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2005 Cadillac STS Wheels Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
4%of 101 total for the year
Median mileage
63,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2005 Cadillac STS, 4% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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.

“Driving on the highway when there was a sudden loud bang, my car swerved, my rpms revved up, white smoke and I smelled burning. I pulled over and had it taken to the local certified Cadillac dealership, my rear differential needs to be replaced related to a rear pinion seal leak. There's a recall for that exact problem for my year and model but my VIN isn't covered. How can I get my VIN on the recall list?”

NHTSA complaint #10680583, filed 2015-02, 106,121 miles

“New tires failed on black ice. Not have traction for condition of road. Tires designed for summer only. Like snow tires for winter only. Vehicle went into oncoming lane, hit on side, spun. - and car trunk demolished - car still ran. But busted exhaust and catalytic converter. Flat tire, rear door jammed on one side. No other cars driving same section had a problem. No major physical injuries to either vehicle... Hopefully. Just mental ones. Figure vehicle mfg should have sent out notice. And tire company not sell such tires to seniors. And tire store should not sell them unless for race track.”

NHTSA complaint #11179869, filed 2019-02, 30,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac STS. The contact stated that while he was driving into a parking space the driver side wheel feel off of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who refused to repair the vehicle per the warranty. The contact is concerned about the safety risk since this is the second time the wheel fell off of the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 44,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10284212, filed 2009-09, 44,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac STS. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the steering wheel began to shake violently as the front driver's side wheel became detached from the vehicle. As a result, the front driver's side of the vehicle to dropped to the ground and the contact crashed into a cement wall. The contact sustained a major headache from the impact. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000. Kmj updated 12/26/13 updated 12/30/13”

NHTSA complaint #10552883, filed 2013-11, 82,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200917%
200824%
200611%
200544%
2002114%

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 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.

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