2000 Cadillac Deville recalls and problems

The 2000 Cadillac Deville has 5 safety recalls and 225 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Cadillac dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

225

Crashes / fires

25 / 4

Injuries / deaths

30 / 13

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Cadillac Deville vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Cadillac Deville recalls

Recall 14V-355: Electrical System

Reported Jun 23, 2014 · 3,141,731 vehicles affected · General Motors LLC

Problem: 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.

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.

Recall 02V-227: Seat Belts

Reported Sep 5, 2002 · 269,169 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: 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.

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.

Recall 00V-347: Seat Belts

Reported Oct 30, 2000 · 116,682 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: 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.

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.

Recall 00V-114: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Apr 17, 2000 · 8,132 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.

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.

Recall 00V-021: Vehicle Speed Control

Reported Jan 26, 2000 · 61 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: 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."

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.

2000 Cadillac Deville problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	61
Engine and Engine Cooling	55
Visibility	28
Air Bags	26
Steering	25
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	20
Vehicle Speed Control	12
Power Train	12
Structure	11
Seat Belts	10
Engine	9
Service Brakes	7

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 24
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 17
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 15
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 11
Air Bags › Frontal — 9
Structure › Body — 7
Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 7
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 7

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Cadillac Deville complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · at 218,000 miles · reported Oct 8, 2018

Airbag light stays on at all times. Car will not pass inspection. I had to park car and no longer drive even though I put a new engine in it and had the transmission rebuilt in 2013. Dealer says there is no recall on airbag system for my car.

Steering · at 111,000 miles · reported Jul 16, 2018

While backing up in my parking lot , I heard a loud pop and lost the ability to steer the car. Upon further investigation it was determined that the steering box bolts had ripped out of the frame.

Engine · reported Jul 25, 2016

Engine began overheating and took it to our mechanic who replaced the water pump. Engine continued to overheat and same mechanic replaced all of the upper seals. Eventually, a pressure test and camera insert by my mechanic confirmed a blown head gasket. Confirmed that result with pepe cadillac in white plains, ny. Checked the price to have the head gaskets replaced, but since this engine has to be removed from the bottom of the vehicle, the costs are outrageous and the only acceptable fix for these aluminum heads are bolts rather than the GM serts. Bad engine design by GM since their bolts…

Electrical System · at 88,000 miles · reported Jan 22, 2016

The contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Engine · at 85,000 miles · reported Oct 29, 2015

The contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. While driving 35 MPH, an abnormal odor of burning oil was noticed within the vehicle. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that oil was leaking onto the manifold. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 12/03/15..updated 02/01/16

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 Cadillac Deville: 14V-355 (electrical system), 02V-227 (seat belts), 00V-347 (seat belts), 00V-114 (service brakes, hydraulic), 00V-021 (vehicle speed control). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Cadillac Deville?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (61 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (55). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,000 miles.

Are Cadillac recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Cadillac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.