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2000 Cadillac STS Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2000 Cadillac STS with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (3) and the engine & cooling (3). Those complaints describe 1 crash, 1 fire and 1 injury. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1999 for the tie rod assembly. For comparison, the 1999 has 13 and the 2001 has 12.

NHTSA data checked

CAbout as many problems as a typical STS year, for its age

#187 most complained-about 2000 vehicle

Complaints
12
Recalls
1
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Most common 2000 Cadillac STS problems

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2000 Cadillac STS recalls 1

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Steering: tie rod assembly

99V3010001,284 vehicles affected

The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.
The risk
Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.

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12 complaints about the 2000 Cadillac STS

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Engine & cooling

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

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10786499
Engine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10355273
Engine & coolingLights

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.

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10354713
SuspensionBrakesWheels & tires

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

Filed Incident Suspension · Service brakes, hydraulic · TiresNHTSA 10274131
Suspension

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

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10137492
Electrical system

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

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10115756
Suspension

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

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10110256
Seats & seat beltsCrash1 injury

Ltr to secy mineta re defective seat belt assembly in a 2000 cadillac vin [[redacted]], seat belt unlatched during a crash on december 15, 2001 requesting a defect investigation, s10-040521-004. *La the consumer stated that the seat belt unlatched when the seat belt buckle cover broke apart. Received serious spinal injuries. According to the sdm download there was an approximate 30 mph delta v. Cw the consumer was involved in an accident with another vehicle. The seat belt locked then seconds later, the...

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seat belt unlatched leaving the consumer unrestrained. The consumer suffered head injuries, spinal cord injuries, nerve damage, massive soft tissue injuries and a fractured rib. *Nm *sc *jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Incident Seat beltsNHTSA 10074358
Electrical system

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.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10000476
Brakes

Consumer states that while driving the vehicle consumer try to brake and there was no brakes.Dealer was contacted. Nlm

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 8019424
Acceleration & cruise control

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

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 897538
Electrical systemFire

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

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 875025

Cadillac STS: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
200112000SteeringB
200012111Electrical systemC
199913001Engine & coolingB
19983000AirbagsA
All STS years

2000 Cadillac STS vs rivals

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Questions about the 2000 Cadillac STS

Does the 2000 Cadillac STS have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Cadillac STS: tie rod assembly (October 1999). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Cadillac STS?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (3), engine & cooling (3), suspension (3).

How many complaints has the 2000 Cadillac STS had?

12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 15, 2000 and the latest on October 27, 2015. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Is the 2000 Cadillac STS a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Cadillac STS year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Cadillac STS years have the most complaints?
What should I do if my 2000 Cadillac STS has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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