2009 Cadillac STS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other STS years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Cadillac STS. That ranks 5th out of 14 STS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (5 complaints, 33%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 | 5 | 33% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 27% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 20% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 7% | 8,353 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | 22,350 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 7% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 7% | 75,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Cadillac STS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Cadillac STS.
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.
The known timing chain issue GM done a warranty for to fix it but wonât fix it now. My car is running sluggish because of it and had numerous times that it wouldnât go up to the speed limit almost caused accidents because of it and Iâm afraid to even drive it anymore knowing that itâs a…
When driving in rain the smallest amount of water will cause the reduced engine power to engage and it does not go off until the vehicle has sat for a long amount of time. Extremely dangerous. First the abs light comes on and then you lose power. 3rd row led taillight out... 400 to fix. Purchased…
My airbags did not deploy and my traction control failed. The airbag light remains on and there is a faulty code. The vehicle lost ability to control it to turn. I went straight into the fence. The airbags were not addressed by the body shop or repair shop.
The car traction control failed and the vehicle had the service stability system come on. The abs light was lit and the vehicle would not accelerate or turn easily. The vehicle went into the ditch. This vehicle had headlights prior to the incident with bulbs popping out inside and moisture. After…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC STS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL FAILED AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED MOVING FORWARD. THE CONTACT CRASHED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE INTO A DITCH. THE…
Other Cadillac STS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 STS | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 STS | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 STS | 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 2009 Cadillac STS?
Owners most often report air bags, electronic stability control (esc), steering problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Cadillac STS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.