2001 Cadillac STS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other STS years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Cadillac STS. That ranks 7th out of 14 STS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (3 complaints, 25%), typically at around 34,457 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 25% | 34,457 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 17% | 36,200 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 36,200 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | 36,200 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | 63,426 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 50 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 8% | 36,200 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 8% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 8% | 36,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Cadillac STS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 cadillac sts. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the crank sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC STS EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE RADIAL TIRES, SIZE T125/70R/16 AND DOT: [redacted]. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE HAD EXPLODED WHILE IN THE TRUNK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DECLINE TO REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 cadillac srs. While driving approximately 10 mph the contact heard a clanking and swooshing sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technicians stated that the fuel tank was broken. The technicians also stated that the…
Failure of the passenger side motor mount bracket. Bracket is a pot metal piece and in my anecdotal research, it has failed with excessive frequency. *tr
Cruise control, sudden acceleration after being set. *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 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 STS | 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 2001 Cadillac STS?
Owners most often report steering, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Cadillac STS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.