Recall 07V589000: 2005–2007 Cadillac STS and 4 other models

Report received

Dec 20, 2007

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

275,936vehicles

Model years

2005–2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.

Possible consequence

A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. The recall began on february 1, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Cadillac CTS277 complaints
• 2006 Cadillac CTS269 complaints
• 2007 Cadillac CTS217 complaints
• 2005 Cadillac SRX122 complaints
• 2006 Cadillac SRX68 complaints
• 2007 Cadillac SRX52 complaints
• 2005 Cadillac STS101 complaints
• 2006 Cadillac STS139 complaints
• 2007 Cadillac STS52 complaints
• 2006 Pontiac Solstice243 complaints
• 2007 Pontiac Solstice290 complaints
• 2007 Saturn Sky284 complaints