Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
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. 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and multiple warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the check safety system was displayed on the message board. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle attempted to start independently without the key in the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000. The VIN was unavailable.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while attempting to turn on the vehicle, it caught on fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
I brought my vehicle to a Cadillac dealership for repair from recall 14V355. The dealership refused to repair my vehicle because I did not have both keys to my car. I informed the dealership that I lost my 2nd key 7-8 years ago. The dealership returned my car without repair.
2000 Cadillac dts Deville touring sedan. Diamond white with toupe. Within six months of ownership my car was in the dealer more than me driving. Half the valves were replaced on a new car. I filed under the lemon law. Was told on my 24,000 mile car that under indiana law I could get a replacement. No one informed me about a runaway problem or a defective motor. My car on the expressway took off on its own as if someone had turned the cruise control on. I only know what it felt like. I remember checking the gas pedal with my foot and could tell it was down as if stuck lower in a depressed position. I tried to move it back up and it came but fell back as if stuck there. I then panicked as I was in chicagoland express and found a long off ramp to go off the expressway. As my car kept going I stood on the brake with two hundred pounds and could feel the anti lock brake take over. …
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.
Related recalls
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.
Electrical complaints in other Deville years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2000 Cadillac Deville?
NHTSA has 60 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Cadillac Deville, 27% of the model year's 225 complaints. The component named most often is 12v/24v/48v battery (7 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Cadillac Deville electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 14V-355 (ignition, Jun 23, 2014). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Cadillac Deville electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 85,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 2 fires and 5 injuries to electrical system 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.