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2007 Cadillac STS repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (23%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 30 repairs.
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2007 Cadillac STS repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

320-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Cadillac STS in Texas, United States
- Aug 2011
Jul 2008

4156 mi
Bluetooth will not pair up with phones made after September 2007. New software ordered. Loose bolt inside trunk lid, removed bolt and tightened spoiler Nav locking up when car in motion - dealer not willing to repair This car does not have HomeLink. It has a system that will not work with home security gates. THe vendor had to preprogram a new head until, ship to the dealer for installation. They also sent a service company to install a new receiver on my gate. 
May 2009

15018 mi

US $40
State inspection/smog test 
Nov 2009

22134 mi

US $103
Replaced right front fog lamp Inspect noise from front driver caliper/brake Inspected caliper noise Oil change 
Dec 2009

23626 mi
Replaced Striker Plate on driver door Driver headlamp not waterproof, inspection - dealer not willing to repair 
Jan 2010

24591 mi
Inspected noise from front driver caliper/brake Replaced striker plates on front and rear passenger doors. 

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2007 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

320-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Cadillac STS in Ontario, Canada
May 2016 - May 2018
Dec 2016

76260 mi

C $310
Abs and trac light come on in wet conditions. Then goes out when it dries up. Found corroded wire to the ebcm had to diagnose and repair rf wires to wss and main power wire to ebcm 
Jun 2017

80600 mi

C $300
Replace corroded headlight pig tail for pass sode xenon headlight assembly 100 plus hst dealer part.  Replace ACC cadillac emblem old one fell off while driving. Only adhered with glue. 160 plus hst. Dealer part. 

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2007 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Cadillac STS in Tennessee, United States
- Jun 2013
Feb 2013

135801 mi

US $850
Check engine light on. Dealership wanted an additional $2,699.81 w/ tax to put timing chain on engine. Picked car up and had a private mechanic install GM timing chain. OEM GM timing chain, guides, tensioners, gaskets, etc. installed by independent mechanics 
May 2013

138910 mi

US $1316
took back to mechanics when check engine light came back on and engine running rough again. mechanics could not fix recommended dealer for fix. After independent mechanics installed a timing chain and then 4 cam sensors on 5-2-2013 the engine still run rough. Dealer said it was a loose / worn bushing on a camshaft. Also timing off 2 teeth. 
Jun 2013

140450 mi

US $1500
Engine light on again. Car jerking when driving. Dealer found a timing gear slightly bent, they fixed it and that took care of the check engine light. However the jerking per dealer caused by torque converter failure. This issue not resolved Car in transmission shop after 100% complete transmission failure on 6-18-2013. Estimated cost to repair $ 2,500.00 to $ 3,500.00 
Cadillac STS in Manitoba, Canada
Sep 2014 - Sep 2017
Dec 2015

48360 mi
trunk lid cannot be opened with fob in close proximity. Repair needed a new antenna. Antenna has been ordered and installed. Switch on brake system that disables the cruise control was replaced. 
Mar 2016

49600 mi

C $130
Lost power steering fluid. Had car towed to dealer. PS aluminum bridge assembly was corroded and replaced. Pinhole leak in line leading from "rack" to bridge line required replacing of aluminum line. Glove box lock broken internally. 
Oct 2016

53320 mi

C $330
Splash shield (behind front bumper) came undone at trailing edge and became caught on the garage door floor. Needed replacement. 

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2007 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Cadillac STS in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2017 - Nov 2021
Jul 2017

93000 mi

C $400
Replaced faulty Bosch electronic ignition coil #2 
Nov 2021

131440 mi

C $150
Burnt out lamp Passenger door lock switch 

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