2006 Cadillac V-Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 2, 2011 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other V-Series years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Cadillac V-Series. That is the most of any V-Series model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 27,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Cadillac V-Series problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1 · ~27,000 mi
Equipment1 · ~27,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~37,390 mi
Wheels1 · ~37,390 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags150%27,000——
Equipment150%27,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%37,390——
Wheels150%37,390——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2009, with 1 complaints
2009: 1200912011: 120111

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Cadillac V-Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Cadillac V-Series.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

As i was turning into my driveway at a very low speed, i applied the brakes and immediately there was a rubbing, crunching sound and my brake pedal, inside the car, began to give me feedback or push back under my foot. The car kept rolling until i let up off the pedal and applied the brake again…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Oct 2, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10428217

Under freezing weather,i lost control of my vehicle,going on a service road, i entered a grassy area, lost control and hit a light pole,causing severe damage to the right back side of the vehicle. Main issue her eis the non-deployment of air bags. *tr

Air Bags · received Feb 17, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10259081

Other Cadillac V-Series years

← 2004 V-Series · 2007 V-Series →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2007 V-Series10
200620
2004 V-Series20

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Cadillac V-Series?

Owners most often report air bags, equipment, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Cadillac V-Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Cadillac V-Series a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V-Series model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.