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2005 Cadillac STS Seats Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
6%of 101 total for the year
Median mileage
26,728miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2005 Cadillac STS, 6% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,728 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“When I move the driver's seat the airbag symbol appears on the dashboard. If I move the seat back and forth , after a few tries, the airbag symbol disappears. I was not able to look under the seat, but I have seen a video where somebody had the exact same problem but found burnt wires under the seat. I am wondering if there is a fire hazard. This happened when the car is stationary.”

NHTSA complaint #11144607, filed 2018-11, 194,000 miles

“I have rust in my car and under the bottom. Cadillac states this is normal and they cannot do anything until there is a hole in the vehicle. They rely on the dealers feedback. The district manager in the area is of no use. The dealer over rides his decisions. What does gmc paid this fellow for?”

NHTSA complaint #10231395, filed 2008-06, 38,455 miles

“Front car seats are making a farting noise, I have had in the dealership 3 times & each time they said they fixed the problem they have not. Also, my front headlamp has stress cracks in it they told me they ordered it, well its been 8 weeks & still no headlamp the manager was suppose to call me & never has”

NHTSA complaint #10191650, filed 2007-05, 15,000 miles

“After leaving restaurant got into car and adjusted driver seat, proceeded to exit,approached stop light, then heard faint popping sound then smelled odor and saw smoke.immediately pulled into adjacent restaurant across street,exited vehicle and car was on fire. An employee at restaurant advised to move away from car fearing an explosion. Immediately called 911 and was dispatched to local fire dept.”

NHTSA complaint #10547188, filed 2013-10, 82,000 miles

“Dt: purchased a new vehicle that had an odd smell, but soon became overpowered with its strong odor. Consumer's wife eyes watered from the smell and her throat burned. Took vehicle to dealer for who tried to remedy the problem by placing odor eaters inside of the trunk from where the smell was strongest. The odor was stronger when vehicle was outside in heat or hot weather. Consumer was concerned that this may be toxic. The problem was ongoing. Contacted GM , but they did not answer the concerns. Vehicle continued to smell of odors. …”

NHTSA complaint #10126737, filed 2005-08, 200 miles

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200712%
200664%
200566%
200118%

Other parts of the 2005 Cadillac STS

Electrical system
23 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Engine
12 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Cadillac STS

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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