2005 Cadillac STS Review

2005 Cadillac STS is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 196.30 in length and 57.60 in height. Made in United States, 2005 Cadillac STS has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 40,525 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2005 Cadillac STS. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 17.00 gallon. The engine is 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V and uses 16 of gasoline in the city and 16 on highways.

Make: Cadillac
Model: STS
Trims Available: 2
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $40,525 USD
MPG: 17 City / 24 HWY
Tires: 235/50R17
Tank Size: 17 gallon

Cadillac STS 2005 Trims

2005 Cadillac STS V8

Engine: 4.6L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 22 HWY

2005 Cadillac STS V6

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 24 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
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Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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front
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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 06V020000 started on /Date(1138165200000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE FUEL IS NO LONGER SUPPLIED TO THE ENGINE. THIS CONDITION OCCURS WITHOUT THE ILLUMINATION OF THE FUEL LEVEL LOW INDICATOR LIGHT OR THE WARNING CHIME.

Consequence: IF THE ENGINE STOPS RUNNING, THE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED IN DECEMBER 2005 AND ASKED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST 1/4 OF A TANK FUEL LEVEL TO AVOID THIS CONDITION UNTIL THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. THE PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE, OWNER RENOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.

Recall 06V125000 started on /Date(1145505600000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVE A LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK THAT COULD SEPARATE BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT WELD.

Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE AFFECTED REAR WHEEL WOULD BE ABLE TO TURN IN OR OUT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RIGHT AND LEFT TOE LINK AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED. IF A TOE LINK IS REPLACED, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.

Recall 07V589000 started on /Date(1198126800000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.

Consequence: A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM; AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM.

FAQ

The 2005 Cadillac STS is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2005 Cadillac STS so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2005 Cadillac STS is lower than $23,513.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 2005 Cadillac STS that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2005 Cadillac STS is its excellent fuel economy. 2005 Cadillac STS has a 4.6L V8 DOHC 32V engine and It gets 16/22 mpg city/highway.

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16 City / 22 HWY
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5
1
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$40,525 - $47,025
16 City / 22 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
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Cadillac Escalade

$40,525 - $47,025
16 City / 22 HWY
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5
1
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Cadillac Escalade EXT

$40,525 - $47,025
16 City / 22 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 DOHC 32V

Cadillac Hearse

$40,525 - $47,025
16 City / 22 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 DOHC 32V

Cadillac Krystal Koach

$40,525 - $47,025
16 City / 22 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 DOHC 32V

Cadillac SRX

$40,525 - $47,025
16 City / 22 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 DOHC 32V

Cadillac STS

$40,525 - $47,025
16 City / 22 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 DOHC 32V

Cadillac XLR

$40,525 - $47,025
16 City / 22 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
4.6L V8 DOHC 32V

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