Cadillac Sts 2001
Model Sts made in 2001 by Cadillac got 18 consumer complains as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and equipment.
Model 2001
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 08-089 | 06/01/2008 | 10026586 | Gm: special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer re required to support analog wireless network starting in 2008. *pe csc letter was received. updated 12/1/08. *pe | 11/14/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| PI-0011A | 02/01/2011 | 10038344 | Ready | 06/15/2011 | |
| PI-0011A | 02/01/2011 | 10038344 | Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with any method. the probably cause an incorrect installation of a handle component. *rm | 06/15/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 3249 | 10011691 | High speed shake or vibration. *eh | 01/28/2005 | ||
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| 050310004 | 04/01/2005 | 10017340 | Tire pressure monitoring (tpm) system - tire mounting and dismounting. *tt | 11/03/2005 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 10-00-89-017C | 02/01/2011 | 10038295 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 10-00-89-017C | 02/01/2011 | 10038295 | Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 010101 | 02/05/2001 | 618117 | Information regarding stop delivery of certain 2001 models. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 02/23/2007 | 36200 | 5 | 08/11/2004 |
| Tl*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. updated 05/28/08 *bf the consumer also experienced problems with the steering shaft, e-brake which would not release and the upper cowl engine. the consumer also stated the plastic fasteners on the body panel over the radiator were defective as well as the plastics fasteners on the lower front deflector or splash shield. updated 05/28/08 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/23/2007 | 36200 | 5 | 08/11/2004 |
| Tl*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. updated 05/28/08 *bf the consumer also experienced problems with the steering shaft, e-brake which would not release and the upper cowl engine. the consumer also stated the plastic fasteners on the body panel over the radiator were defective as well as the plastics fasteners on the lower front deflector or splash shield. updated 05/28/08 | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 01/30/2006 | 63426 | 1 | 03/09/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the driver side headlight was inoperable. the dealer tried to replace the ballast, but the wiring harness on the vehicle would not fit. no parts were available through the manufacturer or dealer to remedy the problem. the manufacturer is planning to manufacture a special part of their own design in order to remedy the problem. updated 4/06/2006 - *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 12/10/2010 | 50 | ||
| Tl-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. the technicians stated the fuel tank was broken. the technicians stated the vehicle was safe to drive but would not provide a letter stating the vehicle was safe to drive. the manufacturer was contacted and stated it was a characteristic of that year, make and model vehicle and also mentioned the vehicle was safe to drive but did not want to provide documentation stating that information. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50. ds | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 02/23/2007 | 36200 | 5 | 08/11/2004 |
| Tl*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. updated 05/28/08 *bf the consumer also experienced problems with the steering shaft, e-brake which would not release and the upper cowl engine. the consumer also stated the plastic fasteners on the body panel over the radiator were defective as well as the plastics fasteners on the lower front deflector or splash shield. updated 05/28/08 | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 09/27/2003 | 24000 | 1 | 03/20/2001 |
| Dt: the caller does not have a defect in vehicle. he has a complaint about the design of the back seat belt. he caller said that when he put grandchild, who is handicapped, in the child seat and tried to use the seat belt it would not stay tight. the problem was getting worse because the child was getting bigger and heavier. the caller said it was not a ratchet seat belt system. dealer and manufacturer said there was nothing they could do for free. he was told they do not make the ratchet seat belt system for that vehicle. *ak | |||
| SEATS - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/23/2007 | 36200 | 5 | 08/11/2004 |
| Tl*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. updated 05/28/08 *bf the consumer also experienced problems with the steering shaft, e-brake which would not release and the upper cowl engine. the consumer also stated the plastic fasteners on the body panel over the radiator were defective as well as the plastics fasteners on the lower front deflector or splash shield. updated 05/28/08 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 2 | ||
| 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. *jb | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 02/23/2007 | 36200 | 5 | 08/11/2004 |
| Tl*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. updated 05/28/08 *bf the consumer also experienced problems with the steering shaft, e-brake which would not release and the upper cowl engine. the consumer also stated the plastic fasteners on the body panel over the radiator were defective as well as the plastics fasteners on the lower front deflector or splash shield. updated 05/28/08 | |||
| 03/26/2006 | 32714 | 9999 | 05/10/2005 |
| 1.clunk noise from front end, continuous play in front end. 2.high speed shake or vibration. 3.repeated dealer fixes fail to solve the problem. *jb | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/09/2001 | |||
| Consumer was driving and power steering went all out. dealer said it was not abnormal.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 02/23/2007 | 36200 | 5 | 08/11/2004 |
| Tl*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. updated 05/28/08 *bf the consumer also experienced problems with the steering shaft, e-brake which would not release and the upper cowl engine. the consumer also stated the plastic fasteners on the body panel over the radiator were defective as well as the plastics fasteners on the lower front deflector or splash shield. updated 05/28/08 | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 11/15/2009 | 1 | ||
| Failure of the passenger side motor mount bracket. bracket is a pot metal piece and in my anecdotal research, it has failed with excessive frequency. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||
| 04/27/2007 | 3 | 04/20/2007 | |
| 2001 cadillac sts with stability system concerns customer states that one week after purchase the problem started**cc the consumer was told a sensor needed to be replaced. *jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/13/2008 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Cruise control, sudden acceleration after being set. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | BURLINGAME | PUTNAM BUICK | ||
| FL | HUDSON | 34667 | GOLDEN OLDIES AUTO | 727-869-3030 |
| IN | FORT WAYNE | FORT WAYNE LEXUS | ||
| NY | WILLIAMSVILLE | 14221 | KEYSER CADILLAC | 716-634-4100 |