1999 Cadillac SLS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLS years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Cadillac SLS. That ranks 3rd out of 4 SLS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 52,969 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Cadillac SLS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | 52,969 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 40% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 20% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | 81,270 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | 80,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Cadillac SLS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Cadillac SLS.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While my wife was driving the car at about 38 miles an hour the car just died or cut out ( the ignition system quit ), on her. This happened on two different times for her and once for myself. *tr
It was determined by my local cadillac service department that the alternator was faulty, drawing excessive current while the engine was off. I mentioned the recall on this model and they said it had already been replaced so it is not covered. I feel that this is an ongoing problem and should be…
Bought auto 2003,after 3mo auto engine would shut off without warning at any speed,highway or in driveway. Took auto to dealer and auto kept for 3 days and dealer unable to duplicate problem. Took auto back 5 other times and same results each time. Complete tuneup was done that cost over $500.00…
Upon starting my car their was a back-fire under the hood. I again started the car and drove about two miles to my home and parked the car in the garage. I then entered the house through the garage door and started looking for receipts for charges i made at the grocery store and charges i made…
When i first purchased the car it had a cracked head and many other minor problems. I repeatedly brought it back to the dealership and they told me that there was nothing wrong with the car. I am still experiencing a "check gas cap" warning and i hear a clicking noise coming from the rear right…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Cadillac SLS?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, electronic stability control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Cadillac SLS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Cadillac SLS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SLS model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.