Cadillac Sts-v 2008
Model Sts-v made in 2008 by Cadillac got 6 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electronic stability control, power train. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V108000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/2007 to 12/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 4586 | 03/18/2008 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/11/2008 | 03/11/2008 | 571 | 138 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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 tire warning light should flash for about one minute and then stay on the remainder of the ignition cycle. a driver information center message will also be displayed on the instrument panel. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These indications of a system malfunction do not work. premature tire failure could result in a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 http://www.gmownercenter.com . | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 70340.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| SB-09-06-04-003A | 03/01/2010 | 10034365 | Cadillac: check engine light on, dtc p0174 set (check for vacuum leak and replace ecm, if necessary). if the updated ecm is installed without obtaining the 2009 model year calibrations, the vehicle may return with a p0174 again. *pe | 11/08/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| SB-09-06-04-003A | 03/01/2010 | 10034365 | Cadillac: check engine light on, dtc p0174 set (check for vacuum leak and replace ecm, if necessary). if the updated ecm is installed without obtaining the 2009 model year calibrations, the vehicle may return with a p0174 again. *pe | 11/08/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 08-06-04-017 | 03/01/2008 | 10024786 | Slow fuel fill, premature fuel fill nozzle shut off, fuel tank difficult to fill full (replace fuel tank). *nj | 05/20/2008 | |
| PIC4749 | 02/01/2008 | PIC4749A | 10024270 | Fuel tank is hard to fill. *nj | 03/31/2008 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| PIC-5083 | 02/01/2009 | 10030790 | Cadillac: front doors may not open or close during cold weather. one or both front doors may not open using the outside release handle in subfreezing temperatures. the door can always be opened using the inside release handle. one or bot | 12/02/2009 | |
| PIC4803 | 03/01/2008 | 10024581 | Front outside door handle inoperative or sticky (passive entry). *nj | 04/25/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
| 07-07-30-032 | 02/01/2008 | 070730032A | 10024264 | Shifter binds, ignition key sticks, [shift to park] message displayed on driver information center (dic), dead battery (adjust shift linkage). *nj | 03/31/2008 |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| PIP4304 | 02/01/2008 | PIP4304A | 10024346 | Dtc p0878, p2714, p2723, transmission slips in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th gears and/or long garage shifts to drive, equipped with a 6l50 (myb), 6l80 (myc), or 6l90 (myd) transmission. *nj | 04/07/2008 |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| PIC-5083 | 02/01/2009 | 10030790 | Cadillac: front doors may not open or close during cold weather. one or both front doors may not open using the outside release handle in subfreezing temperatures. the door can always be opened using the inside release handle. one or bot | 12/02/2009 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| 08040 | 03/01/2008 | 10024701 | Reprogram tire pressure monitor system (tpms). csc was received. *nj | 05/12/2008 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 10-00-89-017C | 02/01/2011 | 10038295 | Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 10-00-89-017C | 02/01/2011 | 10038295 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||
| 09/04/2011 | 83000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac sts-v. while driving 5 mph, the system stability warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the engine was turned off and when restarted, the vehicle resumed normal operation. the failure was an intermittent recurrence. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test but was unable to generate any failure codes. the manufacturer was contacted who advised taking the vehicle back to the dealer for further diagnosis. they offered no further assistance. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 83,000. | |||
| 09/04/2011 | 83000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 cadillac sts-v. while driving 5 mph, the system stability warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the engine was turned off and when restarted, the vehicle resumed normal operation. the failure was an intermittent recurrence. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test but was unable to generate any failure codes. the manufacturer was contacted who advised taking the vehicle back to the dealer for further diagnosis. they offered no further assistance. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 83,000. kmj | |||
| 09/04/2011 | 83000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 cadillac sts-v. while driving 5 mph the system stability comes on causing the vehicle to stop in the middle of the road. the engine was turned off and then on causing it to reset itself. there would be no warning light illuminating before the vehicle stalls. this happens on numerous occasions. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test but there was no codes showing and they cannot find the failure. the manufacturer was contacted who stated he should take the vehicle to the dealer and they would run a diagnostic test. they offered no other assistance. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 83,000. mw | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 11/28/2009 | 18000 | 1 | |
| Own a 2008sts v --on making a right turn from a stop,the car lost power with no error messages,and full electrical power.would surge to about 3 mph--got to a spot where i could turn car off.stareted it up and the car was fine.dealer unable to diagnose probelm.feel its unsafe to drive and am pushing the dealer to contact gm engineering and find out what could cause that. *tr | |||