2000 CADILLAC STS
1 recalls, 15 complaints - 28 TSBs
99V301000 Oct 29, 1999
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED STEERING INPUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK AND ADJUST THE VEHICLE TOE-IN AND TIGHTEN THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
ENGINE
Oct 27, 2015
Incident date: Oct 1, 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 13, 2010
Incident date: Jan 9, 2010
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 9, 2010
Incident date: Sep 15, 2007
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... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Sep 9, 2010
Incident date: Sep 15, 2007
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... Read more
TIRES
Jun 17, 2009
Incident date: Nov 25, 2008
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... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 17, 2009
Incident date: Nov 25, 2008
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... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jun 17, 2009
Incident date: Nov 25, 2008
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... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 24, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 2004
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 LI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Mar 24, 2005
Incident date: Mar 23, 2005
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.... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 10, 2005
Incident date: Feb 27, 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 FE... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Jun 2, 2004
Incident date: Dec 15, 2001
LTR TO SECY MINETA RE DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY IN A 2000 CADILLAC VIN [XXX], 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 ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 2, 2003
Incident date: Nov 8, 2002
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 HIGHW... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Sep 25, 2002
Incident date: Sep 25, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER TRY TO BRAKE AND THERE WAS NO BRAKES.DEALER WAS CONTACTED. NLM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 10, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 2001
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Nov 15, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
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
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 CADILLAC STS
28 manufacturer communications from 21 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 7 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
16-NA-383
Mar 13, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
22-NA-074
Feb 22, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
18-NA-099
Jan 16, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
PI1394B
Jan 12, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
PI1394B
Jan 12, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
23-NA-219
Dec 12, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
23-NA-219
Dec 12, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
17-NA-170
Oct 6, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
23-NA-153
Sep 1, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
23-NA-153
Sep 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
18-NA-073
Aug 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
17-NA-170
Apr 27, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
22-NA-009
Mar 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
01-08-42-001O
Feb 15, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
21-NA-124
Dec 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
22-NA-074
Nov 9, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
22-NA-205
Oct 19, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
22-NA-195
Sep 28, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada.
22-NA-009
Sep 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
22-NA-181
Sep 1, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.
20-NA-065
Aug 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a condition of MIL Illuminated with Multiple Fuel Trim and/or Oxygen Sensor Codes Set.
22-NA-009
Jun 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
PIT5264B
Nov 1, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
PIC5588B
Jun 1, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
PIT5264
Mar 1, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
PIC5588A
Oct 1, 2012
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
CADILLAC STS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CADILLAC STS across all model years (2000, 2008).
11
Total Recalls
610
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
74
Reported Crashes
26
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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