MYRModel Year Report

2000 Cadillac Deville

◆ Worse than typical
2000 Cadillac Deville
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Deville Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 19 complaints 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 40 complaints 1988: 28 complaints 1989: 48 complaints 1989 1990: 76 complaints 1991: 87 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 92 complaints 1993 1994: 127 complaints 1995: 129 complaints 1996: 218 complaints 1997: 269 complaints 1997 1998: 237 complaints 1999: 187 complaints 2000: 225 complaints 2000 2001: 175 complaints 2001 2002: 176 complaints 2003: 144 complaints 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 95 complaints 2005
2000: 225 complaints
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YearComplaints
19811
19823
19835
19846
198519
198622
198740
198828
198948
199076
199187
1992135
199392
1994127
1995129
1996218
1997269
1998237
1999187
2000225
2001175
2002176
2003144
2004167
200595

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20140902

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 24 distinct reports on file.

FIRE DEATH
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WHILED RIVING VEHICLE SHUT OFF DUE TO ENGINE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR FAIURE. *JB...*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030226

VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 17 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181008

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2000 — complaint volume: 225
R 20000323 — vehicle speed control

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 REQUIR

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CRUISE CONTROL BRACKET AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE.

Campaign 00V021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000621 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 00V114000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010529 — seat belts

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 BEL

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 PLATE

Campaign 00V347000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20030131 — seat belts

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 AG

Campaign 02V227000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20040817 — PE (closed 20050203)

FAILING SEAT BELT BUCKLES

R 20140923 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 14V355000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V021000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V114000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V347000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V227000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V355000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1989 ▲ 1990

WORST YEARS

■ 1997 ◆ 1998 ◆ 1996

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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 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Cadillac Deville have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.