Model year record

2005 Cadillac STS

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 146 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V589000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal

Component
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
275,936
Reported to NHTSA
2007-12-20
Owners notified
2008-02-08

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.

Safety risk

A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V125000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
23,077
Reported to NHTSA
2006-04-20
Owners notified
2006-05-03

Defect description

CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVE A LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK THAT COULD SEPARATE BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT WELD.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V020000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
17,462
Reported to NHTSA
2006-01-25
Owners notified
2006-03-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF THE ENGINE STOPS RUNNING, THE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 AVAILABLE. THE PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE, OWNER RENOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system1967,000 mi
Power train1374,000 mi
Engine1291,000 mi
Air bags1167,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system5147,000 mi
Seats538,455 mi
Service brakes557,000 mi
Unknown or other538,000 mi
Vehicle speed control541,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling440,898 mi
Exterior lighting442,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal455,800 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit455,800 mi
Wheels444,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)367,000 mi
Equipment330,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline360,000 mi
Steering333,000 mi
Structure: body355,645 mi
Suspension360,000 mi
Seat belts247,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear225,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly213,500 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery145 mi
Electrical system: ignition11,800 mi
Electrical system: wiring114,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine181,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system114,895 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1200 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights115,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission150,000 mi
Power train: driveline162,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler114,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip150,880 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads130,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack112,910 mi
Structure138,455 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension: front127,400 mi
Suspension: rear1172,900 mi
Tires1
Traction control system1110,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility150,400 mi

The 2004 model has 16 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.