2000 Sterling LT Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2000 Sterling LT has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (1 report).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your LT?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2000 Sterling LT recalls

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch

Recall 00V397Nov 29, 2000671 vehicles affected

Most common 2000 Sterling LT problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension1
Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System1
Parking Brake1

What owners report

2006-01-22, Unknown Or Other
DASHBOARD IS BREAKING APART. MOST CRITICAL AREA AT THIS TIME IS WHERE THE FUSE BOX IS LOCATED. MOST OF THE PLASTIC HAS CRACKED BROKEN AND THE FUSE PANEL FELL OUT AND WAS HANGING BY THE ELECTRICAL WIRES. ANOTHER AREA OF IMPORTANCE IS WHERE THE AIR BRAKE SET/RELEASE VALVE IS LOCATED. THE PLASTIC GAVE WAY AND THE VALVE PUSHES FREELY BACK INTO THE DASH WITHOUT SUPPORT TO SET OR RELEASE. DETERIORATION HAS OCCURRED OVER TIME AND THE DETERIORATION IS CONTINUING. FUSE PANEL HAS BEEN SECURED TO FLOOR. AIR BRAKE VALVE HAS BEEN REINFORCED.JB
2004-09-24, Suspension
WHILE DRIVING UNDER A HEAVY LOAD THE VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION FAILED. *NM THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY CARRYING SAND. THE CONSUMER WAS FIGHTING TO KEEP CONTROL. (MODEL 9522) *SC *JB

2000 Sterling LT questions

Does the 2000 Sterling LT have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2000 Sterling LT: Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Sterling LT?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1), Unknown Or Other (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Sterling LT 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.

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