2006 Cadillac STS Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 2006
Cadillac STS is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 2006 Cadillac STS and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 2006 Cadillac STS
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
 |
| MSRP Range: | N/A| Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 17 MPG city / 26 MPG highway |
| Transmissions: | 5 Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrains: | All Wheel Drive |
|
2006 STS Recalls
JAN 25, 2006 | Recall ID#
78222
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE FUEL IS NO LONGER SUPPLIED TO THE ENGINE. THIS CONDITION OCCURS WITHOUT THE... More Details
JAN 25, 2006 |
STS
| Recall ID#
78222
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Recall Date: |
JAN 25, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
STS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
17462 |
|
Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE FUEL IS NO LONGER SUPPLIED TO THE ENGINE. THIS CONDITION OCCURS WITHOUT THE...
|
|
Consequence:
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.
|
|
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 05111
|
JAN 13, 2006 | Recall ID#
46017
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND A 3.6L V6 ENGINE, THE TORQUE MONITORING FUNCTIONS OF THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL... More Details
JAN 13, 2006 |
STS
| Recall ID#
46017
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Date: |
JAN 13, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
STS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1327 |
|
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND A 3.6L V6 ENGINE, THE TORQUE MONITORING FUNCTIONS OF THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL...
|
|
Consequence:
WITHOUT THESE FUNCTIONS ENABLED, A PERSISTENT ECM FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A THROTTLE OPENING GREATER THAN COMMANDED BY THE DRIVER AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
|
|
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM ON THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.
|
|
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 06502
|
DEC 20, 2007 | Recall ID#
13798
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK. More Details
DEC 20, 2007 |
STS
| Recall ID#
13798
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 20, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
STS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
275936 |
|
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
|
|
Consequence:
A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
|
|
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM; AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM.
|
|
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 07204
|
|