2008 Cadillac STS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other STS years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Cadillac STS. That ranks 4th out of 14 STS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (11 complaints, 22%), typically at around 45,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 50owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Cadillac STS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 11 | 22% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 18% | 120,168 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 16% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 12% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 10% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 10% | 13,559 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 8% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 8% | 120,168 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 6% | 146,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 6% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% | 3,200 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% | 57,250 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4% | 46,780 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 4% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | 46,730 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 11 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 10 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 13,559 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 95,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Cadillac STS recalls (1)
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Exterior lighting
Problem: Gm is recalling 4,586 my 2008 cadillac sts and sts-v passenger vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, 'tire pressure monitoring systems' (tpms). The standard requires an indication to the driver for certain tpms malfunctions. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light should flash for about one minute and then stay on the remainder of the ignition cycle. A driver information center message will also be displayed on the instrument panel.
Risk: These indications of a system malfunction do not work. Premature tire failure could result in a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the remote control door lock receiver module free of charge. The recall began on march 18, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Dealership had ownership of car and should have replaced the timing chain before selling car to me, which they did not and after time for repairs to be done before time ran out, I had to pay for repairs, causing me be be out $3000+ dollars for repairs should have been covered by the warranty.
The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac STS. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Service TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor message and TPMS warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the sensor was replaced and…
The Cadillac Company sent me a letter several years ago informing me of a premature timing chain wear and the illumination of the Service Engine light. They knew about this defective engine problem but they did not recall the vehicle. Instead they extended the engine warranty to 10 years or 120,000…
Suddenly lost navigation system, which also shut down clock and other applications within that system. Had it checked out at two different dealers, they were unable to find the problem. Called gm customer center and was told this is a long standing problem, something to do with the unit being…
Air bag alert says service air bags this should be covered as many of these bags have been recalled. Second problem: when turning off the ignition, it keeps dinging and says put car in park even though it is in park. This dinging noise lasts maybe 10 seconds to a minute. Sometimes shifting or…
Other Cadillac STS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 STS | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 STS | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 STS | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 | 50 | 1 |
| 2007 STS | 52 | 2 |
| 2006 STS | 139 | 4 |
| 2005 STS | 101 | 3 |
| 2004 STS | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 STS | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 STS | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 STS | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 STS | 12 | 1 |
| 1999 STS | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 STS | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Cadillac STS?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Cadillac STS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Cadillac STS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other STS model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.