2003 Cadillac STS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,175miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Cadillac STS, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,175 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.
“On june 30, 2005, I brought my 2003 Cadillac seville to crest Cadillac in syracuse ny complaining of brake pulsation and rumbling. It was discovered that one disk brake pad had completely separated from its backing plate, and a second set of pad and backing plate was about to separate. I believe this is a safety issue because I think it compromises the braking system of the car. The car only has 12,350 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10127675, filed 2005-07, 12,350 miles“Vehicle was idling in driveway during strong electrical storm. Lightning appeared to hit a tree nearby. Simultaneously, several dash warning lights came on and stayed on, including anti-lock brake, traction and stability control warnings. Call was made to insurance company and vehicle towed to Cadillac dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10473982, filed 2012-09, 112,000 milesBrakes: 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 2003 Cadillac STS
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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