The Lemon IndexAll cars · Cadillac STS · 2007
2007 Cadillac STS. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,000 and 19,800 miles. Median 9,000, from 14 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 27% |
| Stability control | 27% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 13% |
| Airbags | 13% |
| Visibility | 13% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
14V542000 Sep 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured October 6, 2003, to March 15, 2007, and 2006-2007 Cadillac STS-V vehicles manufactured June 23, 2005, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the electrical terminals of the fuel pump module may overheat resulting in the melting of the flange material.
Risk. If the flange melts, a hole may be created allowing the fuel pump to leak fuel, causing the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel module and fuel tank jumper harness, free of charge. GM sent out interim notices in late October. The recall began on March 12, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14405.
07V589000 Dec 2007 Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft / Seal
Defect. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
Risk. 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.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Failure of the rear differential | 2007 | 2007 |
Manufacturer communications 928
Cadillac filed 928 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Fluid leak condition
- Rear axle pinion seal leak products
- 2-3 upshift slip or flare
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | 16 / 25 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S5) | 4Wheel or AWD | 16 / 23 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl supercharged | Auto (S6) | RWD | 12 / 19 / 15 | Premium | $5,150 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | 15 / 24 / 18 | Premium | $4,300 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto (S6) | 4Wheel or AWD | 14 / 21 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2005–2011 Cadillac STS, 5.1M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 4 | 146K |
| Transmission & shifter | 3 | 87K |
| Death wobble & steering | 2 | 78K |
| Steering & suspension | 1 | 48K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 3 | 42K |
| Oil changes & service | 2 | 30K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 2 | 27K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 2 | 27K |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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