2003 Cadillac Sts problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (2) · Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs (1) · Steering:column (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Cadillac Sts model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (91)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 91 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-07-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 63,000 mi“the vehicle stalls sometimes when standing at a light or while driving the vehicle at various speeds & sometimes into a turn without warning, this incident occurred numerous times. the vehicle has not been to the dealership to be inspected. the manufacturer has not been alerted. *js…”
2012-09-05 · Service Brakes · 112,000 mi“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 t…”
2007-03-17 · Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs · 16,251 mi · 💥 crash“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.…”
2006-02-01 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 19,000 mi“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 0…”
2005-07-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads · 12,350 mi“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…”
2003-10-27 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 14,300 mi“while driving vehicle would stall. *ak…”
2003-03-24 · Steering:column“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…”
2003-03-07 · Exterior Lighting:headlights:concealment Devices“the headlight lenses were dim, which caused less light.*jb …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.