10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,352 miles

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problem #37

Sep 172009

DeVille 8-cyl

  • miles
2000 Cadillac Deville. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for ignition switch recall repairs.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #36

Feb 102015

DeVille

  • 88,000 miles
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.

- Gonzales, TX, USA

problem #35

Jun 102014

DeVille 8-cyl

  • 99,000 miles
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

- Clarklake, MI, USA

problem #34

Sep 022014

DeVille 8-cyl

  • 108,000 miles
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.

- Mason, OH, USA

problem #33

Aug 012014

DeVille

  • 190,000 miles
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.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #32

Jan 082015

DeVille

  • miles
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.

- Federalsburg, MD, USA

problem #31

Jul 162008

DeVille

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and all the warning lights illuminated continuously. The vehicle was restarted. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition key needed a new chip. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

- New Plymouth , OH, USA

problem #30

Aug 192013

DeVille 8-cyl

  • miles
2000 Cadillac Deville pa ignition switch problems. The consumer stated the ignition lock cylinder was replaced in August 2013. He is seeking reimbursement.

- Lewisburg, WV, USA

problem #29

Dec 012014

DeVille 8-cyl

  • miles
200 Cadillac Deville. Consumer writes to address concerns related to recalls and the ignition switch. The consumer stated the recalled did not adequately address the problems with the ignition switch. The consumer stated he experienced a terrifying event when the switch was turned on and the engine running, the steering wheel locked up when the wheel was turned to the left. The consumer was unable to turn off the vehicle. It took two strong men to manually to turn the wheel enough to turn to vehicle off. The ignition switch was replaced.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

problem #28

Jul 032014

DeVille

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning and the brakes became inoperable. The contact was able to merge over and place the vehicle into park. There was a sudden increase of engine rpms. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #27

Oct 022014

DeVille

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Springfield , NJ, USA

problem #26

Oct 312014

DeVille

  • 84,351 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the key fob failed to lock and unlock the front passenger and both rear doors. The driver door was the only door that was unaffected by the failure. The contact mentioned that the failure started to occur after the vehicle was repaired under recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fob was worn over time and did not offer any further assistance. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The fob was not repaired. The failure mileage was 84,351.

- Winston Salem, NC, USA

problem #25

Oct 012014

DeVille 8-cyl

  • miles
2000 Cadillac Deville. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. According to the recall letter, the parts were not available.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #24

Oct 172014

DeVille

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Houston , TX, USA

problem #23

Oct 122014

DeVille

  • 165,000 miles
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.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #22

Oct 092014

DeVille

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Prescott Valley, AZ, USA

problem #21

Sep 042014

DeVille

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #20

Aug 012014

DeVille

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was informed of the issue and did not have an estimated date for the part availability. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact did not experience a failure. Djr

- Florence, AL, USA

problem #19

Sep 172014

DeVille

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). However, the parts needed were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded the reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle had not experience the failure.

- Lincolnton, NC, USA

problem #18

Sep 152014

DeVille

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system) was received in which the veihcle was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

- Deltona, FL, USA

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