2000 Cadillac SLS Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 45%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Cadillac SLS, 45% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,700 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Good morning;I had purchased a 2000 Cadillac seville(SLS)used and the car shut off as I was driving on a major highway. The instrument panel (digital)started flashing engine is hot,vehicle engine must be shut down. The car started loosing power and I was able to steer off to the side of road. I'm not sure if the engine would have overheated and caught fire or not? I returned this vehicle to used car dealer for refund. I was told to take it to a garage and I discovered the radiator cap was leaking. It was replaced. To me it looked like it was warped? …”
NHTSA complaint #10276942, filed 2009-07, 160,000 miles“Consumer stated vehicle would stall intermittently without warning. Vehicle had been checked by a dealer several times, but was unable to determine cause. Problem has existed since vehicle was purchased. Ts. Also due to the engine stalling the power steering, brakes, and all lights had become inoperative. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #8023214, filed 2002-11, 6,000 miles“After my 35,000 mile service the engine began using oil. I have the oil changed every 3,000 miles at the local dealer. This last time I used 4 quats between oil changes. The dealer tells me this in normal for the northstar engine. I find this hard to believe. Please advise.”
NHTSA complaint #760210, filed 2002-04“The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac seville SLS. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled then shut off without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The current and failure mileages were 70,700.”
NHTSA complaint #10222260, filed 2008-03, 70,700 miles“Engine seals leaked everywhere, dealer had to rebuild engine 1 yr ago, now engine block was reportedly weeping so the entire engine needed to be replaced. Only 60000 miles, Cadillac did cover most of the costs.”
NHTSA complaint #10173708, filed 2006-11Related service bulletins
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10228888Dec 14, 2022This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10227056Nov 9, 2022This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10222796Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10219266Aug 15, 2022This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a condition of MIL Illuminated with Multiple Fuel Trim and/or…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Cadillac SLS
2 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Cadillac SLS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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