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Cadillac STS repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (6%)
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Chart based on 216 repairs.
Cadillac STS suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 20 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
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 49600 mi C $1070 |
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. |
2006 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 60000 mi US $700 |
Replaced drivers side wheel bearing. Installed new front brake pads. Oil changed. |
2006 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 88000 mi US $300 |
Also steering wheel making squeaking. |
| 147000 mi | stabilizer bar was making noises |
2005 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 57000 mi US $350 |
Replaced defective rear wheel bearing |
| 55000 mi US $1293 |
Replaced rear suspension bushing. |
| 48000 mi | Whining noise in steering column at low speeds when turning. |
| 126000 mi US $1600 |
New shocks |
2005 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 74000 mi US $800 |
Both front wheel bearings replaced |
| 63300 mi US $200 |
steering rack and steering pump |
| 139000 mi US $100 |
Front hub bearings |
| 29140 mi | Squeaking noise from front suspension when braking. Had front arm assembly replaced (two lower arms), all under warranty. Squeaking noise from front suspension when braking. Had front arm assembly replaced (two lower arms), all under warranty. |
| 30380 mi | Whistling sound under the hood.Gets louder when turning steering wheel on the parked car. Steering fluid was low.Drove 200km back home like that just fine. Turned out the power steering return pipe was corroded to leak fluid. Pipe replaced under warranty. |
| 67000 mi US $300 |
Power steering hose leak |
| 46000 mi | The power steering was making noise as if there were low or no fluid in it's system was told they could'nt replicate. |
| 49000 mi | Power steering making a low/no fluid noise. |
2005 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 17000 mi | Rack and pinion boot tore, leaking. |
| 102000 mi | Power steering pump needed to be replaced due to a leak in the system |
| 25000 mi | steering wheel noise |
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