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.
The worst 2000 Cadillac Deville problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine62
- Electrical60
- Visibility28
- Airbags25
- Brakes25
- Steering25
- Acceleration12
- Transmission12
- Body11
- Seat belts9
- Fuel system5
- Seats5
- Suspension5
- Lights4
- Tires4
- Driver assistance2
- Locks2
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Cadillac Deville
Stalling 33No deployment 13Brake failure 7Power windows 7Loss of power 6Overheating 6Power steering loss 6ABS 5Check engine light 5Seat belt 5
Recalls 5
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- 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. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- 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. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300 (Buick), 1‑800‑458‑8006 (Cadillac), and 1‑800‑222‑1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
Recall number 14V355000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles contain driver and front passenger lap and/or shoulder belt retractors that may not remain locked up as designed during a crash in which the belt pretensioners deploy.
- Risk
- In such a crash, this could result in an increase in injury for that occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a retainer kit in the driver and passenger safety belt pretensioner. Owner notification began january 31, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006.
Recall number 02V227000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, hearse, and limousines. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." these vehicles have seat belts that may not meet the 30-pound push button release effort requirement of the standard.
- Risk
- High release efforts could make it more difficult for a crash victim to release the belt and exit the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the seat belts and, if necessary, modify the latch plates or replace the retractor. Dealers will also add "snap on" latch clips to eliminate the potential of inverted latch plate insertion. Owner notification is being conducted in phases. The first phase began may 29, 2001, and the second phase began july 6, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006.
Recall number 00V347000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
- Risk
- When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.
Recall number 00V114000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: limousines. During normal engine roll, the plastic end fitting of the cruise control cable could contact the brake master cylinder and fracture. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
- Risk
- The fracture could prevent full closing of the throttle and cause a small increase in engine RPM in drive with the brake applied.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new cruise control bracket and, if necessary, will replace the cruise control cable.
Recall number 00V021000 · Recall details
See all 5 recalls for the 2000 Cadillac Deville
Defect investigations
Failing seat belt buckles
On august 17, 2004, odi opened an investigation based on two complaints and one insurance company report alleging driver and/or front passenger seatbelt unbuckling during crashes on model year (my) 2000 and 2001 cadillac deville sedans.on october 8, 2004, gm submitted data to odi related to the alleged defect for the subject vehicles.this data contained information about system design, system operation, seat belt buckle testing and consumer complaints.based on its analysis of the data, odi has determined that a safety-related defect trend has not been identified regarding specific allegations of unwanted seatbelt unbuckling during a crash.at this time, further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstancessee attached summary report
PE04060
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Cadillac Deville 375
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the...
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
2000 Cadillac Deville fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8‑cyl | FWD | 15 | 25 | 19 |
What 2000 Cadillac Deville owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While backing up in my parking lot , I heard a loud pop and lost the ability to steer the car. Upon further investigation it was determined that the steering box bolts had ripped out of the frame.
2000 cadillac deville. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for ignition switch recall repairs.
Engine began overheating and took it to our mechanic who replaced the water pump. Engine continued to overheat and same mechanic replaced all of the upper seals. Eventually, a pressure test and camera insert by my mechanic confirmed a blown head gasket. Confirmed that result with pepe cadillac in white plains, ny. Checked the price to have the head gaskets replaced, but since this engine has to be removed from the bottom of the vehicle, the costs are outrageous and the only acceptable fix for these aluminum heads are bolts rather than the gm serts. Bad engine design by gm since their bolts were too short and the bite was not large enough in the block to prevent the head gaskets from blowing. Sad epitaph for a car with only 65k lightly driven miles on it having spent all of it's off road life in our garage. After much research, I was able to confirm that this is an inherent problem with the northstar engine during that period and was finally solved after 2004. Gm knows about the engineering northstar engine problem but refuses to accept responsibility for it.
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. While driving 35 MPH, an abnormal odor of burning oil was noticed within the vehicle. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that oil was leaking onto the manifold. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 12/03/15*lj..updated 02/01/16 *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving or parked, there was oil leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was informed that it was a known failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000.
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 *bf 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 sts. While driving 65 MPH, the engine cooling system overheated without warning. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000. Updated 05/06/16
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
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Questions about the 2000 Cadillac Deville
Is the 2000 Cadillac Deville reliable?
Owners have filed 225 complaints about the 2000 Cadillac Deville, 1.3 times a typical Deville model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Cadillac Deville?
Engine and cooling, with 62 complaints, typically around 61,500 miles. Next is electrical (60).
How many recalls does the 2000 Cadillac Deville have?
5 recalls, covering electrical system, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Cadillac Deville get?
Official estimates for the 2000 Cadillac Deville range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.6L 8-cyl, FWD) gets 15 city and 25 highway.
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