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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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Cadillac STS transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 17 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

9200 mi rear end pinion seal. repaired under warrante 

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2008 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

302-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

105000 mi

US $1835
Replace wheel bearing right rear wheel along with considerable maintenance work for 100K maintenance. 

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2007 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

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

140450 mi

US $1500
Car in transmission shop after 100% complete transmission failure on 6-18-2013. Estimated cost to repair $ 2,500.00 to $ 3,500.00 

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2006 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

supercharged 469hp 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

77000 mi Rear end noise lead to new axle bushings and clutch plates. 

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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 

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2005 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

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

116000 mi

US $139
the shifter assembly was loose and a part had to be replaced 
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. 

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2005 Cadillac STS 4dr Sedan

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

66000 mi transfer case repaired repaired the transfercase $1340 
63300 mi

US $200
torque convertor 
78000 mi

US $110
Shift linkage 
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. 

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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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Cadillac STS Transmission Problems

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