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2000 Cadillac Seville Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Cadillac Seville, most often about the engine (24% of complaints, typically around 85,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Seville model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2000 Cadillac Seville problems
Engine
9 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
Car was overheating kept saying check cooling level I would check and had to add coolant. Took to mechanic found my radiator cap was warped. I replaced cap but yet the car continues to heat up. Major oil leaks from engine, similar to other complaint 2-3 qts between oil changes. Current mileage on vehicle 120,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Seville. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart and operated as normal. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the cam shaft sensor needed to be…
Steering
6 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: rack and pinion, hydraulic power assist, linkages.
- while pulling out into traffic from his driveway on 12-14-06 contact noticed that the steering on the vehicle felt unusual. The contact continued to drive. On 12-16-06, the contact looked under the vehicle to notice that the tie rod and the rack and pinion steering had broken. The contact currently has his vehicle…
Suspension
5 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: front.
Lights
4 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: headlights, brake lights.
Vehicle experienced condensation on the front and rear lights. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, they changed the bulbs. However, the reason for the condensation build up was not resolved. Two inches of water accumulated in the rear lights shorting out the electrical system. Front bulbs go out when it rains or…
Tl contact owns a 2000 Cadillac deville. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact noticed that the ABS, brake and transmission control lights illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle home and inspected the brakes. The vehicle was taken to a dealership but the dealer could not find a problem. The lights stayed…
Seat belts
4 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: front.
Brakes
4 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
While going 45 approaching a red light I casually hit the brakes. The car did not stop. Hitting the brakes to the floor for a 2nd time, the car did not stop. Thus, after running the red light in a near death experience and driving without brakes until I could find a parking lot to pull over in, got the problem checked…
Electrical
4 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: wiring.
The vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer had not determined the cause. The vehicle stalled a few times before but would restart. The last occasion the vehicle did not restart. Per invoice, the voltage at the relay had no ground and was found loose. The part was removed, cleaned, tightened, and the vehicle was…
Vehicle experienced condensation on the front and rear lights. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, they changed the bulbs. However, the reason for the condensation build up was not resolved. Two inches of water accumulated in the rear lights shorting out the electrical system. Front bulbs go out when it rains or…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
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 Seville recalls
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.
Steering: tie rod assembly
Risk: Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.
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.
Questions about the 2000 Cadillac Seville
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Cadillac Seville?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (9 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles); steering (6 complaints); suspension (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Cadillac Seville have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 17, 2000 (brakes). 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 Seville?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Seville model year since 2000, with 38 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.