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2005 Cadillac STS recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Power train | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 20, 200707V589000 | Power train: axle assembly axle shaftA REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V589000
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| Apr 20, 200606V125000 | Suspension: rearIF 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V125000
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| Jan 25, 200606V020000 | Fuel system, gasoline: deliveryIF THE ENGINE STOPS RUNNING, THE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V020000
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Owner complaints by component101
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 23 | 23 |
| Power train | 18 | 18 |
| Engine | 12 | 12 |
| Air bags | 11 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 7 |
| Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 6 |
| Suspension | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 5 |
| Structure | 5 | 5 |
| Visibility | 5 | 5 |
| Steering | 4 | 4 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Power train
“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.”
- Air bags
“Airbag light came on last week, and continues to stay on. Have not taken in, as I was just checking for any recalls”
- Suspension
“el carro se bloquea tanto en direccion como en velocidades. pareciera ser que pierde brake fluid and gasoline”
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2005 Cadillac STS recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Cadillac STS have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Cadillac STS. The most recent, 07V589000 (reported December 20, 2007), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Cadillac STS?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 23 complaints out of 101 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Cadillac STS?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Cadillac dealer.
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