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Expensive Cadillac STS repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
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Chart based on 16 repairs.
Cadillac STS repair cost distribution
$2500+ (29%)
$1000 - $2499 (71%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
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.
2008 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60500 mi US $130 |
Remote start had an error code and would not work. System reset and is now operational. |
| 95000 mi US $195 |
Reprogram computer as remote start not operating. |
| 105000 mi US $1835 |
Replace wheel bearing right rear wheel along with considerable maintenance work for 100K maintenance. |
2007 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 135801 mi US $850 |
Check engine light on. Dealership wanted an additional $2,699.81 w/ tax to put timing chain on engine. Picked car up and had a private mechanic install GM timing chain. OEM GM timing chain, guides, tensioners, gaskets, etc. installed by independent mechanics |
| 138910 mi US $1316 |
After independent mechanics installed a timing chain and then 4 cam sensors on 5-2-2013 the engine still run rough. Dealer said it was a loose / worn bushing on a camshaft. Also timing off 2 teeth. |
| 140450 mi US $1500 |
Engine light on again. Car jerking when driving. Dealer found a timing gear slightly bent, they fixed it and that took care of the check engine light. However the jerking per dealer caused by torque converter failure. This issue not resolved Car in transmission shop after 100% complete transmission failure on 6-18-2013. Estimated cost to repair $ 2,500.00 to $ 3,500.00 |
| 49600 mi C $130 |
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. 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. |
2006 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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! |
2006 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 73000 mi US $350 |
An ignition coil failed on one of the cylinders. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2005 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 109100 mi US $4000 |
Aor leak in fuel system and a bad coil. Catalytic converter is going out. |
| 126000 mi US $1600 |
New shocks |
| 106000 mi US $139 |
Thermostat leak the shifter assembly was loose and a part had to be replaced |
| 55000 mi US $1293 |
Replaced rear suspension bushing. Leaking heater core had to be replaced. |
| 60000 mi US $460 |
Replaced water pump |
2005 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 63300 mi US $1590 |
replaced the alternator and coil kit Alternator failed and the drivers air bag module shorted out. |
| 65000 mi US $148 |
had cats replaced and a left motor mount replaced and now told my transfer case needed repair. |
| 67000 mi US $157 |
transfer case repaired |
| 63000 mi US $1200 |
I had what I thought was a water hose leak that turned out to be the water pump. I decided to have all belts and hoses replaced since the car is 5 years old and Arizona heat kills rubber and I don't want it breaking on the road. |
2005 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 97000 mi US $2500 |
Catalytic converter on the right side clogged up.. resulting in the right side of the motor heating up and losing compression..Engine Change..was cheaper than a tear down... |
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