NHTSA Recall 06V007000: Vehicle speed control
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,327 vehicles. It affects 2006 Cadillac STS.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V007000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 06502 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | January 13, 2006 |
| Owner notification | January 24, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Without these functions enabled, a persistent ECM failure could result in a throttle opening greater than commanded by the driver and a crash could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ECM on these vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 24, 2006. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
Notes
GM recall no. 06502.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V007000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac STS | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.