2000 Cadillac STS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other STS years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Cadillac STS. That ranks 7th out of 14 STS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 25%), typically at around 50,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 | 3 | 25% | 50,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 25% | 88,443 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 17% | 101,561 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 17% | 149,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | 105,122 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | 149,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Cadillac STS recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Engine leaks oil from the gaskets due to disimular metals expanding when engine is hot and contracts when cooling down causing the gaskets to leak
2000 cadillac sts. Oil pan gasket leaks under pressure. Repair garage quoted $900-1000 to repair. Shop owner said it is a common problem with that model/engine. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac sts. The contact stated he was having an oil leak coming from the oil pan gasket. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him to replace the oil gasket at a cost of $2100 because there were no recalls or warranty. Also both turn signal switch has…
2000 sts car stalls while driving or sitting at a stop. I have tried to contact gm with no results,can't even get anyone to return my calls. Also have a bad vibration in the front of my car while driving at 65mph or over. I have replaced all tires,rotors,brakes, yet it still happens while driving…
1. Balance tires eight times, alignment of front end two times, rotate tires four times. Heavy steering wheel vibrations between 60 mph and 75 mph. No resolution of problem after spending all this money. One set of new tires too. 2. Contact cadillac div. Of g.m. No resolution. 3. All data.com list…
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 | 12 | 1 |
| 1999 STS | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 STS | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Cadillac STS?
Owners most often report electrical system, suspension, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Cadillac STS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.