Battery Problems of Cadillac STS

Cadillac STS owners have reported 6 problems related to battery (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Cadillac STS based on all problems reported for the STS.

1 Battery problem of the 2008 Cadillac STS

Failure Date: 11/18/2010

The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Sts. The contact stated that the battery was replaced twice within the past two months. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and the contact was informed that there were no failures located within the vehicle. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that an investigation would be opened. The contact was awaiting the results of the investigation. The failure mileage was 19,500 and the current mileage is 20,700. Updated 03/07/11.

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2 Battery problem of the 1999 Cadillac STS

Failure Date: 05/04/2009

Having problems with car keep charge, something is pulling or draining the battery, battery been replaced 3 times and still the same problems sometimes you get in the car and it start other time it won't. I commute 1 hour away from home and this is a problem. I have to keep calling allstate to give me a jump this is ridiculous. Something must be done.

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3 Battery problem of the 2005 Cadillac STS

Failure Date: 09/25/2006

Vehicle parked in garage for 4 days. Car battery was completely drained of power. Needed to be re-charged. Dealership was unable to identify cause of battery loosing power. Problem originally occurred on September 25, 2006 same as March 2, 3007 - battery completely drained of power. Car was towed to dealership - dealership claimed problem was body control module (would cause high beams to come on when car was off) - replaced.

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4 Battery problem of the 2005 Cadillac STS

Failure Date: 02/07/2006

: the contact stated after the vehicle was left parked for five days or longer the battery needed recharged. The first time the vehicle was towed to a dealership. After the vehicle was inspected, the dealer was unable to identify what caused the battery to loose power. The problem continued to occur. The battery had not been replaced only recharged.

5 Battery problem of the 2000 Cadillac STS

Failure Date: 03/23/2005

Owner complained about the design of the battery storage. The battery is located under the rear passenger seat. The ac- delco battery which was installed by the manufacturer is losing acid through its positive post, causing the battery to leak acid. The acid fumes are toxic and extremely flammable. Owner contacted the manufacturer who was aware, but was not trying to recall these vehicles.

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6 Battery problem of the 2000 Cadillac STS

Failure Date: 08/01/2000

While driving backseat caught on fire. Contacted dealer who found battery wires under back seat had been rubbing due to motion of back seat, and this was cause of fire. Repaired under warranty.


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