It just started making a loud knocking noise, and it dosent go no faster than 40mph.
2005 Cadillac STS engine problems
19 complaints (19% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 72,500. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 19%
- typical mileage
- 72,500
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Exhaust system: emission control1
- Exhaust system1
- Engine1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Cadillac STS engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Cadillac STS engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2005 Cadillac STS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The vehicle intermittently loses engine/ electrical power while driving. When the power loss occurs, brakes and steering lose proper functionality creating a threat to the driver and passengers as well as other motorists. The vehicle then is unresponsive to the proper starting procedure. Restarting the vehicle is inconsistent. It may start immediately upon command or it may cause a theft procedure to initiate. The vehicles dic will possibly show the following prompts just before the shutdown failure occurs; service vehicle soon, service stability system soon, service A/C system soon. During the shutdown failure, no electrical components are operable but power is still available to the car allowing the dic to prompt 'no fob detected' or 'theft attempted' and the fob will intermittently allow you to send lock/ unlock commands during the shutdown failure. The failure happens in any scenario and is intermittent in the aspect of no failure occurs for a week or 5 failures occur in a day. I cannot determine when the failures began happening considering I purchased the vehicle used with 155000 miles and the failures have been happening since day 3 of my ownership. The vehicle is currently at a midland michigan cadillac dealership being diagnosed.
Without warning my transmission stopped working . I can move the greer with out it collecting any greer . No engine check light nothing . I pulled the parking lot and had to be pushed out street .
S10 appropriate handling- letter to the secretary from constituent re copy of a letter addressed to general motors chief executive officer mary barra regarding the recall of vehicles that can leak oil and catch fire. *smd the consumer stated the technician showed him where burnt oil had leaked through engine gaskets between the crankcase and manifold. The consumer was quoted a price of $ 4,153.00 for the replacement of the gaskets. The price went up, after the repairs were in progress. The consumer was informed additional gaskets were needed.
Went outside to drive the car begin to drive off as I was driving a big ball of smoke came out the tail pipe and sounded as if something broke and the car shut off. The car would not re start.
This vehicle has pumped through 5-7 quarts of oil appx every 500 miles. I know that this is not normal. Car was overhauled, the trans was basically rebuilt, with new components.problem with oil evaporating at very low mileage still an issue. ***no leaks*** or symptoms aside of diminishing oil every said set of miles. Very frustrating issue that hasn't been resolved.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac sts. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the engine lost power as the engine light illuminated. The contact merged the vehicle to side of the road safely, which was then towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the intake and exhaust manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
Twice drive on interstate (possible after rough area on interstate) reduce power light and no engine power atlanta, ga traffic nearly got hit several times trying to get to the side of the interstate. Now three times stop car put in park and engine will not shut off, light says put in park although it is in park or should be. The recall on the drive axle seal, cadillac would not cover cost, I did pay to have it fixed at hoover, al cadillac.
While driving on the expressway( at night), going 70mph, the car completely shut down without warning. I lost all power, brakes, steering, lights. On dash message stated "accessory active" and then "shift to park." took the car to the dealer and they changed the throttle body and cam/crank shaft along with a couple other small things. Got the car back, and 1 week later, the problem began again but worse. It would do it repeatedly, at all different speeds. A couple of times right in the middle of an intersection! Took the car back to the dealer again and this time they changed the body control module. Got the car back and about a week later, the problem has returned!
The catalytic converter makes loud popping noises on passenger front side. Now is misfiring in cylinder 1 and also has unexpected gained speed without any gas peddle pushed. Gm extended the catalytic converter warranty to 200,000 miles due to converter problems. But my VIN they say isn't included. My car is a v6. My sister was the previous owner she said she never received any recall information. The website shows no open recalls but the work wasn't completed since she purchased in 2007. Gm website doesn't help at all.
Questions about the 2005 Cadillac STS engine
Does the 2005 Cadillac STS have engine problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Cadillac STS, 19% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Cadillac STS engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 72,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Cadillac STS engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Cadillac STS have bad engine?
The Cadillac STS model years with the most engine complaints are 2006 (28 complaints), 2005 (19 complaints) and 2008 (11 complaints).
Other 2005 Cadillac STS problems
Electrical 23Transmission 18Airbags 11Fuel system 8Brakes 7Acceleration 6Seats 6Body 5Lights 5Suspension 5Visibility 5Driver assistance 4Steering 4Wheels 4Seat belts 2Tires 1
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