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#BS-2006-CADSTS-4C26

2006 Cadillac Sts

Based on reports from 197 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
197
Crashes
28
Fires
14
Recalls
4
TSBs
754
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 197 complaints, 28 crashes, 14 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

battery drains after car is shut off

5 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

battery goes dead

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
3

ac condenser leak

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

50 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 77K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

19
0–30K
34
30–60K
50
60–90K
38
90–120K
17
120–150K
5
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (50 reports) • Median: 77K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (50 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags50 (25%)
Engine25 (13%)
Electrical20 (10%)
Fuel System20 (10%)
Stability Control8 (4%)
Other8 (4%)
Drivetrain7 (4%)
Speed Control6 (3%)

2006 Cadillac Sts: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2006 Cadillac Sts, with 50 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 76,663 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 77K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2006 Cadillac Sts, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2006 Cadillac Sts, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2006 Cadillac Sts, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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05
5
06
6
07
7
08
11
09
10
10
6
11
14
12
11
13
24
14
51
15
18
16
8
17
5
18
13
19
5
20
1
21
1
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2006 Cadillac Sts. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

06V007000Jan 2006

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND A 3.6L V6 ENGINE, THE TORQUE MONITORING FUNCTIONS OF THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) ARE NOT ENABLED. THESE FUNCTIONS CAN LIMIT ENGINE SPEED AND TORQUE IF UNUSUAL ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE FAILURES OCCUR.

06V020000Mar 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

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.

07V589000Feb 2008

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.

14V542000Mar 2015

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured October 6, 2003, to March 15, 2007, and 2006-2007 Cadillac STS-V vehicles manufactured June 23, 2005, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the electrical terminals of the fuel pump module may overheat resulting in the melting of the flange material.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Cadillac Sts is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2006 Cadillac Sts vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

197

Class avg

262

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 2006.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 197 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2006 Cadillac Sts: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Cadillac Sts?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2006 Cadillac Sts is related to the airbags, with 50 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2006 Cadillac Sts reliable?
The 2006 Cadillac Sts has 197 complaints, 28 crash reports, and 14 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2006 Cadillac Sts problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2006 Cadillac Sts have any recalls?
Yes, the 2006 Cadillac Sts has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Cadillac Sts problems start?
Based on 163 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 76,663 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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