Complaints
23
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Cadillac Sts Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:80,900 mi
Crash-related:2
#24 complaints
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Avg mileage:123,333 mi
Crash-related:1
#33 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:57,667 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Cadillac Sts.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 2 | — | 80,900 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | 1 | — | 123,333 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | 1 | — | 57,667 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 1 | — | 105,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 140,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | 1 | — | 8,353 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 47,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 22,350 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | — | 70,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 140,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 75,000 mi |
AIR BAGS
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,900
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,333
STEERING
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,667
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,000
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,353
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
22,350
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,000
WHEELS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
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