There are no safety recalls for the 2010 Cadillac STS, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2010 Cadillac STS problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 53,007 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2010 Cadillac STS complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 16,000 miles · reported Jun 21, 2016
Fuel leaking onto exhaust system had to tow to dealer due to freighting experience of possible fire and injury to myself and others. Dealer stated cost would be a min. 1000 dollars would have to remove fuel tank to access problem and stated a two day wait on parts to repair ..car has 16000 mi on it. What a triaminic experience.
Structure · at 53,007 miles · reported Feb 1, 2016
Passenger side headlamp failed after condensation build up in the headlight assembly. I have the HID headlamps and changed the bulbs checked all the fuses and relays but it still will not work consistently. I took it to the dealer and was told the assembly needed to be changed and it was not covered as because the car is out of warranty at 53000 miles. The cost is $1695 they said the light failed because the seal is bad and this allowed condensation to build up. I checked around and noticed that this is an ongoing problem for cadillac srx 2010 model year and new owners. Since the problem is so…
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 79,000 miles · reported Dec 31, 2014
Driving home on the interstate at the posted 70 MPH speed my electronic stability light goes off and the cars engaged suddenly begins to rapidly power down. A few moments later I was unable to maintain 40 MPH as the transition revived to 2x normal levels. I was forced to pull off the interstate and turn off the car for a few minutes, restart the car and drive while the transition light remained light up. Over the past couple weeks the electronic stability light/engine powering down situation has become more frequent and almost a daily situation I expect--not a comforting feeling when on the…
Exterior Lighting · reported Jul 14, 2010
Led taillights are distracting, especially those with low refresh rates. The human retina takes 1ms to take a snapshot of the world, so lights with a refresh rate below 1000hz should be banned from the roads. Cadillacs in particular are bad, with refresh rates apparently around 60hz or so. I can usually spot caddies from a distance on the freeway at night due to how much their taillights flicker. It is extremely annoying, being the equivalent to flashing a light on and off rapidly, and distracts me away from the rest of the road. One such time nearly caused an accident as my attention kept…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Cadillac STS have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2010 Cadillac STS as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Cadillac STS?
Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (1 reports), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 53,007 miles.
Are Cadillac recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Cadillac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.