MYRModel Year Report

2001 Cadillac Deville

● Typical for this model
2001 Cadillac Deville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:50:30.043Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
175
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

26% 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 2001: 175 complaints 2001 175 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 1999 2000: 225 complaints 2001: 175 complaints 2001 175 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 2001: 175 complaints 2001 175 2002: 176 complaints 2002 2003: 144 complaints 2003 2004: 167 complaints 2004 2005: 95 complaints 2005

2001: 175 complaints

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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

26% · 45 reports

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

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (Electrical system). While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and caused the contact to crash the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-18

Also filed under Air bags and engine

Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 1990 Cadillac Brougham. The contact purchased the vehicle from a dealer on eBay on 05/15/2025. The vehicle was shipped to the contact.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-09-09

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving. In addition, the "Check service air leveling system" And "Battery charging" Warning indicators illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-18

Also filed under Steering

Engine and engine cooling

22% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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While driving at highway speed engine shut down, causing an accident. Please provide any additional information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-27

Service brakes

11% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Air bags

11% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing side/window and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
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Consumer stated while waiting for traffic to clear so he could proceed across the street, he was broadsided by another motorist at high speed and none of the airbags deployed.*ak.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-03-11

While driving consumer hit a guardrail and was injured. Front driver's air bag did not deploy. Please provide any further information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-12-17

Air bags did not deploy at a head on impact at 38 miles per hour. Driver injured.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-11-06

Steering

11% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and rack and pinion.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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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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    2001-11-28Structure01V172000 Vehicle description: certain sedans, hearse, and limousine vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS No. 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact." These vehicles have sunvisor center…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the sunvisor center supports with redesigned supports. Owner notification began November 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…

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  3. R
    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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  4. I
    2004-08-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-02-03 Failing seat belt buckles
  5. 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

2001 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 45 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 39 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V347000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 01V172000 · Structure
  • Recall 02V227000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 14V355000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Cadillac Deville reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Cadillac Deville is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Cadillac Deville?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Cadillac Deville have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.