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2006 Cadillac STS repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (7%)

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2006 Cadillac STS repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Cadillac STS in Arizona, United States Jul 2010 - Oct 2011
Nov 2010 77000 mi	Rear end noise lead to new axle bushings and clutch plates.
May 2011 85000 mi US $800	water pump leak splash shield broke and had to be replaced
Jul 2011 85000 mi	Thermostat not working. Had to order part
Oct 2011 90000 mi US $70	Air bag seat sensor went bad

Cadillac STS in Texas, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Mar 2018 139000 mi US $100	Coolant leak in one of the lines. Replaced the line and also the thermostat while I was at it.

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Cadillac STS in New York, United States Jan 2010 - Nov 2011
Dec 2010 66000 mi	Replaced motor and transmission mounts
Apr 2011 70300 mi	The car needed a new motor mount.
Nov 2011 76000 mi	Intermittant operation of A/C. Replaced seal. Check Engine light on, replaced thermostat and water pump.

Cadillac STS in Ohio, United States Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015	Moisture between headlamp lenses caused Xeon bulb failure.

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Cadillac STS in Alberta, Canada Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2014 44320 mi C $900	Full brakes and rotors as well changes tire pressure sensors and new all weather tires installed. The tire pressure sensors were corroded and seized on. Had to remove to add air and threads stripped.
Jul 2016 54040 mi C $800	Condenser in front got a pinhole from rock. Replaced condenser with Oem part Water pump leak. Pump and thermostat replaced.

Cadillac STS in California, United States Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
May 2013 69700 mi US $2500	Oil leak due to faulty seal, mfg. defect! GMC paid for approx. 1/3 of the repair after we dogged them for 6 months.Our extended warrenty had just run out when we noticed leak!

Cadillac STS in Iowa, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2011
Oct 2010 54000 mi	replace alternator

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Cadillac STS in Ohio, United States May 2009 - Dec 2013
Apr 2009 21000 mi	Replaced the hvac blower motor. It was starting to be a little noisy.
Aug 2011 49000 mi	The check engine light had been on for several months. The car would not start one morning and I called onstar and they towed to the dealer. They said that they replaced a "purge valve" and there was no charge for the service or towing.
Aug 2012 67000 mi	Coil on the #3 cylinder cracked and needed to be replaced.
Sep 2012 69000 mi	The right side catalytic converter needed to be replaced and was covered under the cadillac warranty.
Jan 2013 73000 mi US $350	An ignition coil failed on one of the cylinders.
May 2013 78000 mi US $3400	Using 1 qt oil per 700 miles. Diagnosed as piston ring problem. Put in new rebuilt short block. After haggling GM paid labor, I paid parts.

Cadillac STS in Florida, United States - Apr 2008
Apr 2008 27000 mi	Filed a Lemon Law claim after having a persistent squealing/squeaking noise in the steering column while turning the steering wheel. GM repurchased the car after seven (7) repair attempts during an eight (8) month period.

Cadillac STS in Florida, United States May 2010 - Jan 2011
Dec 2010 58000 mi US $660	Check Engine light on-drove for about a month. Replaced valve to repair-also cleaned injectors and replaced fuel filter this trip

Cadillac STS in North Carolina, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2013
Apr 2011 68000 mi US $240	my air bag light came on

Cadillac STS in Mississippi, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2017
Oct 2017 114000 mi US $250	Driver's seat belt pretensioner
Dec 2017 118000 mi	electric door lock driver's door. Sometimes works sometimes have to use manual key.

Cadillac STS in Ohio, United States Sep 2014 - Jul 2015
Oct 2014 98700 mi US $1800	Leaking power steering fluid. Bad rack and pinion assembly. Replaced along with both outer tie rods and power steering fluid lines.

Cadillac STS in Virginia, United States May 2010 - Oct 2012
Apr 2011 60000 mi US $100	Glovebox lock replaced. New fob batteries installed.
May 2011 60000 mi US $700	Replaced drivers side wheel bearing. Installed new front brake pads. Oil changed.
Jan 2012 70000 mi US $600	Service tire pressure module warning, could not fix.

Cadillac STS in Ohio, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2012
May 2012 76300 mi	Lower end seals

Cadillac STS in South Carolina, United States May 2010 - Feb 2012
Jul 2010 34500 mi	evaporative purge valve replaced
Jul 2011 40250 mi US $461	Condenser replaced; hole in condenser due to rocks/gravel getting between the pusher fan and condenser. Condenser replaced; hole in condenser due to rocks/gravel getting between the pusher fan and condenser.
Dec 2011 42000 mi	noisy a/c actuator proximity trunk release inoperative

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Cadillac STS in Kansas, United States Oct 2013 - Oct 2016
Dec 2013 55000 mi US $200	Service engine
Sep 2014 88000 mi US $300	Passenger side floor wet when a/c on. Also steering wheel making squeaking.
Aug 2016 143000 mi	Service air bag keeps coming on and horn stop working
Oct 2016 152000 mi	Air bag light, horn not fixed.