Cadillac Sts 2003
Model Sts made in 2003 by Cadillac got 25 consumer complains as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to communications and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and equipment.
Model 2003
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 | 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 | |
| PI-0011A | 02/01/2011 | 10038344 | Ready | 06/15/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 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 | |
| 040940002 | 11/01/2006 | 040940002A | 10008700 | Seat belt stop button kits available. *mj | 08/17/2004 |
| 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 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 3249 | 10011691 | High speed shake or vibration. *eh | 01/28/2005 | ||
| 040310013 | 10/01/2004 | 10011058 | Driving characteristics of rear-wheel drive and available winter tires. also includes the 2004-2005 cadillac cts-v. *tt | 12/27/2004 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/24/2003 | 10 | 07/01/2002 | |
| While driving the bolt came out of the steering column. *nlm there were engine problems/stalling, air bag light had come on, the radio cuts on by itself, horn was inoperative, engine light would come on, and steering wheel locked up. recall #0311500 in re: cadillac cts. scc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/21/2012 | 112000 | 1 | |
| 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. service department said cause of the warning light was a bolt near wire to anti-lock brake power control module had worn insulation off, causing failure of power control module.if indeed lightning/power surge did not cause this problem, improperly located bolt or design would seem to be defective. *tr | |||
| 08/21/2012 | 112000 | ||
| 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. service department said cause of the warning light was a bolt near wire to anti-lock brake power control module had worn insulation off, causing failure of power control module.if indeed lightning/power surge did not cause this problem, improperly located bolt or design would seem to be defective. | |||
| 03/24/2003 | 10 | 07/01/2002 | |
| While driving the bolt came out of the steering column. *nlm there were engine problems/stalling, air bag light had come on, the radio cuts on by itself, horn was inoperative, engine light would come on, and steering wheel locked up. recall #0311500 in re: cadillac cts. scc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 01/16/2006 | 19000 | 4 | 09/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle at various speeds between 5 to 50 mph the engine stalled without warning, this incident occurred four times. the vehicle has not been to the dealership to be inspected. the manufacturer has not been alerted. the dealer corrected the problem by replacing the battery and crankshaft sensor. updated 02/21/06. *jb | |||
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||
| 08/21/2012 | 112000 | 1 | |
| 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. service department said cause of the warning light was a bolt near wire to anti-lock brake power control module had worn insulation off, causing failure of power control module.if indeed lightning/power surge did not cause this problem, improperly located bolt or design would seem to be defective. *tr | |||
| 08/21/2012 | 112000 | ||
| 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. service department said cause of the warning light was a bolt near wire to anti-lock brake power control module had worn insulation off, causing failure of power control module.if indeed lightning/power surge did not cause this problem, improperly located bolt or design would seem to be defective. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/24/2003 | 10 | 07/01/2002 | |
| While driving the bolt came out of the steering column. *nlm there were engine problems/stalling, air bag light had come on, the radio cuts on by itself, horn was inoperative, engine light would come on, and steering wheel locked up. recall #0311500 in re: cadillac cts. scc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/16/2006 | 19000 | 4 | 09/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle at various speeds between 5 to 50 mph the engine stalled without warning, this incident occurred four times. the vehicle has not been to the dealership to be inspected. the manufacturer has not been alerted. the dealer corrected the problem by replacing the battery and crankshaft sensor. updated 02/21/06. *jb | |||
| 10/27/2003 | 14300 | 1 | 10/15/2002 |
| While driving vehicle would stall. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 03/24/2003 | 10 | 07/01/2002 | |
| While driving the bolt came out of the steering column. *nlm there were engine problems/stalling, air bag light had come on, the radio cuts on by itself, horn was inoperative, engine light would come on, and steering wheel locked up. recall #0311500 in re: cadillac cts. scc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||
| 03/06/2003 | 1 | ||
| The headlight lenses were dim, which caused less light.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 08/21/2012 | 112000 | 1 | |
| 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. service department said cause of the warning light was a bolt near wire to anti-lock brake power control module had worn insulation off, causing failure of power control module.if indeed lightning/power surge did not cause this problem, improperly located bolt or design would seem to be defective. *tr | |||
| 08/21/2012 | 112000 | ||
| 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. service department said cause of the warning light was a bolt near wire to anti-lock brake power control module had worn insulation off, causing failure of power control module.if indeed lightning/power surge did not cause this problem, improperly located bolt or design would seem to be defective. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 12350 | 2 | 03/12/2003 |
| 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. | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 03/24/2003 | 10 | 07/01/2002 | |
| While driving the bolt came out of the steering column. *nlm there were engine problems/stalling, air bag light had come on, the radio cuts on by itself, horn was inoperative, engine light would come on, and steering wheel locked up. recall #0311500 in re: cadillac cts. scc | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||
| 01/04/2007 | 16251 | 2 | 09/04/2006 |
| Car scrapes front end going into or out of driveways even at slow speed 1 to 2 miles an hour. also hits curb parking stops. my mechanic told me to take it back to the dealer i pruchased it from and the warranty should cover it. the car is approximatly 7-8 inches from the ground and the rear end is about 15-16 inches high off the ground. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | OXNARD | 93036 | LEXUS OF OXNARD | 805 988-8500 |
| MA | BROCKTON | 02031 | JOHN CHANTILLY AUTO | 508-588-9520 |
| MI | DETROIT | 48219 | MASSEY CADILLAC | 313 531 2600 |
| NY | SYRACUSE | 13201 | CREST CADILLAC | 3154222231 |