Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
07V589000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/2005 to 06/30/2005V (Vehicle)27593602/08/2008ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/20/200712/20/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.
Consequence SummaryA rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. the recall began on february 1, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com.
NotesGm recall no. 07204.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

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
3277100171855l40e/5l50e fluid leak from bell housing area. *sc10/26/2005
309101/01/20043091A10010239Operating characteristics of 5l40e/5l50e transmissions. *sc11/05/2004
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
06073002009/01/200610020738Intermittent engine chuggle at highway speeds during light throttle load. (reprogram transmission control module (tcm)). *kb01/04/2007
06073003011/01/2006100207255l50-e transmission torque converter clutch (tcc) surge, shudder or chuggle (reprogram tcm). *kb01/03/2007
33923392A10016708The 5l40e and 5l50e automatic transmission may experience a condition of high tcc slip speed and or dtc p0741. *tt updated 09-26-07. *kb09/28/2005
60909/01/200410016209Operating characteristics of 5l40e/5l5oe transmissions. *sc09/02/2005
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
08-08-49-00102/01/200810024226Inaccurate fuel gage readings, fuel gage reads empty when there is fuel in tank, fuel level low message in dic, dtc p2066 set (reprogram ecm). with 2.8l or 3.6l engine (vins t, 7 - rpo's lp1, ly7). *nj03/27/2008
04060401103/01/200410008667New procedural requirements for powertrain control module (pcm) replacement. *tt08/13/2004
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
34343434A10017037Transmission oil cooler lines deletion of cooler thermal bypass valve. *tt10/20/2005
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
36713671E10019195Rear axle pinion seal may experience a fluid leak condition. *tt updated 04-26-07. *kb02/16/2006
30513051A10010367Howl or whine noise from the rear axle on accel and/or decel. *tt11/17/2004
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
04073004412/01/200410017435Driveline clunk noise on light acceleration (tip in) and/or deceleration (tip out) most noticeable at lower speeds and/or from down shift when coming to a stop. *tt11/08/2005
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
02073000208/01/2004020730002A631799Information on 5l40e automatic transmission operating characteristics. *slc *ar06/20/2002

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
PE07037GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/17/200712/27/2007FAILURE OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL07V589000
 Odi evaluated two different alleged defects involving rear drivetrain components during this preliminary evaluation.gm is conducting a recall to address one of the defect conditions and odi has opened an engineering analysis to continue its investigation of the other alleged defect. on december 19, 2007, gm submitted a defect information report to nhtsa concerning defective rear axle pinion seals in approximately 275,936 model year (my) 2005-07 cadillac cts, sts and srx vehicles as well as my 2006-07 pontiac solstice and my 2007 saturn sky vehicles (recall 07v-589).on sts and srx vehicles with all wheel drive, the front axle pinion seal also does not meet all of gm's specifications and may experience a fluid leak.gm indicated that the seal supplier made an unauthorized change to the pinion seal material.leaking pinion seals could result in loss of rear differential lubrication which could result in rear wheel lock-up and loss of vehicle control. on december 7, 2007, odi opened an engineering analysis (ea07-017) to investigate complaints of rear drivetrain component failure (e.g., fractured rear differential carrier housing or rear axle half shafts) while driving in approximately 7,600 my 2004 through 2006 cadillac cts-v vehicles.this condition may result in a loss of motive power and vehicle disablement and is not addressed by recall 07v-589.odi identified 35 complaints (16 to odi and 19 to gm) and 128 warranty claims potentially related to this condition (see ea07-017 opening resume).these complaints are not included in the failure report summary of this closing resume. the complaints and warranty figures given in this resume are limited to those that (a) are most likely caused by a leaking rear pinion seal; and (b) resulted in an allegation of a rear differential failure while driving.the data do not include all reports of seal leakage.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
03/22/201255800
 Rear differential very wet and leaking in garage. called gm was ask several questions and told to carry it to crest cadillac, hoover,al and let them check problem. was told not to let them fix it and gm (frank) would call me to see what i was told. i did carry it to crest cadillac and was told it is the rear pinion seal and is very common. gm called me back and ask what they said and ask several question again then told me it is not covered under any recall and would not help with repair.
05/17/201260000
 The above vehicle was recently in a shop for brake pad replacement when my mechanic discovered that there was a leak of lubricant in the rear end of the automobile. upon further inspection he discovered that the rear axle pinion seal was leaking. the automobile has just 60,000 miles. after checking the nhtsa he found that a recall, gm recall number 07204 had been issued for this very problem. however, when i presented the vehicle for repair this morning at marion chevrolet cadillac they refused to cover the problem under the recall stating the vin does not meet the recall range. i find it untenable that gm could recall nearly 300,000 vehicles for this very issue but refuse to cover an identical problem in a vehicle that does not meet the vin range set by gm.
09/01/201175000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac sts. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil from the rear. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the rear wheel axle pinion seal. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vin was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 07v589000 (power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal) and denied assistance with any repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 75,000.
09/01/201175000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 cadillac sts. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil from the rear. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the rear wheel axle pinion seal. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vin was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 07v589000 (power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal) and denied assistance with any repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 75,000. kmj
09/01/201175000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 cadillac sts. the contact state the vehicle was leaking oil in the rear. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a diagnosed that located the failure at the at the rear wheel axle pinion seal. the manufacturer advised the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v589000 component: power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal and denied assistance with the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 75,000. li
05/12/201046540
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 cadillac sts. the contact stated the pinion seal which was located in the rear end of the vehicle leaks. he noticed a fluid leak on the garage floor took his vehicle to the dealer who stated he needed to replace the rear axle pinion seal. the dealer repaired the failure at a cost of $269. the vehicle was repaired. there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 07v589000 component: power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal. gm recall 07204 but his vin was not included. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 46,540 the current mileage was 58,000....mw
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
06/10/2009500001
 I purchased a 2005 sts and had it for 1 year when the transmission went out. it had just passed the 50k warranty. i took it in and had it checked, they told me there was nothing wrong with it. i had to drive with the mechanic and show him what was wrong. i went to the main company and was told there was nothing they could do. i now have an sts sitting in my garage, not able to drive anywhere. i found out the transmission was only 1/2 full from the factory but can not prove it. i am very, very disgusted with the cadillac company. i could have bought a cheap car that would have out lasted this car by years.. *tr
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
10/10/2009620001
 Daughter driving on concrete hi-way at 50 mph., hears noise by passenger side rear tire area. rear end locks as if brakes were applied but were not. car slides out-of-control . her and her passengers are not injured. had to shift car from forward to reverse 2-3 times, car makes clunk noise, then it frees itself she drives out of ditch. not sure what happened they drive at lower speed cars rear end locks again for 2-3 seconds then frees itself but makes grinding noises.take to gmac service center told rear differential failed. found out about recall: nhtsa id # 07v58900. cadillac rep. said our cars vin # is not involved in recall. found recalled vin #'s and our cars vin # is inside the recalled numbers bracket. *tr
10/10/2009162000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac sts. while driving approximately 55 mph he heard a clanking noise outside of the vehicle, and then he loss vehicle control. the driver was able to maneuver the vehicle out of a roadside ditch to resume normal operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the technician stated the failure was related to the rear passenger side differential. however his vehicle identification number was excluded from recall id number 07v589000 (power train:axle assembly;axle shaft;seal). no repairs were made. the failure and current mileages were 162,000. the vehicle identification number was unavailable.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
10/10/2009620001
 Daughter driving on concrete hi-way at 50 mph., hears noise by passenger side rear tire area. rear end locks as if brakes were applied but were not. car slides out-of-control . her and her passengers are not injured. had to shift car from forward to reverse 2-3 times, car makes clunk noise, then it frees itself she drives out of ditch. not sure what happened they drive at lower speed cars rear end locks again for 2-3 seconds then frees itself but makes grinding noises.take to gmac service center told rear differential failed. found out about recall: nhtsa id # 07v58900. cadillac rep. said our cars vin # is not involved in recall. found recalled vin #'s and our cars vin # is inside the recalled numbers bracket. *tr
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
04/10/200715000103/09/2007
 2005 cadillac sts awd has rear differential leak.*ak

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