10.0

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

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problem #17

Sep 142014

DeVille

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. While idling at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled without warning. On a separate occasion, the key became lodged in the ignition switch and prevented the vehicle from turning off. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #16

Mar 032014

DeVille 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,000 miles
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

- Adelanto, CA, USA

problem #15

Jun 182013

DeVille

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that after the ignition was started, the vehicle started to move forward independently. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign id number: 14V355000 (electrical system). However, the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

- Lompoc, CA, USA

problem #14

Jun 232014

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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Natchez, MS, USA

problem #13

Aug 252014

DeVille

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician made the contact aware that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V3555000 (electrical system). However, the part do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #12

Mar 012014

DeVille

  • 100,000 miles
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.

- Lincolnton, NC, USA

problem #11

May 012013

DeVille 8-cyl

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the would hesitate to start. Also, the contact stated that the steering column panel was detaching and steering wheel was warped. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Air bags failed. Updated 12/09/14 updated 08/28/2017

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #10

Aug 182014

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 for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Niagara Falls, NY, USA

problem #9

Jul 182007

DeVille 8-cyl

  • 94,600 miles
I was driving down a city street at about 35 mph when all of the power to the car went dead. The engine went dead, all the dash lights went off, the power steering was gone, I pulled over to the side of the road. This happened within the first 3 months of my owning this car and still happens frequently, at least once every third time I drive the car. I have taken the car to several shops but they have never been able to locate the problem. I called a Cadillac dealer today because I have seen year 2000 Cadillac Deville is included in a recall, the dealer said my VIN number is not included in the recall list. I am filing this report to make it known my make, model and year Cadillac has the same problem cars that are included in the recalls have.

- Cleveland, MO, USA

problem #8

Oct 242010

DeVille

  • 122,000 miles
Window in front door and other doors jump off track and drop down. If hale storm, or heavy rain this could impair drivers ability to operate safely. Cadillac has many complaints due to this after I investigated it. I have 2 doors at present with windows broke. Please advise what I can do and expect GMC to do.

- St. George, SC, USA

problem #7

Jun 152000

DeVille

  • 24,000 miles
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. I also down shifted the system is speed blocked and would only go into second. The car went on a curve before leaving the highway off ramp. It hit an embankment, tore off the oil pan and trans cover, and flattened all tiers as it went up and over two lanes and a median before resting in the northbound lane direction when I exited South. My byback from the better business bureau came two days later informing me that the engine in their opinion was defective. No one bothered to tell me how bad that car was from a mechanical prospective until I almost died. They ordered GM to buy it back. However my brand new car was totaled by the insurance for under body damage. There wasn't a dent on the metal above. The insurance took the buyback order from the BBB. I never heard a word about it after that.

- Crown Point , IN, USA

problem #6

Jun 282004

DeVille 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,077 miles
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.

- Houlton, ME, USA

problem #5

Mar 072003

DeVille

  • miles
It took numerous tries before the vehicle would start.

- Elmhurst, NY, USA

problem #4

Sep 232002

(reported on)

DeVille

  • miles
Consumer states vehicle has experienced several electrical problems, such as the control knobs not working, false trouble lights, and a dashboard lighting problem.

- Punta Gorda, FL, USA

problem #3

Jul 012001

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving on highwa vehicle would stall out/ would lose power steering. Would be turning into oncoming traffic and vehicle stalled. When turn signal was in use vehicle stalled. Vehicle was able to be restarted once shifted into neutral. Have taken vehicle to dealership and informed consumer that crankshaft/ pulley was causing problem. After repairs on crankshaft/ pulley, vehicle stalled several times. Vehicle would also stall while turning on the headlights, dealer replaced crankshaft sensor and oxygen sensor, however vehicle stalled again, dealer replaced some electrical components (no specific components mentioned) and consumer states after electrical repair vehicle has been stall free.

- Big Fork, MT, USA

problem #2

Aug 072001

(reported on)

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle traction control light comes on/ sercurity theft light comes on/ electrical system shuts down, and engine starts to rev high. When taking key out of ignition, the electrical system stays on. Dealer cant duplicate the problem.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #1

Jan 232001

(reported on)

DeVille

  • miles
Complete electrical system and engine shutdown while driving. Happened three different times to date. Dealer is unable to determine cause of failure. This condition deemed to be extremely hazardous by owner.

- Kenilworth, NJ, USA