2005 CADILLAC STS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
145
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
43
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 CADILLAC STS
The 2005 CADILLAC STS has received a total of 145 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL, SUSPENSION:REAR, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY. 43 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (19 complaints), Power Train (13 complaints), and Engine (12 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 CADILLAC STS
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2005 CADILLAC STS, potentially affecting up to 316,475 vehicles.
Recall 07V589000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
| 275,936 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
Consequence: A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM; AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM.
View full details →Recall 06V125000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 23,077 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVE A LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK THAT COULD SEPARATE BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT WELD.
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE AFFECTED REAR WHEEL WOULD BE ABLE TO TURN IN OR OUT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RIGHT AND LEFT TOE LINK AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED. IF A TOE LINK IS REPLACED, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.
View full details →Recall 06V020000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| 17,462 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE FUEL IS NO LONGER SUPPLIED TO THE ENGINE. THIS CONDITION OCCURS WITHOUT THE ILLUMINATION OF THE FUEL LEVEL LOW INDICATOR LIGHT OR THE WARNING CHIME.
Consequence: IF THE ENGINE STOPS RUNNING, THE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED IN DECEMBER 2005 AND ASKED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST 1/4 OF A TANK FUEL LEVEL TO AVOID THIS CONDITION UNTIL THE PARTS ARE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 CADILLAC STS
145 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CADILLAC STS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac STS. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact became aware of a fluid leak. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a pinion seal leak on the rear axle. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired because the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,721.
Airbag light came on last week, and continues to stay on. Have not taken in, as I was just checking for any recalls
el carro se bloquea tanto en direccion como en velocidades. pareciera ser que pierde brake fluid and gasoline
el carro se bloquea tanto en direccion como en velocidades. pareciera ser que pierde brake fluid and gasoline
el carro se bloquea tanto en direccion como en velocidades. pareciera ser que pierde brake fluid and gasoline
Safety Rating for the 2005 CADILLAC STS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CADILLAC STS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CADILLAC STS
General Motors, LLC has issued 43 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 CADILLAC STS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP5191C — ENGINE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a ticking noise on cold start after sitting more than 6 hours. Technician will inspect the oil pump pick-up tube to block seal being compressed. It the seal is compressed replace the seal and retest.
PIT5484A — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that if OnStar is unable to configure the vehicle after the OnStar 15-08-44-001 upgrade and Onstar receives a 118 error code when attempting to configure the vehicle. Dealers should receive a sheet with the kit that provides steps to assist with handling this...
PIC3171E — STEERING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have unwanted Stabilitrak activation and/or a "STABILITY SYS ACTIVE" message on the Driver Information Center when turning. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code C0252 or C0710 set. Technician should monitor the Steering Wheel Position Sensor Phase A and...
3171C — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNWANTED STABILITRAK ACTIVATION. STABILITY SYS ACTIVE MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DIC. *TT UPDATED ON 5/2/2013. *KB
SB-10127 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
GM: SOME 2004-2005 CADILLAC CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, RATTLE UNDER BODY, AND A LACK OF ENGINE POWER. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAILED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *RM UPDATED 6/7/11. *PE
060730030 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5L50-E TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) SURGE, SHUDDER OR CHUGGLE (REPROGRAM TCM). *KB
060730020 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INTERMITTENT ENGINE CHUGGLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DURING LIGHT THROTTLE LOAD. (REPROGRAM TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM)). *KB
060311001 — SUSPENSION
GROANING OR SHUDDERING NOISE AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN DRIVING OVER LOW PROFILE BUMPS. *KB
050864034 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
OUTSIDE REARVIEW (OSRV) MIRROR DOES NOT WORK SMOOTHLY, MIRROR DOES NOT RETURN TO PROGRAMMED POSITION. *TT
050845001 — STRUCTURE:BODY
HOOD OPEN MESSAGE DISPLAYED IN DIC OR CONTENT THEFT DETERRENT ALARM SOUNDS FOR NO REASON. *EH
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 CADILLAC STS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC STS
- 2000 CADILLAC STS — 15 complaints
- 2001 CADILLAC STS — 17 complaints
- 2002 CADILLAC STS — 10 complaints
- 2003 CADILLAC STS — 15 complaints
- 2004 CADILLAC STS — 9 complaints
- 2005 CADILLAC STS (current)
- 2006 CADILLAC STS — 197 complaints
- 2007 CADILLAC STS — 67 complaints
- 2008 CADILLAC STS — 77 complaints
- 2009 CADILLAC STS — 23 complaints
- 2010 CADILLAC STS — 6 complaints
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