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Fuel systemPart report

2001 Cadillac STS Fuel system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
50miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Cadillac STS, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50 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 srs. While driving approximately 10 MPH the contact heard a clanking and swooshing sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technicians stated that the fuel tank was broken. The technicians also stated that the vehicle was safe to drive but would not provide a letter indicating that. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that was a characteristic of that year, make and model vehicle and also mentioned that the vehicle was safe to drive but did not want to provide that in writing. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #10390499, filed 2011-03, 50 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200848%
200736%
20062014%
200588%
2004229%
2003113%
2002114%
200118%

Other parts of the 2001 Cadillac STS

Steering
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology