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2005 Cadillac STS Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
6%of 101 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Cadillac STS, 6% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Without warning my transmission stopped working . I can move the greer with out it collecting any greer . No engine check light nothing . I pulled the parking lot and had to be pushed out street .”

NHTSA complaint #11144600, filed 2018-11, 279,900 miles

“The above vehicle was recently in a shop for brake pad replacement when my mechanic discovered that there was a leak of lubricant in the rear end of the automobile. Upon further inspection he discovered that the rear axle pinion seal was leaking. The automobile has just 60,000 miles. After checking the NHTSA he found that a recall, GM recall number 07204 had been issued for this very problem. However, when I presented the vehicle for repair this morning at marion chevrolet Cadillac they refused to cover the problem under the recall stating the VIN does not meet the recall range. …”

NHTSA complaint #10458774, filed 2012-05, 60,000 miles

“Vehicles voice recognition & blutooth telephone system are unstable/unusable. Vr system recognizes stated cxommands approx. 10% of the time. System miss-identifies commands 90% of the time causing improper/incorrect execution of wrong command. Servicing dealer states this is a known issue with all owners and there is no service bulletins or fix actions at this time or known. Cadillac customer assistance center in response to a written letter infomrs they have no knowledge of this being a major concern and inferred it was a user issue in properly operating the system. …”

NHTSA complaint #10129862, filed 2005-07, 97 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac STS. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the traction control indicator illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the shoulder of the road and, after one attempt, the vehicle restarted. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10631580, filed 2014-09, 110,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200917%
200848%
200712%
200675%
200566%

Other parts of the 2005 Cadillac STS

Electrical system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Cadillac STS

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology