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SuspensionPart report

2005 Cadillac STS Suspension Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
5%of 101 total for the year
Median mileage
102,360miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Cadillac STS, 5% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,360 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“Just bought the vehicle used and I hear a noise coming from the rear back of the car. The key fob wasn't working correctly and drained the battery and I had to buy a new battery. I really don't know what wrong with the vehicle but its driveable for now besides the slight banging noise. It need to be checked for recalls.”

NHTSA complaint #10899089, filed 2016-08, 144,719 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

“The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac STS. When attempting to accelerate, the contact heard a clicking sound near the rear of the vehicle. The sound continued until the vehicle reached 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 172,900.”

NHTSA complaint #10627457, filed 2014-08, 172,900 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac STS. The contact was driving approximately 2 MPH in reverse when the contact heard a dragging noise coming from the front tire. The engine was turned off and the vehicle was inspected where the contact discovered that the front passenger tire was tiled in an inward position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 27,400.”

NHTSA complaint #10359680, filed 2010-10, 27,400 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200824%
200632%
200555%
2004114%
2003113%
2002114%
2000325%
199918%

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
Seats
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Body 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 30, 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