MYRModel Year Report

2000 Cadillac Deville

◆ Worse than typical
2000 Cadillac Deville
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
225
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 19 complaints 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 41 complaints 1987 1988: 28 complaints 1989: 49 complaints 1990: 77 complaints 1990 1991: 88 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 96 complaints 1993 1994: 140 complaints 1995: 129 complaints 1996: 218 complaints 1996 1997: 269 complaints 1998: 237 complaints 1999: 187 complaints 2000: 225 complaints 2000 225 2001: 175 complaints 2002: 176 complaints 2003: 144 complaints 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 95 complaints 2005
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 19 complaints 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 41 complaints 1987 1988: 28 complaints 1989: 49 complaints 1989 1990: 77 complaints 1991: 88 complaints 1991 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 96 complaints 1993 1994: 140 complaints 1995: 129 complaints 1995 1996: 218 complaints 1997: 269 complaints 1997 1998: 237 complaints 1999: 187 complaints 2000: 225 complaints 2000 225 2001: 175 complaints 2002: 176 complaints 2003: 144 complaints 2003 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 95 complaints 2005
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 19 complaints 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1987 1988: 28 complaints 1988 1989: 49 complaints 1989 1990: 77 complaints 1990 1991: 88 complaints 1991 1992: 135 complaints 1992 1993: 96 complaints 1993 1994: 140 complaints 1994 1995: 129 complaints 1995 1996: 218 complaints 1996 1997: 269 complaints 1997 1998: 237 complaints 1998 1999: 187 complaints 1999 2000: 225 complaints 2000 225 2001: 175 complaints 2001 2002: 176 complaints 2002 2003: 144 complaints 2003 2004: 167 complaints 2004 2005: 95 complaints 2005

2000: 225 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
19823
19835
19846
198519
198622
198741
198828
198949
199077
199188
1992135
199396
1994140
1995129
1996218
1997269
1998237
1999187
2000225
2001175
2002176
2003144
2004167
200595

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

27% · 60 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and horn.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owned a 2000 Cadillac Deville. While driving approximately 20 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact crashed the vehicle into a mailbox. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-02

Engine and engine cooling

24% · 53 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Whiled riving vehicle shut off due to engine crank shaft sensor faiure. *jb...

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-26

Visibility

12% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and exterior.

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

12% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Tl* the contact indicated that the driver owned a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The driver was involved in a fatal crash. The vehicle was difficult to stop and the brakes failed on several occasions.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-25

Also filed under Power train

Air bags

12% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. The air bags did not deploy, the seat belt didn't retract and consumer was injured.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-26

Also filed under Seat belts

Consumer was involved in a crash at 30 MPH impact in which neither driver's side nor front air bags deployed. Also, frontal air bags did not deploy. Consumer has contacted dealer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-06-08

Consumer was traveling about 65 MPH, swerved to avoid hitting an animal, and left wheel went off pavement. When consumer tried to get back on pavement, vehicle lost control and hit a guardrail.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-04-25

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2000Complaint volume 225 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2000-03-23Vehicle speed control00V021000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new cruise control bracket and, if necessary, will replace the cruise control cable.

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    2000-06-21Service brakes, hydraulic00V114000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.

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    2001-05-29Seat belts00V347000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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    2003-01-31Seat belts02V227000 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.

    Remedy: 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…

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  6. I
    2004-08-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-02-03 Failing seat belt buckles
  7. R
    2014-09-23Electrical system14V355000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2000 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 60 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 53 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 28 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V021000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 00V114000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 00V347000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 02V227000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 14V355000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Cadillac Deville reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Cadillac Deville is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Cadillac Deville?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Cadillac Deville have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.