2006 Cadillac DTS

The 2006 Cadillac DTS has 4 recalls, with two separate fire risks: a power steering hose that can leak fluid onto hot engine components, and a heated washer fluid system that can short-circuit and cause smoke or fire.

The power steering hose can separate at a crimp point, spilling fluid into the engine bay where it can ignite. That same leak also reduces power steering assist, making the car noticeably harder to steer at low speeds, particularly when parking or maneuvering. The heated washer fluid system recall only affects vehicles equipped with that optional feature. A short circuit on the heater's circuit board can overheat the ground wire, potentially causing other electrical features to malfunction, and in some cases producing smoke or fire. A prior repair attempt from 2008 did not fully resolve the issue, which is why this recall remains open.