How many open recalls are there on the 2005 Cadillac STS?

There are 3 active NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the 2005 Cadillac STS.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to remedy any safety recall at no cost to the owner, regardless of warranty status, mileage, or whether you are the original owner. The dealership performs the work and bills the manufacturer. You should never pay out of pocket for a recall repair.

How do I check if a specific recall has been performed on my Cadillac?

Run your VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or use the VIN decoder at the top of this page. The federal system shows the completion status of every safety recall on your specific vehicle, including campaigns the original owner may have addressed before you bought it.

How long do I have to claim a recall repair?

Most safety recalls have no expiration date — manufacturers must honor them indefinitely. A small subset of voluntary service campaigns and "customer satisfaction programs" do expire, typically 7-10 years from issue date. The campaigns listed on this page are full safety recalls; if your vehicle is covered, you can claim the repair at any time.

What if my dealer says they can't fix the recall?

Two situations: (1) parts shortage — manufacturers sometimes issue recalls before remedy parts are available; you may have to wait, but the dealer should give you a written acknowledgment that your vehicle is on the list. (2) Dealer error — if the dealer claims your VIN doesn't qualify when NHTSA's system says it does, escalate to NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline (1-888-327-4236). NHTSA can compel the manufacturer to honor the campaign.

When was the most recent recall on this vehicle issued?

The most recent recall in our records was campaign 06V020000, dated 2006-01-25. The oldest active campaign on file dates to 2006-04-20.

ProblemsByVin Recalls / 2005-CADILLAC-STS

3 active campaigns

2005 Cadillac STS recalls

Every active NHTSA recall campaign for this vehicle, ranked by severity. Each entry shows the consequence if left unfixed and the manufacturer's prescribed remedy.

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Recall timeline

When were recalls issued for the 2005 Cadillac STS? Recalls span 2006 to 2007. No new campaigns in over five years — issues appear settled.

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severe NHTSA 07V589000 December 20, 2007

On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak

A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

severe NHTSA 06V125000 April 20, 2006

Certain vehicles have a left or right rear suspension toe link that could separate because of an incorrect weld

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.

Fix: 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.

severe NHTSA 06V020000 January 25, 2006

Certain vehicles equipped with v6 engines may have a condition where fuel is no longer supplied to the engine

If the engine stops running, the operator will not be able to restart the vehicle which could increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

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Recall data sourced from the NHTSA recallsByVehicle public API. Each campaign number above links to the official federal record; you can also verify the full recall history at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2005/Cadillac/STS. Campaign numbers, consequences, and remedies are reproduced from the official record. Manufacturers are required to provide the remedy free of charge for safety recalls — contact your nearest dealer with the campaign number to schedule the repair.