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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G6DC67A850159420 · Checked Oct 5, 2026
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1G6DC67A850•••••• 2005 Cadillac STS

This build is quieter than most: 2 complaints against 3 for the average 2005 Cadillac STS build.

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85on the model
25builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Exterior Lighting 1

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Engine And Engine Cooling crash Dec 2006
- the contact was driving when she lost consciousness for about 30 seconds. The contact believed that loss of consciousness was due to fumes in the passenger compartment. At the time of the incident the vehicle was traveling at 40 mph under dry conditions. As a result the…
Exterior Lighting Oct 2006
High beam headlights out of adjustment left side way high and to the left lights up trees not road. Right side way to high. Per cadillac and dealer no adjustment is possible. Only adjustment is on low beams, none for high beams. Complaints to cadillac went no place. After many…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G6DC67A850159420 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.