NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 Cadillac DeVille; the most frequently affected component is electrical system — ignition. Owners filed 248 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #1 for number of recalls.
Electrical system — IgnitionCampaign 14V355000 · 23 Jun 2014
Problem: 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.
Problem: 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.
Seat belts — Buckle assemblyCampaign 00V347000 · 30 Oct 2000
Problem: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic — Foundation componentsCampaign 00V114000 · 17 Apr 2000
Problem: 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.
Vehicle speed controlCampaign 00V021000 · 26 Jan 2000
Problem: 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.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Electrical system26 · 65%
Air bags7 · 18%
Steering6 · 15%
Engine6 · 15%
Service brakes2 · 5%
Fuel/propulsion system1 · 2%
Vehicle speed control1 · 2%
Fuel system1 · 2%
When complaints were filed
201426
20159
20163
20182
From owner complaints
Tl* 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…
Air bag warning light comes on. After doing some research on the internet it seems to be related to a wiring problem underneath the driver's seat. I confirmed this by moving the seat which causes the light to come on or go out. Since this is a safety related problem which might inactivate the air bags, i believe that…
2000 cadillac deville pa ignition switch problems. *mw the consumer stated the ignition lock cylinder was replaced in august 2013. He is seeking reimbursement. *jb
200 cadillac deville. Consumer writes to address concerns related to recalls and the ignition switch. *tgw 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…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.