NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2001 Cadillac DeVille; the most frequently affected component is electrical system — ignition. Owners filed 190 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2001 ranks #3 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.
Structure — BodyCampaign 01V172000 · 23 May 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: certain sedans, hearse, and limousine vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." these vehicles have sunvisor center supports with certain radii less than the 3.2mm required by the standard.
Risk: Radii less than 3.2mm can increase the possibility of certain types of injuries, like lacerations, if an occupant contacts the support during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the sunvisor center supports with redesigned supports. Owner notification began november 28, 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.
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.
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 bags10 · 25%
Engine5 · 12%
Steering5 · 12%
Structure3 · 8%
Power train2 · 5%
Visibility/wiper1 · 2%
Service brakes1 · 2%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle could be restarted. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 cadillac deville. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part 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 made…
S10 appropriate handling- letter to the secretary from constituent re copy of complaint to mary barra, chief executive officer of general motors (gm) company regarding vehicle recall (cert. No. 7014 0150 0002 3462). *smd the consumer stated after the ignition recall was performed, the vehicle shut off while in the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 cadillac deville. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The manufacturer had not sent out a second letter when the parts would become available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not…
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.