2005 Cadillac STS Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2005 Cadillac STS. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 07V589000Dec 20, 2007275,936 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal
  Covers: Cadillac STS 2005–2007, SRX 2005–2007, CTS 2005–2007 +2 more

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

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 06V125000Apr 20, 200623,077 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear
  Covers: Cadillac STS 2005, SRX 2005

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

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 06V020000Jan 25, 200617,462 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
  Covers: Cadillac STS 2005–2006, CTS 2005–2006

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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…

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