CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Cadillac STS has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
2000 Cadillac STS recalls
Most common 2000 Cadillac STS problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
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
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
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.
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
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
2000 Cadillac STS questions
Does the 2000 Cadillac STS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2000 Cadillac STS: Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Cadillac STS?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Suspension (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Cadillac STS has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.