2002 Cadillac SLS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLS years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Cadillac SLS. That ranks 2nd out of 4 SLS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 30%), typically at around 87,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 3 | 30% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% | 99,600 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 20% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 10% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 10% | 7,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Cadillac SLS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
When slowing at about 20 mph to 3 mph the vehicle just dies. No power steering or brakes, all electrical in the vehicle stops working. The vehicle will start again once stopped, placed in park often having to remove the key and putting it back. After over three months and over 1500 miles, working…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac sls.the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the battery warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that once he was able to restart the vehicle, the check engine light was still illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
On three separate occasions this year, most recently today (3/22/14), the engine on my 2003 (?) cadillac sls abruptly cut off, similar to the much-publicized recent failures on gm's 2003-11 compact cars. My car is no compact, but i'm wondering if it uses the same ignition components. In any event…
A "low coolant" light appeared on my 2002 cadillac sls (4.6l northstar vin-y). While parked steam/smoke (small amount) began rising from the engine compartment and a small puddle of coolant was found below vehicle. Vehicle was inspected and a crack in the engine block was discovered. Mechanic…
Head bolts pulled out of block on a 2002 cadillac with a northstar engine. The first time it happened the car had 74,000 mile and was fixed under the vehicles extended warranty. The 2nd time it happened the car had 87,000 on it and the same head bolt that was fixed failed. The engine was not…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Cadillac SLS?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Cadillac SLS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.