2000 Cadillac SLS recalls and problems

The 2000 Cadillac SLS has 1 safety recall and 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Cadillac dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2000 Cadillac SLS vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Cadillac SLS recalls

Recall 99V-301: Steering

Reported Oct 29, 1999 · 1,284 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.

Risk: Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.

2000 Cadillac SLS problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	5
Electrical System	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Tires	1
Structure	1
Interior Lighting	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1
Structure › Body — 1
Electrical System › Wiring — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,700 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Cadillac SLS complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 70,700 miles · reported Mar 25, 2008

The contact owns a 2000 cadillac seville sls. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled then shut off without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The current and failure mileages were 70,700.

Electrical System · at 100,000 miles · reported Feb 5, 2008

No extraordinary events leading up to this problem. Massive sudden electronic failures of accessories systems. Parking brake release, loss of power to seats, cab lights out, front AC passenger side blows hot only, no power to door locks, no response to keyless entry, valet switch stopped working, rear window defogger stopped working, rear AC blower stopped working and electronic trunk and fuel release mechanisms no longer work. Consequences are possibility of car electronic system breaking down in traffic. All fuses, relays and circuit breakers are good. Cadillac dealer wants $175.00 + parts…

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Nov 17, 2006

Engine seals leaked everywhere, dealer had to rebuild engine 1 yr ago, now engine block was reportedly "weeping" so the entire engine needed to be replaced. Only 60000 miles, cadillac did cover most of the costs.

Electrical System · at 36,600 miles · reported Nov 24, 2004

Since I purchased the cadillac 2000 seville in mar. 2002, I have had many incidences in which the interior lights did not come on after starting the engine for several minutes, and that the headlights were dim. I took the vehicle into the dealer at kent rylee in rogers, ar, on 1-29-04, and to superior cadillac in fayetteville, ar on 11-3-04 with the same complaints each time. They could not find anything wrong, as they said because it was difficult to detect the problem with intermittent failures of lights. This is an extreme safety hazard in nighttime and bad weather conditions, as I cannot…

Interior Lighting · reported Nov 10, 2004

While driving interior lights worked intermittently, and the headlights were very dim. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer several times. However, problem recurred.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Cadillac SLS have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Cadillac SLS: 99V-301 (steering). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Cadillac SLS?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (5 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,700 miles.

Are Cadillac recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Cadillac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.