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2001 Cadillac Deville Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 175 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Cadillac Deville, most often about the engine (30% of complaints, typically around 57,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Deville model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2001 Cadillac Deville problems
Engine
52 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
While driving vehicle intermittently stalled without warning. Dealer informed consumer that it can be fixed, but did not specify what repairs would be done.
The contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and caused the contact to crash the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. Two passengers were injured and…
Electrical
45 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 92,500 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, horn, ignition, wiring.
The engine suddenly stops running while driving with no apparent warning. At that point it is almost impossible to steer and you must stop the car and restart the engine. I have had repeated problems with this and have heard of other Cadillac Deville owners having this problem. I had my car in to the dealer for the…
The contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving. In addition, the "check service air leveling system" and "battery charging" warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that it was difficult to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer…
Brakes
19 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist, pedals and linkages.
Dt: while driving consumer puts foot on the brakes, and then puts foot back on the gas, and the vehicle dies. There is no indication that there any problems before hand. Then the service engine light comes on, and stays on for 2 or 3 days. The consumer has not taken the vehicle in to the dealership for service yet…
Dt: the consumer stated 2001 Cadillac Deville was stalling and jumping. This is happening intermittently. The consumer has taken the car to the dealership for repairs 4 times. They could not find the cause of the problem. The car was stalling even in the driveway. The consumer is getting a rental when the dealer is…
Air bags
19 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 74,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
My wife had an accident a few years ago and the air bags did not deploy. We were told that the air bag did not deploy because it was not a direct frontal collision. Recently we had to take our car to the dealership because the check engine light stayed on. Also every once and a while the air bag light would bleak and…
Was involved in a front end crash going 48mph and the drivers side air bag or any other air did not deploy. There was so much damage to the front end that the car was totaled a complete loss. I would like car to be inspected for faulty air bags and also front end for faulty equipment as did not hold up well with…
Steering
18 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: steering wheel/handle bar, hydraulic power assist system, hydraulic power assist, linkages.
The contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated while making a turn, the power steering failed as the steering wheel became extremely hard to maneuver. The service engine and traction control sensor illuminated intermittently multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician…
The contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving. In addition, the "check service air leveling system" and "battery charging" warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that it was difficult to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer…
Visibility and wipers
15 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, rearview mirrors/devices.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that three window regulators have broken. The failure has prevented him from opening and closing the windows. The contact refused to assume responsibility and pay the repair cost to have the regulators replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the…
Window regulators are faulty. When they break the window glass falls to the bottom of the door panel. This has happened twice and is a safety hazard at highway speeds especially in inclement weather. An internet search reveals this is a common problem with Cadillac.
Seat belts
9 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 19,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear/other.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and both driver/passenger side seat belts broke into pieces upon impact. This resulted in the driver/passenger impacting the steering wheel and dashboard. The vehicle was totaled.
Dealership refused to honor recall until the manufacturer sent an investigator to inspect the vehicle. Prior to the recall, vehicle was in an accident and seat belts did not retract, resulting in serious injuries to the passenger. ....
Wheels and tires
9 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs, sidewall, tread/belt.
Nar 05/28/2003 the consumer experienced problems with vibrations and pulling, the tires were balanced and service brakes were replaced. Dealer notified.
The contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the passenger front wheel split in two pieces. The vehicle was not taken in to be examined for the cause of the failure. The vehicle was equipped with eclipse aftermarket group wheels. The manufacturer of the wheels was notified and…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 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.
Body and structure: body
Risk: Radii less than 3.2mm can increase the possibility of certain types of injuries, like lacerations, if an occupant contacts the support during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the sunvisor center supports with redesigned supports. Owner notification began november 28, 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: certain sedans, hearse, and limousine vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." these vehicles have sunvisor center supports with certain radii less than the 3.2mm required by the standard.
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.
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 2001 Cadillac Deville
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Cadillac Deville?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (52 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles); electrical (45 complaints, typically around 92,500 miles); brakes (19 complaints, typically around 53,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Cadillac Deville have?
- 4 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 2001 a bad year for the Cadillac Deville?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Deville model year since 2000, with 175 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.