2006 Cadillac Xlr recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Cadillac Xlr; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — fuel pump. Owners filed 9 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2006 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints9

Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Fuel system, gasoline — Fuel pumpCampaign 11E009000 · 28 Feb 2011

Problem: Ti automotive is recalling certain fuel pumps, part numbers tu456 and tu303, sold under various brand names as aftermarket and replacement equipment for the motor vehicles listed above. The defective fuel pump may seize, stopping the fuel flow to the engine creating a stalling condition.

Risk: A vehicle crash could occur should the engine stall while in use.

Remedy: Ti automotive will notify owners of record and will replace any defective fuel pump with a new or reworked fuel pump free of charge. The safety recall began on february 22, 2011. Owners may contact ti automotive at 1-866-867-3759 or log on to www.recallresponse.com.

What owners complain about

Share of the 9 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train3 · 33%

Electrical system2 · 22%

Tires1 · 11%

Steering1 · 11%

Visibility1 · 11%

Latches/locks/linkages1 · 11%

Vehicle speed control1 · 11%

Equipment1 · 11%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Fax request assistance with gmac, company refuses to buy back defective vehicle *cc. The vehicle is equipped with run flat tire therefore it is not equipped with a spare. The vehicle also isn't equipped with a jack or a place to store a spare. The run flat tire went flat and the dealer had to replace it with a regular…
Tires · Dec 2006 · NHTSA complaint record

Dt*: the contact stated the electric windows slid up and down on their own. This continuously occurred, but the service dealer could not duplicate the issue to fix the problem. The consumer had difficulty accessing the trunk, it would not unlock. The power steering failed, however the dealer was unable to duplicate…
Steering · May 2006 · NHTSA complaint record

The monitors do not report when the battery is going dead. As a result i was trapped in my car for two hours because of a dead battery. There are no safety features that allowed me to open the door. I was in my driveway and luckily after screaming at a guest of my neighbors, my neighbor came over and jump my battery…
Electrical system · Nov 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

While backing out of a parking spot i placed car in reverse and it backed up as it should. When i placed gear in forward and stepped on accelerator the car still went rearward almost striking another vehicle. At that point vehicle only had reverse and needed to be towed for shift cable replacement. This same thing…
Power train · Jun 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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