NHTSA Data Explorer

Cadillac STS

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

430

Active records

Recalls

7

Active records

TSBs

1,531

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

35

Crashes

48

Fires

14

Top reported issues — Cadillac STS

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Reporting mechanism

136

Safety restraint issue

126

Operating state

103

Condition issue

78

Engine behavior

69

Noise

35

Driver assistance issue

34

Performance issue

32

Fluid issue

31

Braking behavior

24

Safety restraint behavior

24

Electrical issue

22

Steering behavior

20

Thermal issue

19

Starting behavior

16

Powering on/off behavior

14

Vibration/harshness

14

Lighting behavior

13

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

12

Access/entry issue

10

Infotainment behavior

9

Recent change

5

Smell

5

Ride/handling behavior

4

Communication/network issue

1

HVAC behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2009 CADILLAC STS

Filed Apr 20, 2026


The known timing chain issue GM done a warranty for to fix it but won’t fix it now. My car is running sluggish because of it and had numerous times that it wouldn’t go up to the speed limit almost caused accidents because of it and I’m afraid to even drive it anymore knowing that it’s a time bomb waiting to happen that could blow up on the highway that can cause accidents.

2007 CADILLAC STS

Filed Jan 7, 2026


The vehicle experiences a Shift-to-Park malfunction in which it does not consistently recognize that it is in Park, despite being physically shifted into the Park position. When this occurs, the vehicle may fail to shut down properly or behaves as if it is not securely in Park. The condition is reproducible and occurs during normal use. The issue first appeared in approximately mid-2024 at an estimated mileage of 80,000–85,000 miles and continues to occur. No crash or collision has occurred.…

2008 CADILLAC STS

Filed Jun 27, 2025


Dealership had ownership of car and should have replaced the timing chain before selling car to me, which they did not and after time for repairs to be done before time ran out, I had to pay for repairs, causing me be be out $3000+ dollars for repairs should have been covered by the warranty.

2005 CADILLAC STS

Filed Jan 31, 2025


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…

2011 CADILLAC STS

Filed Jan 4, 2025


The steering wheel became uncontrollable while idle and can't turn the steering wheel without picking up speed. While stopped you can't turn the steering wheel, it's like trying to turn it while the engine is off.

2006 CADILLAC STS

Filed Dec 19, 2023


The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac STS. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway at approximately 2 MPH, the driver's side tie rod fractured into two pieces. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the tie rod was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

2007 CADILLAC STS

Filed Oct 5, 2023


Air bag on the steering wheel has oozing glue that oozed/leaked out of the airbag and has hardened on outer cover! Lights and radio don’t disconnect or turn off when car is turned off and drain battery.

2005 CADILLAC STS

Filed Jun 12, 2023


Airbag light came on last week, and continues to stay on. Have not taken in, as I was just checking for any recalls

2008 CADILLAC STS

Filed Jun 24, 2022


The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac STS. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Service TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor message and TPMS warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the sensor was replaced and reprogrammed on multiple occasions; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V108000…

2005 CADILLAC STS

Filed Jan 18, 2022


Crash

el carro se bloquea tanto en direccion como en velocidades. pareciera ser que pierde brake fluid and gasoline

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.