2005 Cadillac STS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Cadillac STS, 4% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I bought a 2005 STS Cadillac from oakland automall, two weeks later as I was entering the freeway, and I found myself without any steering, the steering mechanism (for no good reason broke) I skidded across two lanes of traffic (I'm really lucky to be alive) my car hit the guard rail on the other side of the freeway and came to a stop, I reported this to the general manager at Cadillac his answer to my cries were (sorry about that), I have pictures of the car and how the steering rod broke, I'm really afraid to drive the car, its been in the shop for over 30 days, please help me, no one want…”
NHTSA complaint #10217499, filed 2008-02, 12,910 miles“The vehicle intermittently loses engine/ electrical power while driving. When the power loss occurs, brakes and steering lose proper functionality creating a threat to the driver and passengers as well as other motorists. The vehicle then is unresponsive to the proper starting procedure. Restarting the vehicle is inconsistent. It may start immediately upon command or it may cause a theft procedure to initiate. The vehicles dic will possibly show the following prompts just before the shutdown failure occurs; service vehicle soon, service stability system soon, service A/C system soon. …”
NHTSA complaint #11244847, filed 2019-08, 155,000 miles“Steering wheel makes thump/clunk sound when turning or going over bumps which causes steering wheel have wiggle/loose. Steering wheel is also making rubbing sound when wheel is turned slowly in any direction. I had my local dealer look into this and they concluded that wheel needed to be greased. The thump/loose steering wheel problem continued and I ended up taking vehicle to another Cadillac dealer nearby. I explained to advisor of continuing problem and informed them that another dealer attempted to repair. I was told by advisor that problem was worn tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10307522, filed 2010-02“The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac STS. The contact stated that while driving 58 MPH with the cruise control on, the vehicle started moving to the left without the contact being able to control it. The contact take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 33,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10372259, filed 2010-12, 33,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Cadillac STS
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Cadillac STS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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