2001 Cadillac STS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Cadillac STS recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Cadillac STS.

Most common 2001 Cadillac STS problems

Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	3
Structure	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Seat Belts	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Electronic Stability Control	1
Electrical System	1
Seats	1
Parking Brake	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1

What owners report

2015-02-03, Engine
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

2014-11-20, Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC STS EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE RADIAL TIRES, SIZE T125/70R/16 AND DOT: HYW6H5D2100E4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE HAD EXPLODED WHILE IN THE TRUNK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DECLINE TO REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 0. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

2011-03-17, Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC SRS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A CLANKING AND SWOOSHING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS BROKEN. THE TECHNICIANS ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE BUT WOULD NOT PROVIDE A LETTER INDICATING THAT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT WAS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THAT YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE AND ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE BUT DID NOT WANT TO PROVIDE THAT IN WRITING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50.

2009-11-18, Structure
FAILURE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET. BRACKET IS A POT METAL PIECE AND IN MY ANECDOTAL RESEARCH, IT HAS FAILED WITH EXCESSIVE FREQUENCY. *TR

2008-09-16, Vehicle Speed Control
CRUISE CONTROL, SUDDEN ACCELERATION AFTER BEING SET. *TR

2001 Cadillac STS questions

Does the 2001 Cadillac STS have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Cadillac STS at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Cadillac STS?

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (3), Structure (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 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.