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2000 Cadillac SLS problems

The most common problem on the 2000 Cadillac SLS is engine and cooling. Its complaint count is close to a typical SLS model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
11
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
30
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2000 Cadillac SLS problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    5
  • Electrical
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Lights
    1

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    5
  • Electrical
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Tires
    1

Recalls 1

Steering: linkages: tie rod assemblyReported October 29, 1999 · 1,284 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.

Recall number 99V301000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Cadillac SLS 30

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 30 bulletins for the 2000 Cadillac SLS

What 2000 Cadillac SLS owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 16, 2009 · Engine · 160,000 miles · PA

Good morning;I had purchased a 2000 cadillac seville(sls)used and the car shut off as I was driving on a major highway. The instrument panel (digital)started flashing engine is hot,vehicle engine must be shut down. The car started loosing power and I was able to steer off to the side of road. I'm not sure if the engine would have overheated and caught fire or not? I returned this vehicle to used car dealer for refund. I was told to take it to a garage and I discovered the radiator cap was leaking. It was replaced. To me it looked like it was warped? Also I was told the fuel sending sensor was defected ad gas tank would have to be removed,so I returned the vehicle to dealer. He accepted to take car back.he took me to see a 1999 cadillac seville(sls) and we discovered this car had the problem of running hot. I think maybe there is a need to recall this model of cadillac for these problems and this would be a safety issue.any questions, contact me. I would love to have the car that I purchased and returned, but the dealer will not fix the problem(s)because it is being sold as is. Please look into this matter and are there any recalls? Thank you!

Filed Mar 25, 2008 · Engine · 70,700 miles · NE

Tl*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.

Filed Feb 5, 2008 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · CA

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 just to repair the door locks.

Filed Nov 17, 2006 · Engine · MA

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.

Filed Nov 24, 2004 · Electrical · 36,600 miles · AR

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 see what I am doing in the car or outside of it! In addition, the covers for the windows and mirrors adjustment buttons are loose, and I was told by superior cadillac that the whole door panel would have to be replaced at my cost. This is another safety hazard especially when you try to get the mirrors adjusted at night!

Filed Nov 10, 2004 · Lights · AR

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

Filed Nov 25, 2002 · Engine · 6,000 miles · AZ

Consumer stated vehicle would stall intermittently without warning. Vehicle had been checked by a dealer several times, but was unable to determine cause. Problem has existed since vehicle was purchased. Ts. Also due to the engine stalling the power steering, brakes, and all lights had become inoperative. Scc

Filed Nov 14, 2002 · Body · IL

While driving 50-60mph the vehicle would vibrate, the problem was thought to be rectified, however months later the vibration reoccurred, vehicle had been in several times for inspection and balancing. Consumer was told it was a manufacturers defect. *jg

Filed Apr 3, 2002 · Engine · CA

After my 35,000 mile service the engine began using oil. I have the oil changed every 3,000 miles at the local dealer. This last time I used 4 quats between oil changes. The dealer tells me this in normal for the northstar engine. I find this hard to believe. Please advise.

Filed Sep 19, 2001 · Tires · IL

Goodyear tires p235/60r16

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Is the 2000 Cadillac SLS reliable?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2000 Cadillac SLS, close to a typical SLS model year.

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

Engine and cooling, with 5 complaints. Next is electrical (2).

How many recalls does the 2000 Cadillac SLS have?

1 recall, covering steering.

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