Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Cadillac Deville owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to slow down. The contact rear ended the preceding vehicle at approximately 70 MPH and the air bags failed to deploy. Both vehicles sustained damage. The contact sustained an injury to his neck. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 60,000. Updated 4/23/08.
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 Cadillac Deville. While attempting to brake for a stop sign, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
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. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the contact's vehicle was side swiped by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000. Updated 10/22/14
The vehicle was rear ended at 40 MPH, which caused a chain reaction and the vehicle hit another motorist. The frontal air bags failed to deploy and the driver's side seat belt failed to retract upon impact. The driver sustained injuries to her neck, back, shoulder right knee , face, teeth, head, and left hand.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 5/5/15
While driving 75 MPH the vehicle was a ran off the road by a semi truck and collided head on into a highway sign. The air bag did not deploy upon impact. No injuries reported, however the vehicle is considered totaled. Please provide additional information.
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.
While driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle came to a complete stop on the highway. When this happened consumer lost power steering, power brakes , and the transmission went haywire. Dealer informed the consumer that the crank shaft position sensor was the problem, and had been replaced three times. The sensors were replaced 6 times. Also, knee bolster below steering wheel feel onto consumer's legs. Consumer found plastic clips that hold knee bolster. Technician installed new knee bolster.
Airbag complaints in other Deville years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2000 Cadillac Deville?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Cadillac Deville, 11% of the model year's 225 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (9 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Cadillac Deville airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 2000 Cadillac Deville, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Cadillac Deville airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 74,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 15 crashes, 0 fires and 16 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.