2009 Cadillac STS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2009 Cadillac STS, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2009 Cadillac STS. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Cadillac STS have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 72,554 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The known timing chain issue GM done a warranty for to fix it but won’t fix it now. My car is running sluggish because of it and had numerous times that it wouldn’t go up to the speed limit almost cau”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 20, 2026 · Engine
“When driving in rain the smallest amount of water will cause the reduced engine power to engage and it does not go off until the vehicle has sat for a long amount of time. Extremely dangerous. First t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 25, 2019 · Electronic stability control (esc)
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Cadillac STS (STS AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–17 / 22–26 |
| 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 2009 Cadillac STS
How do I know if my 2009 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.
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.
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.