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2009 Cadillac STS Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
27%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
140,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Cadillac STS, 27% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 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.

“The car traction control failed and the vehicle had the service stability system come on. The ABS light was lit and the vehicle would not accelerate or turn easily. The vehicle went into the ditch. This vehicle had headlights prior to the incident with bulbs popping out inside and moisture. After the repairs were done by the body shop the new headlights have had that same problem. The airbags never came out, and there is a message displayed indicating they needed service. It was never addressed by the body shop. Also prior to the incident the steering had an issue causing pain to my shoulder. …”

NHTSA complaint #11271159, filed 2019-10, 90,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac STS. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would decelerate independently and the stability system warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and waited a few minutes before resuming driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10940227, filed 2017-01, 140,000 miles

“When driving in rain the smallest amount of water will cause the reduced engine power to engage and it does not go off until the vehicle has sat for a long amount of time. Extremely dangerous. First the ABS light comes on and then you lose power. 3rd row LED taillight out... 400 to fix. Purchased in march of 2018 with 93k miles. Currently at 104k.”

NHTSA complaint #11291164, filed 2019-12

Related service bulletins

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009427%
200836%
2007612%
200686%
200533%
2003113%
2002114%
200118%

Other parts of the 2009 Cadillac STS

Air bags
5 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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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