general problems of the 2008 Cadillac STS

The Cadillac company sent me a letter several years ago informing me of a premature timing chain wear and the illumination of the service engine light. They knew about this defective engine problem but they did not recall the vehicle. Instead they extended the engine warranty to 10 years or 120,000 miles. I have only 90,000 miles on my vehicle but I've owned it for over 10 years and now the check engine light is illuminated. The Cadillac dealer refuses to extend the warranty. This is a safety issue because if the engine were to fail the driver would also lose power steering and power brakes putting the safety of the vehicle occupants and others at risk. I believe that this vehicle and other gm vehicles with the 3. 6 liter engine should be recalled and repaired at no cost to the vehicle owner.

Recall. I am an active duty sailor and missing several notices of the intial recall. . . . . Engine reduction of power in the middle of the interstate. . . Premature timing chain wear reprogram engine control module. . . While driving the car completely lost power and would not go over 15mph. . . . This happened on a busy I-10 interstate. . . Is there away to reopen this recall.

Engine block detererating from inside out. Leeking fluid. All services made and car has never overheated. Serviced by reliable Cadillac, roseville CA.

Dealership had ownership of car and should have replaced the timing chain before selling car to me, which they did not and after time for repairs to be done before time ran out, I had to pay for repairs, causing me be be out $3000+ dollars for repairs should have been covered by the warranty.

The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Sts. While driving approximately between 55-60 mph on normal road conditions; the "engine" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. Recently, the vehicle was taken to an authorize dealer for inspection for an identical failure. The failure mileage was 3,200. The current mileage was 3,400. Updated12/11/09 updated 12/14/09.