KnownCarProblems2008 Cadillac Sts Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Cadillac Sts, most often about the engine (22% of complaints, typically around 107,000 miles). It is 4th of 12 Sts model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2008 Cadillac Sts problems
Engine
11 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 107,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
I purchased this car in january of 2010 from apple chevrolet Cadillac located in york pa. When I purchased this car I bought it used however it still had the remaining manufactures powertrain warranty. It had 51,554 miles on it at the time of purchase. On feb 9, 2011 I reported to heritage Cadillac in belair md. That…
Check engine light on vehicle start shutting down while vehicle was in motion on a pa interstate and on a city street this has happened on serval occasion , then the park to shift lights comes on and the vehicle at that time is unable to shut off. At lease three time this year 2016 (apr#7th oct 26th and nov 3rd each…
Air bags
11 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The information window under my speedometer warned me to check the driver side air bag. It then went off about 2 days later. I warned me again in the middle of april, beginning of may and may 22nd. I did not drive my car today (5/23) so I don't know if the warning is still on. If it is I will write again.
I had this car serviced at gold coast Cadillac, oakhurst, n.j. On march 25, 2013 and the mileage was 42,951. Since my wife does not drive much anymore, we do not use this car very much as you can see by the mileage. On or about november 13, 2014 I got into the car and when I started the engine the display said…
Electrical
8 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, 12v/24v/48v battery.
Tl contact owns 2008 Cadillac Sts. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to recognize the key fob. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000.
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 reprogrammed on…
Transmission
6 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Sts. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle kept accelerating while the brake pedal was depressed. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Own a 2008sts v --on making a right turn from a stop,the car lost power with no error messages,and full electrical power.would surge to about 3 MPH--got to a spot where I could turn car off.stareted it up and the car was fine.dealer unable to diagnose probelm.feel its unsafe to drive and am pushing the dealer to…
Speed control
5 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 13,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Tl contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Sts. The contact was driving approximately 50 MPH attempting to pass another vehicle, and a sudden acceleration occurred without warning. The speed increased to 90 MPH. The brake pedal stuck to the floor when pressure was applied. The vehicle began to decelerate to 30 MPH. The automatic…
Tl contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Sts. The contact stated that as he was driving 13 MPH his accelerator pedal stuck to the floor and the vehicle accelerated to a higher speed. The contact had to use his kill switch to turn to stop the acceleration and turn the vehicle off. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home…
Steering
5 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles.
Power steering failed in driveway, then day later started to work then the next day failed while backing vehicle, then started working again.
Tilt steering failed to lower steering column in proper driving position. The power motor unit failed and it caused the steering column to stay in the highest position, making it unsafe to drive. The dealer replaced the motor assembly and it corrected the problem.
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Purchased 2008 Cadillac Sts in december 2008, since purchased I have replaced 6 rims due to cracking. Damages have been because of potholes or speed bumps, coasting $900 at gm.
The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Sts. The contact stated while driving various speeds the power steering would suddenly malfunction making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. The contact indicated that no warning lights or sensors illuminated during the incident. After turning the vehicle off and restarting the…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 8%I purchased this car in january of 2010 from apple chevrolet Cadillac located in york pa. When I purchased this car I bought it used however it still had the remaining manufactures powertrain warranty. It had 51,554 miles on it at the time of purchase. On feb 9, 2011 I reported to heritage Cadillac in belair md. That…
The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Sts. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Cadillac Sts recalls
Lights: exterior lighting
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> .
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2008 Cadillac Sts
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Cadillac Sts?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (11 complaints, typically around 107,000 miles); air bags (11 complaints, typically around 45,000 miles); electrical (8 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Cadillac Sts have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 11, 2008 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Cadillac Sts?
- It is 4th of 12 Sts model years by number of complaints, with 50 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.