2000 Cadillac STS: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 12 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 1999
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“2000 cadillac sts. Oil pan gasket leaks under pressure. Repair garage quoted $900-1000 to repair. Shop owner said it is a common problem with that model/engine. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2010
“2000 sts car stalls while driving or sitting at a stop. I have tried to contact gm with no results,can't even get anyone to return my calls. Also have a bad vibration in the front of my car while driving at 65mph or over. I have replaced all tires,rotors,brakes, yet it still happens while driving at or above 65mph. What can I do to get them to fix this, without costing me more then it has already? *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Nov 2008
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac sts. The contact stated he was having an oil leak coming from the oil pan gasket. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him to replace the oil gasket at a cost of $2100 because there were no recalls or warranty. Also both turn signal switch has failed. The dealer also informed him there was a cost to repair both turn signals and there was no recall or warranty. The manufacturer was contacted and they did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 105,122.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Sep 2007
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“Owner complained about the design of the battery storage. The battery is located under the rear passenger seat. The ac- delco battery which was installed by the manufacturer is losing acid through its positive post, causing the battery to leak acid. The acid fumes are toxic and extremely flammable. Owner contacted the manufacturer who was aware, but was not trying to recall these vehicles.*ak *jb *nm”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2005
“1. Balance tires eight times, alignment of front end two times, rotate tires four times. Heavy steering wheel vibrations between 60 mph and 75 mph. No resolution of problem after spending all this money. One set of new tires too. 2. Contact cadillac div. Of g.m. No resolution. 3. All data.com list manf. Tech. Service bulletin #00-03-10-007f as possible source of problem. 4. Vibrations getting worse, can you research, reply, and help help! 5. Failure of steering equipment could lead to major injuries or deaths. *nm”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2004
“Extreme vibration at highway speeds 65-70mph. Replced 3 sets tires. Replaced brakes , rotors, wheel, had various alignments... Cadillac replaced control arms and virbration went away for 2 months... Vibration back now they are saying it is as good as it gets..*ak the vehicles vibrates badly, can feel it in seats, streering wheel, floor, and gas pedal.. Imo it is unsafe.... Cadillac insists problem is tires... This vehicle purchased with2800 miles as certified used with6yr/100k mile warranty on 7/23/2002”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 2004
“Car stalls with no warning while driving, even at highway speeds. The dealers know that this occurs often on this model, but there is no recall. This is extremely dangerous while driving on the highway in traffic and could have easily caused fatal accidents from stopping in the middle of the highway. Car is practically new.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2002
“Engine leaks oil from the gaskets due to disimular metals expanding when engine is hot and contracts when cooling down causing the gaskets to leak”Owner report · Engine · Oct 2002
“While driving with cruise control activated, it malfunctioned causing vehicle to unexpectedly accelerate to 90 mph, cause unknown. Switch seems to be faulty on numerous occasions cruise control will not engage. *jg *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2001
“While driving backseat caught on fire. Contacted dealer who found battery wires under back seat had been rubbing due to motion of back seat, and this was cause of fire. Repaired under warranty.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK AND ADJUST THE VEHICLE TOE-IN AND TIGHTEN THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
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Is the 2000 Cadillac STS reliable?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2000 Cadillac STS. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Does the 2000 Cadillac STS have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning steering:linkages:tie rod assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.