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2000 Cadillac Deville
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 225
- Received Feb 2000 to Oct 2018
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Engine suddenly shuts off while driving23 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Power window regulator fails and window drops18 complaints · 8.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Airbags fail to deploy in crashes17 complaints · 7.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #14V355000This 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.
- Recall #02V227000Certain 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 25 crashes, 4 fires, 30 people injured, 1 death.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 225 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 23 | 10% | – | NHTSA recall #14V355000 |
| Power window regulator fails and window drops | 18 | 8.0% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 17 | 7.6% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 10 | 4.4% | – | |
| Driver sun visor will not stay up | 5 | 2.2% | – | |
| Horn fails with airbag warning light | 5 | 2.2% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 5 | 2.2% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 5 | 2.2% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 4 | 1.8% | – | NHTSA recall #00V114000 |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 3 | 1.3% | – | NHTSA recall #00V347000, #02V227000 |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 3 | 1.3% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 3 | 1.3% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 3 | 1.3% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #14V355000June 23, 20143,141,731 vehicles affected
electrical system: ignition
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.
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.
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. 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.
NHTSA recall #02V227000September 5, 2002269,169 vehicles affected
seat belts: front: retractor
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.
In such a crash, this could result in an increase in injury for that occupant.
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 agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.
NHTSA recall #00V347000October 30, 2000116,682 vehicles affected
seat belts: front: buckle assembly
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.
High release efforts could make it more difficult for a crash victim to release the belt and exit the vehicle.
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 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.
NHTSA recall #00V114000April 17, 20008,132 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.
NHTSA recall #00V021000January 26, 200061 vehicles affected
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 requirements of FMVSS no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
The fracture could prevent full closing of the throttle and cause a small increase in engine rpm in drive with the brake applied.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new cruise control bracket and, if necessary, will replace the cruise control cable.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2000 Cadillac Deville.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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