The 2000 Cadillac Sts has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,284 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STEERING99V3010001999-10-291,284 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED STEERING INPUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK AND ADJUST THE VEHICLE TOE-IN AND TIGHTEN THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2
1fires
SUSPENSION
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
1
1crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
Total complaints15
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“Owner complained about the design of the battery storage. The battery is located under the rear passenger seat. The ac- delco battery which was installed by the manufacturer is losing acid through its positive post, causing the battery to leak acid. The acid fumes are toxic and extremely…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Cadillac Sts as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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