2001 Cadillac Deville Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Cadillac Deville, 3% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles.
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 contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville. While driving 6 MPH, the vehicle jerked, lost power steering, and stalled. A warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10627452, filed 2014-08, 120,000 miles“Shift position indicator on dashboard is too small to see. The consumer feels that it's a major safety concern and it can be very dangerous trying to find the gear you want. Please respond promptly in resolving matters.”
NHTSA complaint #10040212, filed 2003-09“While driving consumer noticed that the dic message center indicated that the transmission should be checked, consumer was informed that a new park/neutral switch was needed, consumer made an appointment for the repairs to be completed but when he arrived to pick up the vehicle he was informed that the parts were on order, consumer then drove the vehicle home parked it in the driveway and moments later consumer was informed by a neighbor that the vehicle had rolled out of the driveway across the road and hit a tree, consumer went to start the vehicle, but would not start in park, consumer…”
NHTSA complaint #562155, filed 2001-07Related service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 | 14 | 10% |
| 2002 | 15 | 9% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 4% |
| 1996 | 11 | 5% |
| 1995 | 11 | 9% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1993 | 18 | 20% |
| 1992 | 10 | 7% |
| 1991 | 7 | 8% |
| 1990 | 6 | 8% |
| 1989 | 4 | 8% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1986 | 3 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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