2002 CADILLAC STS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 CADILLAC STS
The 2002 CADILLAC STS has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 CADILLAC STS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 CADILLAC STS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 CADILLAC STS
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CADILLAC STS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 THIS SAME DESIGN FLAW OF THE LINE PLACEMENT HAS BEEN REPORTED BY OTHERS. GOD IS GOOD AND WAS WATCHING OVER ME FOR SURE. *TR
WHILE DRIVING EVERY SHUTS DOWN HAVE TO PULL OVER TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL OR PARK TO RESTART CAR. *TR
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 SPEED BUT THEY SAID IT COULD HAVE HAPPEN ANYTIME. I NO LONGER HAVE THE CAR. *TR
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2002 CADILLAC STS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 CADILLAC STS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 CADILLAC STS
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2002 CADILLAC STS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
08-08-46-004A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 CADILLAC STS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC STS
- 1998 CADILLAC STS — 3 complaints
- 1999 CADILLAC STS — 16 complaints
- 2000 CADILLAC STS — 15 complaints
- 2001 CADILLAC STS — 17 complaints
- 2002 CADILLAC STS (current)
- 2003 CADILLAC STS — 15 complaints
- 2004 CADILLAC STS — 9 complaints
- 2005 CADILLAC STS — 145 complaints
- 2006 CADILLAC STS — 197 complaints
- 2007 CADILLAC STS — 67 complaints
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