2008 Cadillac STS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Cadillac STS, and owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Cadillac STS
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Exterior lighting
GM is recalling 4,586 my 2008 cadillac sts and sts-v passenger vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, 'tire pressure monitoring systems' (TPMS). The standard requires an indication to the driver for certain TPMS malfunctions. When the system detects a malfunction, the low…
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the remote control door lock receiver module free of charge. The recall began on march 18, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or through their website at <a…
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Cadillac STS have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 71,075 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Dealership had ownership of car and should have replaced the timing chain before selling car to me, which they did not and after time for repairs to be done before time ran out, I had to pay for repai”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 27, 2025 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac STS. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Service TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor message and TPMS warning light was illuminated.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 24, 2022 · Exterior lighting
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Cadillac STS (STS AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–17 / 21–26 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.6/4.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Cadillac STS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Cadillac STS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Cadillac STS | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 Cadillac STS | 0 | 13 |
| 2000 Cadillac STS | 1 | 12 |
| 2001 Cadillac STS | 0 | 12 |
| 2002 Cadillac STS | 0 | 7 |
| 2003 Cadillac STS | 0 | 8 |
| 2004 Cadillac STS | 0 | 7 |
| 2005 Cadillac STS | 3 | 101 |
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 4 | 139 |
| 2007 Cadillac STS | 2 | 52 |
| 2008 Cadillac STS | 1 | 50 |
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 0 | 15 |
| 2010 Cadillac STS | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 Cadillac STS | 0 | 7 |
Checking a specific 2008 Cadillac STS
How do I know if my 2008 Cadillac STS has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Cadillac STS; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Cadillac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V108000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Cadillac models
- SRX3,262 complaints
- Deville2,725 complaints
- CTS2,217 complaints
- Escalade1,713 complaints
- Seville801 complaints
- Escalade ESV533 complaints
- DTS527 complaints
- Catera468 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.