NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Cadillac STS AWD; the most frequently affected component is power train — seal. Owners filed 101 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2005 ranks #2 for number of recalls.
Power train — SealCampaign 07V589000 · 20 Dec 2007
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.
Risk: 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.
Suspension — RearCampaign 06V125000 · 20 Apr 2006
Problem: Certain vehicles have a left or right rear suspension toe link that could separate because of an incorrect weld.
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.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline — DeliveryCampaign 06V020000 · 25 Jan 2006
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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 available. The parts are now available, owner renotification began on march 23, 2006. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Engine11 · 28%
Power train9 · 22%
Air bags7 · 18%
Electrical system7 · 18%
Fuel/propulsion system5 · 12%
Service brakes5 · 12%
Electronic stability control (esc)3 · 8%
Suspension3 · 8%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
B0022 issue has been detected in the air bag deployment system. Passenger seat belt retractor is inoperable and will not retract seat belt when needed. The air bag warning lite shows on dash when start of engine and continuous on .
This vehicle has pumped through 5-7 quarts of oil appx every 500 miles. I know that this is not normal. Car was overhauled, the trans was basically rebuilt, with new components.problem with oil evaporating at very low mileage still an issue. ***no leaks*** or symptoms aside of diminishing oil every said set of miles.…
Went outside to drive the car begin to drive off as i was driving a big ball of smoke came out the tail pipe and sounded as if something broke and the car shut off. The car would not re start. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac sts. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the engine lost power as the engine light illuminated. The contact merged the vehicle to side of the road safely, which was then towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the intake and exhaust manifold needed to be replaced.…
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.