Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
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).
I was preparing to make a 270 degree left turn and I was attempting to turn the wheel and the steering wheel kept spinning while the car stayed in a forward motion. I attempted to press on the brakes and they had barely any brake pressure which resulted me to collide with a parked car that was in the first parking spot in the lot I was attempting to pull into. The operator in the parked vehicle I hit was taken to the hospital after sustaining injures due to the impact of the crash.
The vehicle stalled intermittently. The brakes failed, and the vehicle was involved in two front end collisions. There was a funny noise in the engine at idle speed. The engine would lose power and stall. The service manager suggested that there were problems with the 2000-2004 model with this same problem. The front brake linings were worn, the dash pad was peeling at the leading edge near the defrost edge near the defrost grille due to delamination and the coin holder housing had come apart and split at the seam. The crankshaft position sensor was replaced.
Dt*: the contact stated while turning into a driveway at 10 MPH or less the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed several times along with the accelerator pedal. The depression of the accelerator pedal was unintentional. The vehicle crashed into a gate and a parked car. The occupant of the parked car was injured. A police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined a pin fell out of the brake pedal rendering it inoperable. Updated on 05/30/2006.
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.
Brought car at arnold palmer Cadillac in charlotte, nc, independence ave on 2/10/07. After getting home, brakes begin to squeak, took car back immediately the next day, I was told to put the car in reverse and slam on brakes and the squeak should stop; that was an insult. Again I took the car back to the dealership , I was told that they took the brakes pads off and sanded them down and the squeaking would stop. It has been three weeks now, my brakes is still squeaking with a grinding noise. Spending $16,000 for a vehicle, I feel I should not have to go through this. I have missed 2 days of work taking my car back to the dealeship to be made a fool of. I have brought 3 cadillacs from arnold palmer, never again will they get my business or will I recommend anyone to them for this type of service. In addition to the brake problem, now the warning lights are coming on for fluid levels. …
Tl* the contact indicated that the driver owned a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The driver was involved in a fatal crash. The vehicle was difficult to stop and the brakes failed on several occasions. The vehicle would also jerk violently while traveling at any speed. The contact stated that the driver had the vehicle routinely repaired by an authorized dealer. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle jerked violently and the driver lost control. The brakes failed to stop the vehicle upon applying the brake pedal. The driver crashed the vehicle into a tree. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained major head and bodily injuries that required medical attention. The driver succumbed to the injuries several days later. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds and depressing the brakes, the vehicle would not decelerate and displayed resistance. The contact moved off the roadway and inspected the vehicle where he discovered that there was no brake fluid in the reservoir. After adding brake fluid to the vehicle and depressing the brakes, he noticed that brake fluid was leaking as the brakes were depressed. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 200,433.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact was driving 25 MPH when she applied the brakes and the brake pedal was depressed into the floor board abnormally. In addition, there was an abnormal increase in stopping distance and time. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered a brake fluid leak under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where it was determined that the brake line was rusted thoroughly. The contact also stated that the rear doors were not able to be opened from the interior of the vehicle. The failure and the current mileages were 85,000.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. When the contact removes his foot from the accelerator pedal, the vehicle continues to accelerate on its own. The failure also occurs when idling at a red light or stop sign. The ABS traction light illuminates. The vehicle has been inspected by a mechanic. In addition, three of the window regulators failed within a week of each other. Currently, all four windows fail to go up and down properly. The current mileage was 88,627 and failure mileage was 70,000. Remailed 11/14/08.
Related recalls
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.
Brake complaints in other Deville years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2000 Cadillac Deville?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Cadillac Deville, 11% of the model year's 225 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (11 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Cadillac Deville brake problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 00V-114 (foundation components, Apr 17, 2000). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Cadillac Deville brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 63,000 miles, and 21% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 11 crashes, 0 fires and 11 injuries and 1 death to brakes 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.