2002 Cadillac Sts problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (77)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Electrical System 2024-06-06 · 24-NA-098 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on service programming system (sps) error codes e4398, e4399, e4401, e4403, m4404, m4413, m6954, m6955, e4414, e4423, e4491, e4492, or e6961 and resolution information.
Showing the 6 most recent of 77 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-12-14 · Service Brakes · 104,000 mi“104,000 miles - total brake line failure when driving on street at 35 mph. managed to pull over then got car to goodyear. brake fluid drained out completely because of brake line tapping against transmission casing over time. casing was dented in several places. was 5 minutes away from getting on freeway at 70 mph. could have been deadly. see…”
2014-09-17 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 100,000 mi“while driving every shuts down have to pull over to shift into neutral or park to restart car. *tr…”
2014-02-26 · Electrical System“i have read about the gm recall. i had a 2002 cadillac. the car died two days in a row while i was driving. complete electrical shutdown. i called gm. they said take to the dealer immediately. the dealer "repaired the ignition". they told me they had seen the problem before. they said there was a flaw in the ignition switch. mine happen at low spee…”
2012-09-16 · Wheels · 140,000 mi“car starts to shakes in frontend of car at 50 to 70 mph. system stability notification comes on. have had it checked and mechanics can not find anything wrong. new tires and calibration does not help. *tr…”
2010-02-04 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 81,000 mi“i have a 2002 cad. sts with 81,000 miles. about 2weeks ago the warning light stating check brake fluid. i checked it and added some. it did it again a week later but the brakes almost failed. i took it to a gmc dealer who told me the brake line broke because it was rubbing on the transmission. he told me he had never seen this happen before. i als…”
2009-07-14 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 66,700 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 cadillac sts. the contact felt that the vehicle was not braking properly while driving 15 mph. she took the vehicle to a repair shop and the mechanic found holes in the brake line that were three inches apart, which rubbed against the housing for the transmission. the contact called the manufacturer and they stated tha…”
2009-04-14 · Fuel System, Gasoline“northstar engine block is leaking oil. potential engine fire via engine oil drip to exhaust system. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.