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2003 Cadillac STS Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
13%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
112,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2003 Cadillac STS, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,000 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.

“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 miles

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Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009427%
200836%
2007612%
200686%
200533%
2003113%
2002114%
200118%

Other parts of the 2003 Cadillac STS

Electrical system
3 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Cadillac STS

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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