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2005 Cadillac STS repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 134 repairs.
2005 Cadillac STS transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Cadillac STS
Engine not specified
| 111600 mi C $969 |
Car began to making rotational noise local mechanic diagnosed within 5 minutes U-joint or hanger bearing. Enclosed drive shaft...recommended dealer repair |
| 211000 mi US $150 |
Had a vibration in the rear end that needed to be repaired |
2005 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 39000 mi | Shifter locked and I couldn't get it out of park. Repair was covered under warranty. |
| 41000 mi | Shifter started getting hard to pull out of park again, so took it in before it completely locked up. Same repair, again under warranty. |
| 116000 mi US $139 |
the shifter assembly was loose and a part had to be replaced |
2005 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 34100 mi | Discovered front differential gasket leak when changing oil at 55K km. Got new gasket $40, cost to replace $235 decided to do so when the problem will become serious enough. The shop checked and topped the oil (200ml) at 60K km at no charge Discovered front differential gasket leak when changing oil at 55K km. Got new gasket $40, cost to replace $235 decided to do so when the problem will become serious enough. The shop checked and topped the oil (200ml) at 60K km at no charge |
| 37200 mi $10 |
Front differential oil leak diagnosed earlier as gasket leak which would cost $400 to fix turned out to be an oil filling cap leak which was a $10 repair at the dealer shop including new cap. Garage mechanic was too hard on the cap I guess. Front differential oil leak diagnosed earlier as gasket leak which would cost $400 to fix turned out to be an oil filling cap leak which was a $10 repair at the dealer shop including new cap. Garage mechanic was too hard on the cap I guess. |
| 66000 mi | transfer case repaired repaired the transfercase $1340 |
| 63300 mi US $200 |
torque convertor |
| 78000 mi US $110 |
Shift linkage |
2005 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 48000 mi | rear differential bushing broken. bushing replaced. |
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