The Lemon IndexAll cars · Cadillac STS · 2008
2008 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 8,500 and 20,000 miles. Median 13,559, from 15 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 |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 24% |
| Brakes | 24% |
| Speed control | 24% |
| Electrical | 24% |
| Engine | 12% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
08V108000 Mar 2008 Exterior Lighting
Defect. GM IS RECALLING 4,586 MY 2008 CADILLAC STS AND STS-V PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, 'TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS' (TPMS). THE STANDARD REQUIRES AN INDICATION TO THE DRIVER FOR CERTAIN TPMS MALFUNCTIONS. WHEN THE SYSTEM DETECTS A MALFUNCTION, THE LOW TIRE WARNING LIGHT SHOULD FLASH FOR ABOUT ONE MINUTE AND THEN STAY ON THE REMAINDER OF THE IGNITION CYCLE. A DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER MESSAGE WILL ALSO BE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Risk. THESE INDICATIONS OF A SYSTEM MALFUNCTION DO NOT WORK. PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK RECEIVER MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
Manufacturer communications 1037
Cadillac filed 1037 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Shudder or bind on low speed turns
- 2-3 upshift slip or flare
- Dtc p0751, p0756, p0776, p0796, p2714, p2723, harsh tcc engagement
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | 17 / 26 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | 4Wheel or AWD | 17 / 26 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl supercharged | Auto (S6) | RWD | 13 / 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 |
Nearby model years
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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