor. At the same time a message "service brakes assist" appeared on the vehicle information display window and the ABS and traction control warning lights were turned on in the dash board. I took my car to more Cadillac local dealer at chantilly, va. And get it checked in reference to recall # 09149, but he told me that is not the issue because the front brake hose fitting are not corroded and he could not replicate the issue. I contacted GM customer service on 11/06/2014 and explained the situation of the issue. They assigned me a reference # [xxx] and we had a conference call with the moore Cadillac service advisor. It seems like the GM and moore dealer advisor are not admitting that is a manufacturer issue, but I have read several similar complaints on the www.safecar.gov site and fee like that it is a GM manufacturer issue and could cause a fatal accident. Currently, mileage on the car is only 59,200 and I noticed this issue at mileage 55,000. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Centreville, VA, USA
Fatal car crash resulted in death of driver (only person in the automobile). History of service brakes hydraulic problem on the 2006 Cadillac Cts--pressing brake pedal and lunging or sudden abnormal acceleration with loss of steering.
- Tallahassee, FL, USA
I have read numerous complaints for the same issue I am reporting on the internet on various websites. The dealership mechanics can't determine the issues and something has to be done! the first time I experienced the problem I was slowly (less than 5mph) turning the steering wheel in the right direction into a parking space and the vehicle would not stop, it jumped the sidewalk, but stopped before hitting the building. I had the vehicle looked at by mechanics at the dealership and they were unable to replicate, but would guess manifold gasket, that?S a lot of money for a guess fix that may not resolve the problem. The issue has happened numerous times since; yesterday it happened while in reverse (turning wheel to the left under 5 mph) I thought I wasn't going to ever stop! forums.edmunds.com/discussion/comment/4050860 list a lot of people saying the same issue happened to them and the dealership mechanics have guessed fixes from wheel hubs to loose radiator hoses, but the problem continues after the guess fix. Until someone gets deathly injured behind this issue, I don't think Cadillac is taking it seriously. The other common problems traction engaging (light comes on) when making turns at higher speeds (over 5mph) may be related to this issue. This has happened with me and my family in the vehicle, everyone is aware of the issue, the dealership (which appears clueless as many others do) as well as a local reputable family owned auto mechanic business in my community. I need to know what it takes for this issue to be diagnosed and fixed, before something tragic happens to me. Thank you. 2006 cad Cts-frustrated owner (dealership has milked me dry and still experience same issues, already paid dealership in the last year: Passenger airbag light ($495) rear differential ($600+) and now possibly spending $600+ on a defect fix guess ? manifold ).
- Sanford, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts V. the contact stated that the clips for the floor mats broke. The mat became lodged under the brake and accelerator pedals causing the clutch to not fully engage. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who gave him replacement clips which broke several times. The dealer refused to replace the mats. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
- Las Vegas , NV, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. While parking the vehicle with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated and struck a building. Both air bags deployed. There were no injuries. The dealer was notified and a compliant was filed. The vehicle is currently in the collision shop, waiting to be seen by an adjuster.. the failure and current mileages were 42,000. Updated 12/16/08 updated 12/19/08.
- Clarance, NY, USA
2006 Cts engine raced at high speeds when backing up without any pressure to the gas pedal. The first time the incident happened, there was damage done to the drivers side tire, however the second incident resulted in the vehicle racing down the driveway, across the street and into a neighbors house, which caused considerable damage to the house and the car. The vehicle was totaled.
- Lincoln, CA, USA
- Twenty-Nine Palms, CA, USA