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Cadillac STSModel year report

2000 Cadillac STS Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
81,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Cadillac STS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2000 Cadillac STS. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by suspension (3) and brakes (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 43% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 81,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 30 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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 flammable. Owner contacted the manufacturer who was aware, but was not trying to recall these vehicles.”

NHTSA complaint #10115756, filed 2005-04, 81,000 miles

Suspension: “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. What can I do to get them to fix this, without costing me more then it has already?”

NHTSA complaint #10274131, filed 2009-06, 149,000 miles

Engine cooling: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10355273, filed 2010-09, 98,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

43% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,000 and 98,000 miles.

0%0–1014%10–2529%25–500%50–7529%75–10029%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 81,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2000200120022003200420053200920102015
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2000 Cadillac STS → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 30 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 30 bulletins →

Other model years of the Cadillac STS

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2011745,5000—21—Not enough data
20091570,0000—18—Stable
20085057,5001—18Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20075255,0002—18Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200613972,5004—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200510157,0003—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200477,6750———Not enough data
2003817,6260———Not enough data
20027100,0000———Not enough data
20011232,7140———Not enough data
20001281,0001———Not enough data
19991398,5870———Not enough data

All Cadillac STS model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Cadillac STS have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2000 Cadillac STS as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Cadillac STS is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by suspension with 3.

Has the 2000 Cadillac STS been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Cadillac STS reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 81,000 miles and the middle half falls between 40,000 and 98,000 miles; 43% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.