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Cadillac STSModel year report

2001 Cadillac STS Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
32,714miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Cadillac STS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2001 Cadillac STS. The part named most often is steering, with 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and body and structure (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 86% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 32,714 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 68 technical service bulletins for this model year.

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.

Also reported: Seats (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Steering: “The contact owns a 2001 Cadillac seville STS. The contact stated that the battery failed. He attempted to remove the rear seat cushion according to the owner's manual and the instructor's service manual. The plastic rear seat cushion frame cracked and failed near the clips. The dealer ordered the rear seat frame; however, the parts will not be available for approximately 11 months. The rear seat cannot be used and the vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure mileage was 36,200. …”

NHTSA complaint #10225730, filed 2008-04, 36,200 miles

Brakes: “While applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the brake pads and rotor needed to be replaced. Please fill in additional information.”

NHTSA complaint #10099163, filed 2004-11

Mileage when problems were reported

86% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 24,000 and 36,200 miles.

14%0–1029%10–2543%25–5014%50–750%75–1000%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: 32,714 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2004200622008220112015
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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Cadillac STS in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 68 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 68 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 2001 Cadillac STS have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2001 Cadillac STS as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Cadillac STS is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2001 Cadillac STS been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Cadillac STS reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 32,714 miles and the middle half falls between 24,000 and 36,200 miles; 86% 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.