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2000 Cadillac Deville Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 225 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Cadillac Deville, most often about the engine (27% of complaints, typically around 60,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Deville model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2000 Cadillac Deville problems
Engine
61 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 60,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
When driving at 25-35 MPH vehicle stalled while stopping at a traffic light. Vehicle had to be restarted each time it approached a light or stop sign. Vehicle was taken to dealership, and mechanic could not resolve the problem.
The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. While driving approximately between 55-65 MPH, the temperature gauge continuously increased to an extremely hot temperature level. The failure occurred sporadically. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 59,000.
Electrical
60 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 84,500 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, ignition, horn, wiring.
The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the key fob failed to lock and unlock the front passenger and both rear doors. The driver door was the only door that was unaffected by the failure. The contact mentioned that the failure started to occur after the vehicle was repaired under recall…
The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and all the warning lights illuminated continuously. The vehicle was restarted. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition…
Visibility and wipers
28 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 67,500 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, rearview mirrors/devices, windshield wiper/washer, sun/moon roof assembly.
Three of the four power windows have broken in the past six months, at seperate times. Each time the window was being rolled down there was a loud pop and the window would not go back up. One I could understand, but three in six months on a $40,000 car is unreasonable.
Dt: windows fall down without warning. In all weather conditions had problem fixed on two windows, both front windows. The last one was the passenger side rear. It has not been fixed yet. Dealer and manufacturer said they will not fix window for free. Caller maintained problem affected the door; the passenger side…
Air bags
25 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window, knee bolster.
While driving 75 MPH the vehicle was a ran off the road by a semi truck and collided head on into a highway sign. The air bag did not deploy upon impact. No injuries reported, however the vehicle is considered totaled. Please provide additional information.
Air bag warning light comes on. After doing some research on the internet it seems to be related to a wiring problem underneath the driver's seat. I confirmed this by moving the seat which causes the light to come on or go out. Since this is a safety related problem which might inactivate the air bags, I believe that…
Brakes
25 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 61,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, pedals and linkages, antilock.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to slow down. The contact rear ended the preceding vehicle at approximately 70 MPH and the air bags failed to deploy. Both vehicles sustained damage. The contact sustained an…
Tl contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. When the contact removes his foot from the accelerator pedal, the vehicle continues to accelerate on its own. The failure also occurs when idling at a red light or stop sign. The ABS traction light illuminates. The vehicle has been inspected by a mechanic. In addition, three of…
Steering
25 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 80,500 miles. Parts named most often: linkages, hydraulic power assist, rack and pinion, steering wheel/handle bar.
: the contact stated while parking the vehicle , the power steering fails. The vehicle was driven 10-15 miles before the incident. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where they replaced the power steering pump, rack and pinion, and pressure hose, but the problem persists.
The vehicle's s.e.s light illuminated on the dash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the catalyst failed. The consumer stated that the power steering system leaked. The power steering prressure hose had a slit in it. The power steering hose was replaced.
Speed control
12 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 83,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
I was riding down the street and I felt my car going a little faster than it was suppose to because I was not on the gas pedal. My turn was coming up so I put my foot on the brakes it acted like it really didn't want to slow down so I had to punch on my brakes kind of hard to make the turn. And soon as I took my foot…
The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. While traveling at speeds of 30 MPH, the contact attempted to brake and noticed that the brake pedal was resistant to pressure. The vehicle continued to accelerate and proceeded to crash into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was filed on…
Transmission
12 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Dt: the contact stated over the past five years the tie rods have split in half on four separate occasions. This has occurred within 65,000 miles on the vehicle. The dealership replaced the tie rods after each failure. The dealership determined the transmission needed to be rebuilt so the vehicle was sent to a…
The engine dies while driving down the road. It has happened at least a half-dozen times when I take my foot off the accelerator. I have to immediately put it in neutral and turn the key to restart the engine. I've had my mechanic check the computer readout and he found it was the crankcase sytem sensor(s). My…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Cadillac Deville recalls
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on september 23, 2014. Owners may contact general motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (buick), 1-800-458-8006 (cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet). Gm's number for this recall is 14299.
Full defect summary
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 buick lacrosse, 2006-2011 buick lucerne, 2000-2005 cadillac deville, 2006-2011 cadillac dts, 2006-2014 chevrolet impala, and 2006-2007 chevrolet monte carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: In such a crash, this could result in an increase in injury for that occupant.
Fix: Dealers will install a retainer kit in the driver and passenger safety belt pretensioner. Owner notification began january 31, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.
Full defect summary
Certain passenger vehicles contain driver and front passenger lap and/or shoulder belt retractors that may not remain locked up as designed during a crash in which the belt pretensioners deploy.
Seat belts: buckle assembly
Risk: High release efforts could make it more difficult for a crash victim to release the belt and exit the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the seat belts and, if necessary, modify the latch plates or replace the retractor. Dealers will also add "snap on" latch clips to eliminate the potential of inverted latch plate insertion. Owner notification is being conducted in phases. The first phase began may 29, 2001, and the second phase began july 6, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, hearse, and limousines. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." these vehicles have seat belts that may not meet the 30-pound push button release effort requirement of the standard.
Brakes: foundation components
Risk: When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
Speed control: vehicle speed control
Risk: The fracture could prevent full closing of the throttle and cause a small increase in engine RPM in drive with the brake applied.
Fix: Dealers will install a new cruise control bracket and, if necessary, will replace the cruise control cable.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: limousines. During normal engine roll, the plastic end fitting of the cruise control cable could contact the brake master cylinder and fracture. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Failing seat belt buckles
Summary
On august 17, 2004, odi opened an investigation based on two complaints and one insurance company report alleging driver and/or front passenger seatbelt unbuckling during crashes on model year (my) 2000 and 2001 cadillac deville sedans.on october 8, 2004, gm submitted data to odi related to the alleged defect for the subject vehicles.this data contained information about system design, system operation, seat belt buckle testing and consumer complaints.based on its analysis of the data, odi has determined that a safety-related defect trend has not been identified regarding specific allegations of unwanted seatbelt unbuckling during a crash.at this time, further use of agency resources does no
Questions about the 2000 Cadillac Deville
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Cadillac Deville?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (61 complaints, typically around 60,500 miles); electrical (60 complaints, typically around 84,500 miles); visibility and wipers (28 complaints, typically around 67,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Cadillac Deville have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 23, 2014 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Cadillac Deville?
- It is the most complained-about Deville model year since 2000, with 225 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.