2001 Cadillac STS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Cadillac STS, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,200 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.
“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“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 2004-11Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 29% |
| 2009 | 3 | 20% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 7 | 7% |
| 2004 | 1 | 14% |
| 2003 | 2 | 25% |
| 2002 | 3 | 43% |
| 2001 | 2 | 17% |
| 2000 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2001 Cadillac STS
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Cadillac STS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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