2004 Cadillac Sts problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:rear (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Cadillac Sts model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (106)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Showing the 6 most recent of 106 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-03-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac sts. the contact received a recall notice regarding the fuel pump module on the vehicle; however, the manufacturer stated that the part was not available. the contact had not experienced the failure, but the notice stated that the failure could cause a fire. the contact stated that the manufacturer was not sure …”
2011-06-13 · Suspension:rear · 83,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac sts. the contact stated that he heard a loud sound on the rear passenger side. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who diagnosed that the shock absorber was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not incl…”
2007-11-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip“we (elmore sims) are the owners of a 2004 cadillac deville since may 2007. we have owned various models of cadillacs for more than ten years, and have not had any major problems. the name "cadillac's" denotes quality. however, our latest purchase with this three (3) year old vehicle in the past few months, has caused us great repairs and expens…”
2007-04-09 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 10,000 mi“various dash warning lights kept lighting up, but dealer could find no problem with car. the car is a deville . *ak…”
2005-06-16 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · 5,350 mi“i was standing at the back of the vehicle (cadillac srx) and i leaned against the back bumper with my leg, and burned my leg on the tailpipe. i was standing "flush" with the bumper, and it burned my leg because it sticks out too far (about 1/2 inch too far) from the bumper. this is the second burn that my family has experienced; one month ago …”
2004-12-25 · Air Bags · 561 mi · 💥 crash“on 12/5/04 i parked our new (561 miles) 2004 cadillac deville at the covered west palm beach airport parking lot. i left on business and returned to the car at 7:30 pm on thursday, 12/9/04. i got into the driver's side, put the key in the ignition and started the car. the two front and passenger side airbags airbags deployed! the driver bag raked…”
2004-06-18 · Exterior Lighting:headlights“both headlights had blind paths, almost opaque, resulting in extremely reduced visibility during night driving. thus, obstructing consumer's view while driving. service manager at the dealership indicated that vehicle was operating as designed by the manufacturer. called nhtsa and filed a complaint with them. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.