2006 Cadillac STS-V
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Cadillac STS-V is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
2006 Cadillac STS-V at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2006 Cadillac STS-V recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2006 Cadillac STS-V.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2006 Cadillac STS-V MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2006 Cadillac STS-V costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2006 Cadillac STS-V. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2006 Cadillac STS-V. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Fuel System
On certain vehicles, an electrical terminal on the fuel pump module may overheat and melt, potentially allowing fuel to leak and/or affecting fuel system pressure. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Low fuel pressure as a result of the leak could also affect engine performance which could result in reduced engine power and/or stalling.…
Transport Canada #2014381 · Sep 2014Powertrain
On certain vehicles, the drive axle differential seal may leak (note that all-wheel drive vehicles have two seals). Reduced lubrication may cause the differential to become noisier. Continued use may cause damage to bearings and other differential components. Three conditions could occur: 1). When the vehicle is stopped and shifted to reverse, the differential may jam and preve…
Transport Canada #2007417 · Dec 2007Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Cadillac STS-V
The Cadillac STS is a mid-sized luxury 4-door sedan manufactured and marketed by General Motors from 2004 to 2011 for the 2005 to 2011 model years. A version of the STS was marketed in China as the SLS through 2013.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.