1999 Cadillac STS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other STS years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Cadillac STS. That ranks 6th out of 14 STS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 46%), typically at around 91,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner 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 STS 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 | 6 | 46% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 46% | 94,794 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 15% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | 174,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | 174,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Cadillac STS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Cadillac STS.
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.
Our sts stalled several times, but the scariest was on the highway going 65 mph. The car totally shut off, leaving the car without any power. We were able to guide the car to the side of the highway and thank goodness it started again. On several other occasions, the car would shut off and…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 cadillac sts. The contact stated that while driving an unknown speed, the engine rpms increased as smoke was released from under the hood. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic who performed a diagnostic. The failure was located at the engine motor bolts, which had…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 cadillac sts. The contact stated that the head bolts were not the correct size for the engine and as a result, they stripped, causing the engine head to detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine needed to be…
Having problems with car keep charge, something is pulling or draining the battery, battery been replaced 3 times and still the same problems sometimes you get in the car and it start other time it won't. I commute 1 hour away from home and this is a problem. I have to keep calling allstate to give…
Gm's recall number is 99013. *tr
Other Cadillac STS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 STS | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 STS | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 STS | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 STS | 50 | 1 |
| 2007 STS | 52 | 2 |
| 2006 STS | 139 | 4 |
| 2005 STS | 101 | 3 |
| 2004 STS | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 STS | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 STS | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 STS | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 STS | 12 | 1 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 STS | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Cadillac STS?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Cadillac STS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Cadillac STS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other STS model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.