Model year
2008 Cadillac STS
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 50 complaints for the 2008 Cadillac STS (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (9), ENGINE (9), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 16–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2005 101 complaints
- 2006 139 complaints
- 2007 52 complaints
- 2008 50 complaints
- 2009 15 complaints
- 2010 4 complaints
- 2011 7 complaints
Recalls
08V108000 · Mar 11, 2008
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…
Complaints
50 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 6, fire flag on 2, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STS · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| STS · 4.6L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| STS AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| STS AWD · 4.6L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Cadillac STS at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.