Most common 2000 Cadillac Deville problems
Share of the 225 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Cadillac Deville complaints by model year
Best Deville years: 2005, 2003, 2004. Years to avoid: 1997, 1998, 1996, 2000. Compare all years →
2000 Cadillac Deville recalls (5)
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.
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.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will install a retainer kit in the driver and passenger safety belt pretensioner. Owner notification began January 31, 2003.
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.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
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.
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."
Remedy: Dealers will install a new cruise control bracket and, if necessary, will replace the cruise control cable.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2000 Cadillac Deville:
Failing seat belt buckles
On August 17, 2004, odi opened an investigation based on two complaints and one insurance company report alleging driver and/or front passenger seatbelt unbuckling during crashes on model year (my) 2000 and 2001 Cadillac deville sedans.on October 8, 2004, GM submitted data to odi related to the alleged defect for the subject vehicles.this data contained information about system design, system operation, seat belt…
What 2000 Cadillac Deville owners say
Engine & cooling all 61 →
Tl* 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
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor a and crankshaft position sensor b needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000. . .. .updated 07/21/15 the consumer stated the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer offered to pay for a portion on the repairs. The consumer would like for the vehicle to be included in the recall. Updated 11/9/2015
Electrical system all 60 →
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor a and crankshaft position sensor b needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000. . .. .updated 07/21/15 the consumer stated the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer offered to pay for a portion on the repairs. The consumer would like for the vehicle to be included in the recall. Updated 11/9/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact indicated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, another vehicle attempting to make a left turn crashed into the contacts vehicle. The contacts head hit the steering wheel upon the impact and the air bags did not deploy. The driver and the passenger sustained injuries to the neck, head and back. Also, the contact indicated that they both received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.
Windows, wipers & sunroof all 28 →
While driving at 62 MPH vehicle stalled. This caused loss of steering and brakes. Consumer took the vehicle o the dealership several times over the course of a year. The dealer replaced different parts yet the problem recurred. The coolant level light had a poor connection which caused the then it is moist or damp outside the vehicle sputters and stalls. Coolant light to illuminate. Sometimes the door locks would unlock once the vehicle was placed in park, sometimes they didn't. The vehicles heated seat shut off after about five minutes or sometimes they didn't work at all. The information center would reset itself sometimes. The dealer replaced the instrument panel cluster. The exterior driver's side mirror was cloudy which caused poor visibility. The dealer replaced the entire mirror.
Consumer was traveling on the highway and suddenley vehicle accelerated and took off in traffic, consumer had both feet on the brakes, the vehicle did not respond appropriately for brakes, vehicle was out of control. Consumer states that the drivers seat heater is inoperative, driver and passenger front seat belt buckles were out of position, and the passenger side plastic retainer was broke, while pulling into a parking space consumer lost all power steering, dealer replaced rack and pinion, engine is making a knocking noise, while accelerating vehicle started in third gear, which the gears seem to lock up internally, vehicle starts vibrating at approximately 50 MPH, the right center dash A/C vent closes by it self, the night vision lens is cracked and the console holder and latch broke.
2000 Cadillac Deville engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 15 / 25 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Cadillac Deville a good car?
Based on 225 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Deville rates use caution: 1.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the Deville at the same age. It is one of the Deville years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Cadillac Deville?
The engine & cooling — 61 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the electrical system (60) and windows, wipers & sunroof (28).
How many recalls does the 2000 Cadillac Deville have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2000 Cadillac Deville, the most recent from June 23, 2014 (ignition). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Cadillac Deville?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2005, 2003 and 2004. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1997, 1998, 1996 and 2000. See the full Cadillac Deville years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Cadillac Deville problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 70,000 miles; 27% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.