Vehicle recall 07V589000 · December 20, 2007
Cadillac CTS, Cadillac SRX and 3 more models
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.
- Consequence
- A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V589000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 20, 2007
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 07204
- Owner notification
- February 8, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 275,936
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Cadillac CTS (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
- Cadillac SRX (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
- Cadillac STS (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
- Pontiac Solstice (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
- Saturn Sky (2007): 2007
Has your Cadillac been repaired?
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