Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2000 Cadillac Deville, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system60
- Engine and engine cooling52
- Visibility28
- Air bags25
- Steering25
- Service brakes, hydraulic18
- Vehicle speed control12
- Power train12
- Structure11
- Engine9
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 30 injuries and 13 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 7 2000 Deville vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 6 people died inside them, and 2 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2000 Cadillac Deville failed the safety check 1.53% of the time — 18% less often than the average 2000 passenger car (1.86%). Median odometer at inspection: 97,270 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In New Zealand
3 2000 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 12.9 L/100 km (about 18 mpg US), CO₂ 297 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeVille · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 15.5 | 9.6 | 12.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
7 Transport Canada recalls for the 2000 Cadillac Deville.
| 2014246 23 Jun 2014 | Electrical On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight or the ve… |
| 2002157 6 Sept 2002 | Seats And Restraints On certain vehicles, the driver and/or front passenger lap and/or shoulder belt retractors may not lock up or remain locked up as designed during a crash in whi… |
| 2001061 9 Mar 2001 | Other Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 110 - Tire Selection and Rims. On the tire placard, the tire size designation is incomplete and t… |
| 2000272 20 Nov 2000 | Seats And Restraints Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. The push button release effort for the front outboard seat belts exce… |
| 2000104 17 Apr 2000 | Brakes Certain vehicles may have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit. When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or sta… |
| 2000072 17 Mar 2000 | Brakes On certain hearse and limousine vehicles, the right front brake hose may contact the wheel resulting in damage to the brake hose. A damaged hose can result in l… |
| 2000067 16 Mar 2000 | Engine Certain limousine vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 124 - Accelerator Control Systems. The plastic end fitting of the cruise control cable … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Cadillac told its dealers about the 2000 Cadillac Deville: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 637255 | THE SUBJECT OF THIS MESSAGE IS THE WARPING OF THE REAR BUMPER FASCIA. *TT |
| 636578 | THIS MESSAGES STATES THAT A NEW BULLETIN HAS BEEN RELEASED ON DIAGNOSING STEERING MOAN ON LOW SPEED TURNS. *TT |
| 636511 | INFORMATION ON THE EMERGING ISSUE BROADCAST. *TT |
| 636437 | CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF EXCESSIVE TRANSMISSION NOISE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT THAT COMES FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT |
| 634993 | TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *TT |
| 634981 | SUBJECT REGARDING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *TT |
| 634945 | INFORMATION ON INSPECTING THE JULIAN DATE CODE OF TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH PLUSE WIDTH MODULATED VALVE ASSEMBLY. *TT |
| 634923 | SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING RUBBING NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN. *TT |
| 634921 | SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A MOAN / SQUAWK NOISE DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT |
| 634891 | SUBJECT REGARDING A/C SHUTS OFF FOR 3-5 MINUTES IN HOW WEATHER WITH VEHICLE SPEED AT / ABOVE 113 KM/H (7U0 MPH). *TT |
| 634874 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUEAK/SQUAWK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELLING OVER ROAD BUMPS/SWELLS. *TT |
| 634803 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING A TURNING MANEUVER. *TT |
| 634719 | SERVICE ENGINE SOON OR CHECK ENGINE SOON MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. *TT 02-06-04-024E NOT YET RECEIVED. *TT |
| 634706 | SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE IDLE SPEED STABILITY CONCERN, HARD OR NO RESTART CONDITION OR A DECEL ENGINE STALL. *TT |
| 634527 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THEIR DOOR GLASS IS SCRATCHED. *TT |
| 632322 | SUBJECT REGARDING THE ELIMINATION OF THE SERVICE BAY TEST PROCEDURE. *TT |
| 631235 | CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE FRONT/REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY HEAT FUNCTION IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. *SLC |
| 629848 | SUBJECT REGARDING COMPLAINTS OF REAR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM STAYING ON AT ALL TIMES. *TT |
| 629846 | SOME VEHCLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION, WITH MULTIPLE CODES AND POOR GROUNDS AT G104 AND G105. *TT |
| 629841 | CONCERNS WITH STEERING COLUMN RUBBING NOISE. *TT |
| 629720 | CONCERNS WITH POWER STEERING MOAN CONDITION AT LOW PARKING LOT MANEUVER SPEEDS AND WHEN MAING RIGHT HAND TURNS. *TT |
| 629652 | CONCERNS WITH POWER STEERING MOAN PRIMARILY ON RIGHT HAND TURNS. *TT |
| 629627 | SUBJECT CONCERNING INTERMITTENT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0443, OF RAPID OF PURGE SOLENOID. *TT |
| 629621 | SUBJECT REGARDING TIRE VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROAD SURFACES. *TT |
| 629368 | SUBJECT REGARDING NO POWER ON HEAVY ACCELERATION OR 1-2 SHIFT CONCERNS-DELAYS,SLIPS,FLARES, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0731 AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0732 SET. *YD |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
FAILING SEAT BELT BUCKLES
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation