Recall List for the 2005 Cadillac STS
Official recall notices have been issued for the 2005 Cadillac STS by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions. It's important to note that most recalls won't cost you anything to get fixed, so if your car is affected you should call an authorized Cadillac service shop immediately!
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2005 Cadillac STS POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL NHTSA Campaign #07V589000
Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.
Consequence: A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.
Actions: 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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V589000 »
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2005 Cadillac STS SUSPENSION:REAR NHTSA Campaign #06V125000
Summary: Certain vehicles have a left or right rear suspension toe link that could separate because of an incorrect weld.
Consequence: If this were to occur, the affected rear wheel would be able to turn in or out, affecting vehicle control, which could result in a crash.
Actions: Dealers will inspect the right and left toe link and replace as required. If a toe link is replaced, the dealer will perform a wheel alignment. The recall began on May 3, 2006. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06V125000 »
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2005 Cadillac STS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY NHTSA Campaign #06V020000
Summary: Certain vehicles equipped with V6 engines may have a condition where fuel is no longer supplied to the engine. This condition occurs without the illumination of the fuel level low indicator light or the warning chime.
Consequence: If the engine stops running, the operator will not be able to restart the vehicle which could increase the risk of a crash.
Actions: Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ECM) with new software free of charge. Owners were notified in December 2005 and asked to maintain at least 1/4 of a tank fuel level to avoid this condition until the parts are available. The parts are now available, owner renotification began on March 23, 2006. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06V020000 »