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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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- 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 216 repairs.
Cadillac STS body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (79%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 6000 mi | Had the dealer replace the driver exterior door handle, because it would not recognize the keyless fob to unlock the doors from the driver door. Covered by warranty. |
2008 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5000 mi | Water in trunk. Trunk had to be sealed in corners. |
2007 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 4156 mi | Loose bolt inside trunk lid, removed bolt and tightened spoiler |
| 23626 mi | Replaced Striker Plate on driver door Driver headlamp not waterproof, inspection - dealer not willing to repair |
| 24591 mi | Replaced striker plates on front and rear passenger doors. |
2007 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 80600 mi C $300 |
Replace ACC cadillac emblem old one fell off while driving. Only adhered with glue. 160 plus hst. Dealer part. |
2007 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 49600 mi C $130 |
Glove box lock broken internally. |
| 53320 mi C $330 |
Splash shield (behind front bumper) came undone at trailing edge and became caught on the garage door floor. Needed replacement. |
2005 Cadillac STS
Engine not specified
| 64000 mi | also side panel on seat was damaged. part ordered. |
| 55000 mi | Driver seat panel cracked. |
2005 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 48000 mi | A hole was punctured in driver's leather seat. Leather section was replaced. |
| 41000 mi | New interior trim around passenger door frame. Had curled under so that headliner edge was exposed. Covered under warranty |
2005 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 51000 mi | Replaced driver door weatherstrip. Replaced driver side seat bezel broke. |
| 39000 mi | Squeaky seat Complained of rattle in passenger door. Dealer proudly disassembled, insulated, and reassembled driver door. Passenger door still rattles. Paint bubbling. Dealer admits it is a defect but body shop is backed up. |
| 39000 mi | Door rattles, passenger side. Paint bubbles. Paint peeled off ignition button while in for service. |
| 40000 mi | Replaced a part with cosmetic damage from a previous repair. Seat belt retractor needs parts replaced. |
| 40000 mi | Fixed driver seat belt. Major rattle in dashboard after other in-dash warranty repairs. |
| 45000 mi | Woodgrain bezel around the navigation/radio unit faded at the top center section about 1/2 by 4 inches.. |
| 46000 mi | Right side(passenger) headlight was retaining moisture. |
| 51000 mi | moisture in left front headlight |
| 51000 mi | replaced left front headlight |
2005 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 63200 mi US $325 |
cowling covering underside falling off. |
| 17000 mi | Finish on trim around radio/enviornmentals was flaking. |
| 8000 mi | Replace both head light due to lens peeling. |
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