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2000 Cadillac Deville Body and structure Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
5%of 225 total for the year
Median mileage
30,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Cadillac Deville, 5% of the 225 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The vehicle stalled intermittently. The brakes failed, and the vehicle was involved in two front end collisions. There was a funny noise in the engine at idle speed. The engine would lose power and stall. The service manager suggested that there were problems with the 2000-2004 model with this same problem. The front brake linings were worn, the dash pad was peeling at the leading edge near the defrost edge near the defrost grille due to delamination and the coin holder housing had come apart and split at the seam. The crankshaft position sensor was replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10117810, filed 2005-05, 25,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact was driving 25 MPH when she applied the brakes and the brake pedal was depressed into the floor board abnormally. In addition, there was an abnormal increase in stopping distance and time. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered a brake fluid leak under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where it was determined that the brake line was rusted thoroughly. The contact also stated that the rear doors were not able to be opened from the interior of the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10459241, filed 2012-05, 85,000 miles

“Consumer was traveling on the highway and suddenley vehicle accelerated and took off in traffic, consumer had both feet on the brakes, the vehicle did not respond appropriately for brakes, vehicle was out of control. …”

NHTSA complaint #8001011, filed 2001-12

“Sunvisors on passenger's and driver's sides will not push fowaard beyond verticle position, blocking drivers vision. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further information.”

NHTSA complaint #893493, filed 2001-08

“The glove box locked automatically and could not be opened, consumer took vehicle into dealer on two occasions and finally after waiting for 4 1/2 hours, the glove box was finally installed.”

NHTSA complaint #562507, filed 2001-08

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200522%
200421%
200364%
200253%
200153%
2000115%
199963%
199842%
199752%
199652%
199575%
199454%
199389%
199297%
199023%
198936%
198814%
198738%
198615%
198515%

Other parts of the 2000 Cadillac Deville

Electrical system
60 complaints
Engine cooling
52 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
28 complaints
Air bags
25 complaints
Brakes
25 complaints
Steering
25 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Seat belts
9 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Cadillac Deville

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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