2003 CADILLAC STSCadillac Sts 2003

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 2003 CADILLAC STS, manufacturered by General Motors Llc.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
CADILLACLSG 1G6
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the 2003 CADILLAC STS produced?
     - The 2003 CADILLAC STS is produced in Warren Michigan, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the 2003 CADILLAC STS?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 2003 CADILLAC STS, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 2003165 [Canada]: Fuel supply

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Bulletins

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

  • PI0430B - SUSPENSION: 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 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: 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.
  • 07-08-49-020R - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This informational bulletin provides information for the ipc odometer programming method quick reference guide.
  • 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 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: 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.
  • 09-00-89-008F - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This warranty administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the personal property damage process.
  • 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.
  • PIT3271N - TIRES: 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 fo
  • 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.
  • 06-00-89-031H - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides information on oem and remanufactured engine and automatic transmission/transaxle identification.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 12-00-89-003B - ENGINE (PWS): This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (gm canada dealers only).
  • PIT3271M - WHEELS: 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 fo
  • 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
  • 06-00-89-031D - ENGINE (PWS): Oem and remanufactured engine and automatic transmission/transaxle identification
  • PI0281D - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: 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 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: 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 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
  • 15-NA-079 - EQUIPMENT: 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
  • 150089004B - SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER: Information regarding the differences between fluid leakage and seepage this bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to un
  • 070849020M - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT: Ipc odometer programming method quick reference guide
  • PIT3271K - WHEELS: 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 fo
  • 16NA383 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: 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
  • 08-08-44-015C - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): This informational bulletin provides information regarding the inappropriate warranty claims submitted for damaged radios and instrument panel clusters, provides exampls on whats an acceptable for warranty and whats not
  • 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
  • 08-08-44-015C - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: This informational bulletin provides information regarding the inappropriate warranty claims submitted for damaged radios and instrument panel clusters, provides exampls on whats an acceptable for warranty and whats not
  • 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
  • PIT5485A - 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.
  • 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:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: 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:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES: 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/
  • PIT-3749D - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS: Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012. *kb
  • 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
  • 050310004 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: Tire pressure monitoring (tpm) system - tire mounting and dismounting. *tt
  • 3249 - SUSPENSION: High speed shake or vibration. *eh
  • 040310013 - SUSPENSION: Driving characteristics of rear-wheel drive and available winter tires. Also includes the 2004-2005 cadillac cts-v. *tt
  • 040940002 - SEAT BELTS: Seat belt stop button kits available. *mj
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20120820

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 the warning light was a bolt near wire to anti-lock brake power control module had worn insulation off, causing failure of power control module.If indeed lightning/power surge did not cause this problem, improperly located bolt or design would seem to be defective. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20100112

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

CrashNoN NoneNone20070103

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.

NoNoN NoneNone20060115

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 02/21/06. *jb

NoNoN NoneNone20050629

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 the braking system of the car. The car only has 12,350 miles on it.

NoNoN NoneNone20031026

While driving vehicle would stall. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone20030323

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

NoNoN NoneNone20030305

The headlight lenses were dim, which caused less light.*jb

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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)

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