2002 CADILLAC STSCadillac Sts 2002

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 2002 CADILLAC STS, manufacturered by General Motors Llc.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
CADILLACLSG 1G6
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the 2002 CADILLAC STS produced?
     - The 2002 CADILLAC STS is produced in Warren Michigan, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the 2002 CADILLAC STS?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 2002 CADILLAC STS, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls

  • Recall 2003165 [Canada]: Fuel supply

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Recalls are also available on the Complaints page
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • PI0430B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Magnetically controlled suspension electrical connector not seated.
  • 10-08-45-001H - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new general motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
  • PIT5353 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Xm audio traffic and travel link availability and operation.
  • 16-NA-383 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This technical 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 shou
  • 22-NA-074 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace oil cooler, oil cooler lines and oil tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
  • 18-NA-099 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
  • PI1394B - POWER TRAIN: This pi bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
  • 02-08-42-001J - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on headlamp, tail lamp, license lamp or fog/driving lamp damage.
  • Recalls - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Vehicle recalls
  • PIT4864F - EQUIPMENT: Information on requests to add onstar bluetooth option.
  • 23-NA-219 - EQUIPMENT: This service bulletin provides information on concerns or questions regarding installation of dealer installed accessories.
  • PIC5588B - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Programming and activation of replacement onstar modules.
  • PIC5588A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Programming and activation of replacement onstar modules.
  • 130089009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM): Expanded availability for remanufacture and return (r&r) electronic control modules
  • PIT5264B - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Canadian customers unable to place calls and turn by turn inoperative in the united states.
  • PIT5264 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Canadian customers unable to place calls in the united states
  • 17-NA-170 - WHEELS: This service bulletin provides information about the hunter wheel road force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and road force measurement.
  • 10-00-89-006J - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (pir) (canada only).
  • 23-NA-153 - POWER TRAIN: The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
  • 18-NA-073 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
  • 19-NA-219 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
  • 17-NA-170 - WHEELS: This service bulletin provides information about the hunter wheel road force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and road force measurement.
  • 19-NA-219 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
  • 22-NA-009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for acdelco spin-on oil filters.
  • 17-NA-073 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
  • 01-08-42-001O - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on exterior lamp condensation and water leaks and replacement guidelines.
  • 21-NA-124 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible evap leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an mil illuminated with dtcs P0442 and/or P0455 set.
  • 22-NA-074 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace oil cooler, oil cooler lines and oil tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
  • 22-NA-205 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This service bulletin provides information on module harvesting.
  • 10-00-89-006I - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (pir) (canada only).
  • 22-NA-195 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This service bulletin provides information on handling requests for modifications to permanently import/export vehicles between the u.S. And canada.
  • 22-NA-009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for acdelco spin-on oil filters.
  • 22-NA-181 - POWER TRAIN: This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.
  • 20-NA-065 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a condition of mil illuminated with multiple fuel trim and/or oxygen sensor codes set.
  • 22-NA-009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for acdelco spin-on oil filters.
  • 22-NA-074 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace oil cooler, oil cooler lines and oil tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
  • 22-NA-009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for acdelco spin-on oil filters.
  • 15-NA-079 - COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS: Onstar voice fallback number update
  • PI0281D - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS: Underbody component corrosion the following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
  • PI0281D - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS: Underbody component corrosion the following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
  • 99-08-51-007F - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Refinishing aluminum wheels this bulletin updates general motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. Gm does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
  • 99-08-51-007F - EQUIPMENT: Refinishing aluminum wheels this bulletin updates general motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. Gm does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
  • 15-NA-079 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Onstar voice fallback number update some customers may have received a letter from onstar stating that "we recently tried to provide a software update to the onstar hardware in your vehicle. However, your system could not be updated r
  • 16NA383 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM: This informational 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
  • 08-08-46-004A - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
  • 00-00-89-027G - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the gm chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
  • 12-03-10-002 - EQUIPMENT: This informational bulletin provides a description of the proper wheel installation and proper wheel torque techniques used to install wheels onto vehicles
  • 10-00-89-017W - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released pi and bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
  • 08-08-46-004A - EQUIPMENT: This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
  • 00-00-89-027G - EQUIPMENT: This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the gm chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
  • 12-03-10-002 - WHEELS: This informational bulletin provides a description of the proper wheel installation and proper wheel torque techniques used to install wheels onto vehicles
  • 12-00-89-002A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: This informational bulletin provides information for requesting a new key code for customers with lost or stolen keys
  • 10-00-89-017W - EQUIPMENT: This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released pi and bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
  • PIT5485A - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication advises the technician, if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.
  • PIT5485B - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): This preliminary information communication advises the technician if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade, to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.
  • PIT5389A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern. The vehicle may be unable to connect to onstar using the white, blue or red onstar buttons.
  • PIC5088F - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern. The vehicle's xm radio only has xm preveiw channels.
  • PIC5050A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. A customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar that has been previously disabled by onstar. Dealer is to ca
  • PIC4935E - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. When performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
  • PI1394A - ENGINE (PWS): This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
  • 000601012F - ENGINE (PWS): This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
  • 16NA260 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
  • PIP5094A - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication advises the technician that ,when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of
  • PIC-4935-E - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. When performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
  • PIC-5050-A - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. A customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar that has been previously disabled by onstar. Dealer is to ca
  • SB-10-08-50-003B - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT: General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint. *pe
  • PI-0011A - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH: Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with any method. The probably cause an incorrect installation of a handle component. *rm updated on 7/26/2013. All 2014 and prior gm pass
  • 10-00-89-017C - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time. *rm
  • 09-09-40-001A - SEAT BELTS: Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/
  • 08089-B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe
  • 08-089 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Buick\cadillac\chevrolet\gmc\hummer\oldsmobile\pontiac\saab\saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer r
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20161107

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

NoNoN NoneNone20140902

While driving every shuts down have to pull over to shift into neutral or park to restart car. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20120327

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

NoNoN NoneNone20100114

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 also have a friend who worked as service manager for a gmc dealer and he stated he had never seen that happen. He gave me a phone at gmc to call. The # 800-458-8006 they gave me a service #. I received a call back from 866-790-5700 x21073. After 2 days the man told me they could not help me cause the vehicle was 8 years old and had 81,000 miles. They were not concerned about the safety issue. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20090711

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 that she must take the vehicle to a dealer to confirm that the failure existed. The vehicle is currently at the dealer, but the contact does not know if she will be responsible for the repairs. She believes that it is a manufacturer defect that should be recalled. The current and failure mileages were 66,700.

NoNoN NoneNone20090413

Northstar engine block is leaking oil. Potential engine fire via engine oil drip to exhaust system. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20030202

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

Common OBD-II Error Codes
  • P0442 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
  • P0455 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
For a complete list of all consumer complaints and OBD II codes, see the Complaints page

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