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Cadillac STS V Trouble Spots

Consumer Guide's® Auto Editors have scoured repair bulletins and questioned mechanics to search for commonly occurring problems for the Cadillac. Their findings are listed below and the need for a Cadillac STS V extended auto warranty is evident. While Cadillac makes a wonderful vehicle, we were surprised at the frequent repair visits drivers needed during ownership.

Cadillac STS V extended auto warranty will protect against GM factory labor rate increases too. As many of us already know, Cadillac service facilities have the most expensive labor rates and Cadillac parts prices are near the highest in the industry too.

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Additional Problems:

Audio system: Radio reception may be poor or have static because the rear window defogger may have invisible cracks in the grid lines. (2005-06)

Electrical problem: A voluntary recall was issued to reprogram the PCM on some high-feature 3.6L engines. (2005)

Electrical problem: The DVD monitors in the front seat headrests may quit working because the video feed cable comes loose requiring installation of cable clamps. (2005-08)

Electrical problem: When using a portable music player (e.g. iPod) there may be noise in the car's speakers whenever the vehicle's power adapter is used and a ground loop isolator (from Radio Shack) is required between the device and the power outlet to prevent the noise.
(2005-07)

Fuel gauge: The engine may not start or may stall because the tank is empty yet the gauge shows fuel remaining, or the fuel gauge will not show full after refilling due to sulfur corrosion of the fuel level sender and if after treating with Fuel System Cleaner PLUS the problem remains, the sender may need to be replaced. (2005-06)

None: Fluid may leak from the rear differential requiring the original vent cap be replaced with a vent hose. (2003-07)

Oil leak: Oil leaks at the timing cover on 4.6L engines may require a gasket or a new timing cover. (2004-05)

Oil leak: Oil leaks develop on the lower area of 4.6L V8 in the area of the oil distribution plate. (2005-08)

Paint/body: Paint on the hood blisters and bubbles, requiring refinishing and repainting .
(2005-06)