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Cadillac STS

Report: Rear Axle Pinion Seal May Leak

Cadillac STS Problem
8 Reports

Model Years Affected: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Average Mileage: 41,440 mi (21,000 mi - 73,000 mi)

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The rear axle pinion seal may leak causing fluid loss and possible internal rear end damage. Replacing the faulty seal will commonly correct this concern.

  • Report #1
    Visitor, 2005 Cadillac STS, 21,000 mi

    Bought this car used with 18000 miles on it, and the rear pinion seal let go shortly after that. The selling dealer replaced it, and so far, at 27000 it is still OK. However, the rear end hums between 35 and 50 mph.

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  • Report #2
    Visitor, 2008 Cadillac STS, 30,322 mi
  • Report #3
    Visitor, 2005 Cadillac STS, 73,000 mi
  • Report #4

    just brought car , only put @ 100 miles on it and found little drop of oil on garage floor it came from rear axle its at dealership now didnt have chance to purchase extended warranty hopiing they will fix it

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