2001 Cadillac Deville Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,208miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Cadillac Deville, 3% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,208 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Was involved in a front end crash going 48mph and the drivers side air bag or any other air did not deploy. There was so much damage to the front end that the car was totaled a complete loss. I would like car to be inspected for faulty air bags and also front end for faulty equipment as did not hold up well with crash. This vehicle only had 78,000 miles and was in perfect condition prior to crash. I was told there was a recall on the airbags and with that much damage and speed they should of been deployed this is a major safety violation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10917443, filed 2016-10, 78,000 miles“Window regulators are faulty. When they break the window glass falls to the bottom of the door panel. This has happened twice and is a safety hazard at highway speeds especially in inclement weather. An internet search reveals this is a common problem with Cadillac.”
NHTSA complaint #10659412, filed 2014-11, 62,416 miles“When I entered the car one day the dashboard had fallen without me knowing what had happened. I asked around to see if it was a way to fix it or if they had known anyone with the same problem. I use my vehicle to get back and forth to work and it's the only car I have but the condition of the car is getting worse and the dashboard is coming apart more.”
NHTSA complaint #11246725, filed 2019-08“Sunvisor blocks my view out the front window. It is an assembly with two visors. The small visor interferes with the main visor. I can not see a traffic signal with the sun visor down. It is fine for short people, but not for me. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769680, filed 2002-11“Consumer received NHTSA recall # 01v172000/manufacturer's recall 01039 concerning sunvisor failure. Called dealer about getting an appointment for repairs. Consumer kept calling dealership and was told by service manger that no parts were available. Consumer still has not received recall repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #899971, filed 2001-12Related recalls
- 01V172000May 23, 2001Vehicle description: certain sedans, hearse, and limousine vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior…Covers: Cadillac Deville 2001
Related service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 5% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 7 | 5% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
| 1993 | 8 | 9% |
| 1992 | 9 | 7% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 3 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 4% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Cadillac Deville
45 complaintsEngine cooling
38 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology