Tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac sts. While driving 65 MPH on the highway, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact went to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed; however, they turned off the check engine indicator. The contact also stated that the timing chain malfunctioned and the vehicle could not exceed 25 MPH. The failure produced error codes 08, 09, 16, 17, 18, and 19. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Cadillac STS stalling problems
37 of the 430 owner complaints about the Cadillac STS describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 2006 model year.
- owner complaints
- 37
- worst model year
- 2006
- typical mileage
- 70,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
Often reported together
Check engine light 5Loss of power 3No deployment 3Fuel pump 2Steering lock-up 1Seat belt 1Jerking 1Fuel leak 1
What owners say
When making right hand turns, the car stalls temporarily not allowing me to accelerate or acclimate to oncoming traffic. While this is happening, the traction active symbol is displayed on the dashboard. Within a few seconds it seems to all work again, however it seems to be a safety issue as other cars are either assuming I will be at their speed, or assume I am allowing them to go when in fact I am stuck. I have 3 children in the car and I am becoming scared that this may cause an accident and is a major safety concern.
Tl* 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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v542000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac sts. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart. The contact observed an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the vehicle had a new starter and alternator. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. While attempting to make a right turn onto a three lane highway from a completed stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred on several occasions intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure recurred and the stabilitrack indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the stabilitrack would need to be serviced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,700.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. While driving at 60 MPH, the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 cadillac sts. While driving at 40 MPH, all the instrument panel lights failed to illuminate, the navigation system failed to function, and the back up sensors chimed without any object behind the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 7/29/15*cn updated 10/17/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle anti-theft system and the brakes seized without warning causing the vehicle to stall. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 119,000.
Traveling 81 north in northeast pennsylvania, rounding turn car stalled. I lost complete control of the vehicle which caused me to slam into a guard rail and the car went down an embankment and into a boulder. Air bags never deployed. Passenger and I were severely injured and had to be pulled out of the vehicle. Although we were both buckled in, the seatbelts flew off upon impact. This car should be recalled, it is very dangerous and should not be on the road (its a death trap).
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 cadillac sts. While driving 45 MPH, the engine stalled without warning and the vehicle crashed into a tree. The failure recurred numerous times prior to the crash. The contact and the two rear passengers sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an unknown location. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Cadillac STS stalling
Which Cadillac STS years have engine stalls while driving problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2006 (17 complaints), 2005 (5 complaints) and 2003 (4 complaints).
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