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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2007 Cadillac STS Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
10%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
16,485miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Cadillac STS, 10% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,485 miles. 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.

“I noticed the gear shifter locked in placed where one can not move the unit from park to drive; I receive the shift to park message on the vic visual information center. I believed there was a recall on the same car in the 2006 Cadillac STS; the shift to park error message also comes on after driving and unable to turn the unit off (red lights of course) until the battery dies. No recall”

NHTSA complaint #10892779, filed 2016-08, 120,000 miles

“The vehicle experiences a Shift-to-Park malfunction in which it does not consistently recognize that it is in Park, despite being physically shifted into the Park position. When this occurs, the vehicle may fail to shut down properly or behaves as if it is not securely in Park. The condition is reproducible and occurs during normal use. The issue first appeared in approximately mid-2024 at an estimated mileage of 80,000–85,000 miles and continues to occur. No crash or collision has occurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #11709379, filed 2026-01

“The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac STS. The contact stated that the differential seal did not meet GM's specifications for the 2007 model STS. The vehicle dragged during acceleration. When he shifted into reverse, the differential jammed and prevented the vehicle from moving. The contact also experienced difficulty maintaining proper control of the vehicle. He received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v589000 (power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal). The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that they would get to him when they could. …”

NHTSA complaint #10220798, filed 2008-03, 16,485 miles

“2007 Cadillac STS. Consumer writes in regards to a thumping and tugging sound from the front tires. The dealer stated the belts were starting to separate. Also, the transmission shift control assembly was replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10648097, filed 2014-10

Related recalls

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200917%
2008612%
2007510%
2006139%
20051818%

Other parts of the 2007 Cadillac STS

Air bags
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 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