Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.
1999-2000 · 2 model years
Cadillac SLS Problems by year
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the Cadillac SLS across 2 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (11). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
SLS complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common SLS problems
Cadillac SLS recalls 1
Latest SLS complaints
While my wife was driving the car at about 38 miles an hour the car just died or cut out ( the ignition system quit ), on her. This happened on two different times for her and once for myself. *Tr
It was determined by my local cadillac service department that the alternator was faulty, drawing excessive current while the engine was off. I mentioned the recall on this model and they said it had already been replaced so it is not covered. I feel that this is an ongoing problem and should be replaced under this program. *Tr
Bought auto 2003,after 3mo auto engine would shut off without warning at any speed,highway or in driveway. Took auto to dealer and auto kept for 3 days and dealer unable to duplicate problem. Took auto back 5 other times and same results each time. Complete tuneup was done that cost over $500.00 Dollars ,vacuum hoses replaced,ignition inspected ,complete computer diagnostic electrical component checks. Auto still dies without warning. Sometime within 2wks and sometimes within 2mos. *Tr
Good morning;i had purchased a 2000 cadillac seville(sls)used and the car shut off as I was driving on a major highway. The instrument panel (digital)started flashing engine is hot,vehicle engine must be shut down. The car started loosing power and I was able to steer off to the side of road. I'm not sure if the engine would have overheated and caught fire or not? I returned this vehicle to used car dealer for refund. I was told to take it to a garage and I discovered the radiator cap was leaking. It was replaced....
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To me it looked like it was warped? Also I was told the fuel sending sensor was defected ad gas tank would have to be removed,so I returned the vehicle to dealer. He accepted to take car back.He took me to see a 1999 cadillac seville(sls) and we discovered this car had the problem of running hot. I think maybe there is a need to recall this model of cadillac for these problems and this would be a safety issue.Any questions, contact me. I would love to have the car that I purchased and returned, but the dealer will not fix the problem(s)because it is being sold as is. Please look into this matter and are there any recalls? Thank you! *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 cadillac seville sls. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled then shut off without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The current and failure mileages were 70,700.
No extraordinary events leading up to this problem. Massive sudden electronic failures of accessories systems. Parking brake release, loss of power to seats, cab lights out, front ac passenger side blows hot only, no power to door locks, no response to keyless entry, valet switch stopped working, rear window defogger stopped working, rear ac blower stopped working and electronic trunk and fuel release mechanisms no longer work. Consequences are possibility of car electronic system breaking down in traffic. All fuses, relays and circuit breakers are good. Cadillac dealer wants $175.00 + Parts just to repair the door locks. *Tr
Questions about the Cadillac SLS
Which Cadillac SLS years have the most problems?
What are the most common Cadillac SLS problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (7), electrical system (4), wheels & tires (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Cadillac SLS have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Cadillac SLS model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data