2005–2007 Cadillac CTS, 2005–2007 Cadillac SRX, 2005–2007 Cadillac STS and 2 other models Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL…
NHTSA campaign 07V589000 · Power Train · filed Dec 20, 2007 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
The risk
A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM; AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM.
GM RECALL NO. 07204.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Cadillac CTS recalls
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- 2017–2018 Cadillac Ats and 3 other models — Electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail
- 2017 Cadillac Ats and 3 other models — Electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail
- 2014–2016 Cadillac CTS — Flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged…
- 2015 Cadillac Ats and 1 other model — Affected vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal…
Other campaigns involving Cadillac vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 07V589000 (manufacturer number 07204). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.