https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Cadillac STS. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:35:42 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-2163922 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 es https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-2163923 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 es https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-2104439 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-2061475 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 n https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-2053136 Sat, 04 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1951451 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 milea https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1933535 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1933536 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1933537 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1901590 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Airbag light came on last week, and continues to stay on. Have not taken in, as I was just checking for any recalls https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1821406 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1821407 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1788773 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT el carro se bloquea tanto en direccion como en velocidades. pareciera ser que pierde brake fluid and gasoline https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1788774 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT el carro se bloquea tanto en direccion como en velocidades. pareciera ser que pierde brake fluid and gasoline https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1788775 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT el carro se bloquea tanto en direccion como en velocidades. pareciera ser que pierde brake fluid and gasoline https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1783002 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT The Cadillac Company sent me a letter several years ago informing me of a premature timing chain wear and the illumination of the Service Engine light. They knew about this defective engine problem but they did not recall the vehicle. Instead they extended the engine warranty to 10 years or 120,000 miles. I have only 90,000 miles on my vehicle but I've owned it for over 10 years and now the chec https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1776864 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac STS. The contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed fuel dripping from the fuel tank. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V542000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1681420 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT WHILE DRIVING, THE ENTIRE PANEL GOES "OFF" SHUTTING DOWN THE CAR COMPLETELY. THE PANEL BOARD IS COMPLETELY DARK, NO ELECTRIC SUPPLY, NO GAS SUPPLY. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1681421 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT WHILE DRIVING, THE ENTIRE PANEL GOES "OFF" SHUTTING DOWN THE CAR COMPLETELY. THE PANEL BOARD IS COMPLETELY DARK, NO ELECTRIC SUPPLY, NO GAS SUPPLY. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1681422 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT WHILE DRIVING, THE ENTIRE PANEL GOES "OFF" SHUTTING DOWN THE CAR COMPLETELY. THE PANEL BOARD IS COMPLETELY DARK, NO ELECTRIC SUPPLY, NO GAS SUPPLY. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1665782 Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT IS NOW ON AND I NOTICE NUMEROUS OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING INJURIES. CADILLAC DEALER SAYS THEY WISH TO CHARGE FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND BELIEVE IT IS A SEAT-BELT PRETENSIONER WHICH THEY WOULD NOT COVER. REPAIRS WOULD BE AS MUCH AS VEHICLE VALUE. I NOTICE A RECALL WAS ORDERED FOR VEHICLES ONE OR TWO YEARS NEWER WITH THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. WHY NOT EXTEND TO THIS YE https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1665783 Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT IS NOW ON AND I NOTICE NUMEROUS OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING INJURIES. CADILLAC DEALER SAYS THEY WISH TO CHARGE FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND BELIEVE IT IS A SEAT-BELT PRETENSIONER WHICH THEY WOULD NOT COVER. REPAIRS WOULD BE AS MUCH AS VEHICLE VALUE. I NOTICE A RECALL WAS ORDERED FOR VEHICLES ONE OR TWO YEARS NEWER WITH THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. WHY NOT EXTEND TO THIS YE https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1656675 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT SERVICE AIRBAG ON THE DASH / AIRBAG LIGHT ON https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1654501 Sun, 15 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT MY CAR HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AS HAVING 'EXTENDED CRANK'. MY LOCAL CHEVY DEALER MADE APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN ATTEMPTS AT FIXING IT TO NO AVAIL. I'M TOLD IT'S THE CHECK VALVE, BUT I HAVE NOT HAD THAT DONE BECAUSE ALL ATTEMPTS BY THE DEALER DIDN'T WORK; E.G., NEW COMPUTER (AND REMOVED), BATTERY (AND REMOVED), FUEL PUMP, ETC. VERY FRUSTRATING AND I FEEL IT'S A MATTER OF HEALTH AND SAFETY BECAUSE THE CAR https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1631642 Wed, 25 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN THE SMALLEST AMOUNT OF WATER WILL CAUSE THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER TO ENGAGE AND IT DOES NOT GO OFF UNTIL THE VEHICLE HAS SAT FOR A LONG AMOUNT OF TIME. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. FIRST THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN YOU LOSE POWER. 3RD ROW LED TAILLIGHT OUT... 400 TO FIX. PURCHASED IN MARCH OF 2018 WITH 93K MILES. CURRENTLY AT 104K. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1631643 Wed, 25 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN THE SMALLEST AMOUNT OF WATER WILL CAUSE THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER TO ENGAGE AND IT DOES NOT GO OFF UNTIL THE VEHICLE HAS SAT FOR A LONG AMOUNT OF TIME. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. FIRST THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN YOU LOSE POWER. 3RD ROW LED TAILLIGHT OUT... 400 TO FIX. PURCHASED IN MARCH OF 2018 WITH 93K MILES. CURRENTLY AT 104K. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1631644 Wed, 25 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN THE SMALLEST AMOUNT OF WATER WILL CAUSE THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER TO ENGAGE AND IT DOES NOT GO OFF UNTIL THE VEHICLE HAS SAT FOR A LONG AMOUNT OF TIME. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. FIRST THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN YOU LOSE POWER. 3RD ROW LED TAILLIGHT OUT... 400 TO FIX. PURCHASED IN MARCH OF 2018 WITH 93K MILES. CURRENTLY AT 104K. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1630471 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND MY TRACTION CONTROL FAILED. THE AIRBAG LIGHT REMAINS ON AND THERE IS A FAULTY CODE. THE VEHICLE LOST ABILITY TO CONTROL IT TO TURN. I WENT STRAIGHT INTO THE FENCE. THE AIRBAGS WERE NOT ADDRESSED BY THE BODY SHOP OR REPAIR SHOP. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1621077 Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT I UNDERSTAND THAT 2006 CADILLAC CTS HAS A RECALL FOR AIRBAG PROBLEMS. CADILLAC DOESN'T DENY THAT THE SAME SYSTEM WAS USED IN THE STS. I'VE SEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. I JUST WONDER WHY THE STS WAS NOT RECALLED. I KNEW THERE WAS NO WARRANTY, AND THAT'S WHY I CONTACTED CADILLAC. KNOWING THIS THEY SENT ME FOR A DIAGNOSTIC, WHICH WAS A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY. THE END RES https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-sts#complaint-1615541 Sat, 26 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT THE CAR TRACTION CONTROL FAILED AND THE VEHICLE HAD THE SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM COME ON. THE ABS LIGHT WAS LIT AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OR TURN EASILY. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO THE DITCH. THIS VEHICLE HAD HEADLIGHTS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT WITH BULBS POPPING OUT INSIDE AND MOISTURE. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE DONE BY THE BODY SHOP THE NEW HEADLIGHTS HAVE HAD THAT SAME PROBLEM. THE AIRBAGS NEVE