2000 Cadillac SLS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLS years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Cadillac SLS. That is the most of any SLS model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 45%), typically at around 70,700 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 45% | 70,700 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 18% | 68,300 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Cadillac SLS recalls (1)
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Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.
Risk: Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.
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.
Good morning;i had purchased a 2000 cadillac seville(sls)used and the car shut off as i was driving on a major highway. The instrument panel (digital)started flashing engine is hot,vehicle engine must be shut down. The car started loosing power and i was able to steer off to the side of road. I'm…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 cadillac seville sls. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled then shut off without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The current and failure mileages were 70,700.
No extraordinary events leading up to this problem. Massive sudden electronic failures of accessories systems. Parking brake release, loss of power to seats, cab lights out, front ac passenger side blows hot only, no power to door locks, no response to keyless entry, valet switch stopped working…
Engine seals leaked everywhere, dealer had to rebuild engine 1 yr ago, now engine block was reportedly "weeping" so the entire engine needed to be replaced. Only 60000 miles, cadillac did cover most of the costs. *jb
Since i purchased the cadillac 2000 seville in mar. 2002, i have had many incidences in which the interior lights did not come on after starting the engine for several minutes, and that the headlights were dim. I took the vehicle into the dealer at kent rylee in rogers, ar, on 1-29-04, and to…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Cadillac SLS?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, interior lighting problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Cadillac SLS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.