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2000 Cadillac STS recalls and problems

1 recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Cadillac STS.

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recalls
12
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Cadillac STS recalls

Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly

NHTSA campaign 99V301000 · reported October 29, 1999 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 1,284 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.
The risk
Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 27, 2015 · Engine · 40,000 miles

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

Sep 13, 2010 · Engine and engine cooling · 98,000 miles

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.

Sep 9, 2010 · Engine and engine cooling · 105,122 miles

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 FAILED. THE DEALER ALSO…

Jun 17, 2009 · Tires · 149,000 miles

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 AT OR ABOVE 65MPH…

Sep 24, 2005 · Suspension

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 MANF. TECH. SERVICE…

STS model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 11211
2001 01200
2002 0700
2003 0810

Across all years, the 2006 STS has the most complaints (139). All Cadillac STS years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Cadillac STS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Cadillac STS, the most recent reported on October 29, 1999 (Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Cadillac STS?
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by suspension (3).
How many 2000 Cadillac STS complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 12 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 27, 2015.