Cadillac SLS owners have reported 11 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine shut off without warning (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Defective northstar engines, head bolts pulling out of block. Read details...
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. Read details...
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. Read details...
A "low coolant" light appeared on my 2002 Cadillac Sls (4. 6l northstar VIN-y). While parked steam/smoke (small amount) began rising from the engine compartment and a small puddle of coolant was found below vehicle. Vehicle was inspected and a crack in the engine block was discovered. Read details...
Head bolts pulled out of block on a 2002 Cadillac with a northstar engine. The first time it happened the car had 74,000 mile and was fixed under the vehicles extended warranty. The 2nd time it happened the car had 87,000 on it and the same head bolt that was fixed failed. Read details...