2000 Cadillac Deville Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Cadillac Deville.

19992001
Complaints
312
Crashes
54
Fires
4
Injuries
60
Fatalities
14
Recalls
1

Worst 2000 Cadillac Deville Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#137 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:103,060 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#224 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Avg mileage:45,206 mi
Fires:1
#317 complaints

Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls

Avg mileage:82,649 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Cadillac Deville.

Electrical Faults
37
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
103,060
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
45,206
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
82,649
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
13
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
100,382
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
11
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
49,733
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
104,177
Engine & Cooling
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
70,111
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
80,606
Air Bags:Frontal
9
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
Avg Miles
59,342
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
102,375
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
59,157
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
29,667
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
117,687
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
85,000
Electrical System:Horn
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
52,262
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2000 Cadillac Deville

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~3,141,731 vehicles.

14V355000Electrical System:ignition
~3,141,731 affected

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.

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2000 Cadillac Deville — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2000 Cadillac Deville reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Cadillac Deville has 312 NHTSA complaints, 54 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 37 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Cadillac Deville?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (37 complaints, avg 103,060 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (24 complaints, avg 45,206 mi); Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls (17 complaints, avg 82,649 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Cadillac Deville?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 79,161 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Cadillac Deville?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Cadillac Deville include 54 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 60 injuries, and 14 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,141,731 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2000 Cadillac Deville?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Cadillac Deville reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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