2005 Cadillac STS Cadillac STS 2005

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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%)

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2005 Cadillac STS suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

48000 mi Whining noise in steering column at low speeds when turning. 
55000 mi

US $1293
Replaced rear suspension bushing. 
57000 mi

US $350
Replaced defective rear wheel bearing 
126000 mi

US $1600
New shocks 

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2005 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

63300 mi

US $200
steering rack and steering pump 
139000 mi

US $100
Front hub bearings 
67000 mi

US $300
Power steering hose leak 
74000 mi

US $800
Both front wheel bearings replaced  
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. 
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. 

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2005 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

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

102000 mi Power steering pump needed to be replaced due to a leak in the system 
17000 mi Rack and pinion boot tore, leaking. 
25000 mi steering wheel noise 

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2005 Cadillac STS Suspension Problems

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