Table 1 shows one common seat belt related problems of the 2000 Cadillac STS.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt problems |
Ltr to secy mineta re defective seat belt assembly in a 2000 Cadillac VIN 1g6ky5499yu226620, seat belt unlatched during a crash on December 15, 2001 requesting a defect investigation, s10-040521-004. The consumer stated that the seat belt unlatched when the seat belt buckle cover broke apart. Received serious spinal injuries. According to the sdm download there was an approximate 30 mph delta v. Cw the consumer was involved in an accident with another vehicle. The seat belt locked then seconds later, the seat belt unlatched leaving the consumer unrestrained. The consumer suffered head injuries, spinal cord injuries, nerve damage, massive soft tissue injuries and a fractured rib.