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2005 Cadillac STS Recall List

3 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Cadillac STS, affecting transmission & powertrain, suspension, wheels & tires, and fuel system. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Cadillac dealer.

Recall campaigns
3
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Dec 20, 2007
Owner complaints
101

All 2005 Cadillac STS recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 07V589000Dec 20, 2007Transmission & Powertrain275,936 vehicles

    Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal

    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.

  2. NHTSA 06V125000Apr 20, 2006Suspension, Wheels & Tires23,077 vehicles

    Suspension:rear

    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.

  3. NHTSA 06V020000Jan 25, 2006Fuel System17,462 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery

    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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2005 Cadillac STS have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2005 Cadillac STS, covering transmission & powertrain, suspension, wheels & tires, and fuel system.
Are 2005 Cadillac STS recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2005 Cadillac STS?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 07V589000, reported Dec 20, 2007, concerning the transmission & powertrain.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.