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Cadillac SevilleModel year report

2000 Cadillac Seville Problems

Complaints
38filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
50,000miles, 13 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 4.6L 8-cyl FWD · 15 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Cadillac Seville (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2000 Cadillac Seville. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 6 complaints (16% of the total), followed by steering (6) and brakes (5). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 46% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 240 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 38 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the tie rod assembly and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Equipment (2), Other or unknown (2), Body and structure (2), Transmission and drivetrain (2), Electronic stability control (1), Interior lighting (1).

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “Car was overheating kept saying check cooling level I would check and had to add coolant. Took to mechanic found my radiator cap was warped. I replaced cap but yet the car continues to heat up. Major oil leaks from engine, similar to other complaint 2-3 qts between oil changes. Current mileage on vehicle 120,000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #10281128, filed 2009-08, 120,000 miles

Steering: “- while pulling out into traffic from his driveway on 12-14-06 contact noticed that the steering on the vehicle felt unusual. The contact continued to drive. On 12-16-06, the contact looked under the vehicle to notice that the tie rod and the rack and pinion steering had broken. The contact currently has his vehicle at the dealership and they are telling him that there isn't a recall for his tie rod assembly. The contact states that he went on the NHTSA website and that there is a recall for the tie rod assembly (NHTSA campaign id number : 99v301000). …”

NHTSA complaint #10176656, filed 2006-12, 114,000 miles

Brakes: “While going 45 approaching a red light I casually hit the brakes. The car did not stop. Hitting the brakes to the floor for a 2nd time, the car did not stop. Thus, after running the red light in a near death experience and driving without brakes until I could find a parking lot to pull over in, got the problem checked out and was told the brake line rusted out. Vehicle was in motion going approximately 45, car did not stop due to rusted brake line (snapped brake line)”

NHTSA complaint #10986198, filed 2017-05, 80,000 miles

Suspension: “Onsumer states the engine light is on. Dealer found PCM out of calibration, consumer also stats that the vehicle pulls to the left while driving, and there is a vibration when driving above 65 MPH, the dealer performed an alignment but the problem still exists.”

NHTSA complaint #8005322, filed 2002-03

Mileage when problems were reported

46% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,509 and 114,000 miles.

8%0–1023%10–2515%25–5015%50–758%75–10031%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 50,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2000 Cadillac Seville version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Seville FWD4.6L 8-cyl4-speed automatic152519$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2000 Cadillac Seville → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 240 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 240 bulletins →

Other model years of the Cadillac Seville

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2004931,5000—19—Not enough data
20031648,2881—19—Falling
20024589,0002—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20015351,0101—18Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20003850,0002—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19997351,8021—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19986579,5002—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19979591,2042—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199612294,0002—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199574103,0002—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199450101,1902—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199342118,0002—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19922763,0001—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199121—0—18—Stable
19901945,0002—17—Stable
19895156,0001—18—Not enough data
198811—0—17—Not enough data
198711—1—18—Not enough data
198611—2—18—Not enough data
19856—1—17—Not enough data

All Cadillac Seville model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Cadillac Seville have?

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2000 Cadillac Seville as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Cadillac Seville is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 6 complaints (16% of the total), followed by steering with 6.

Has the 2000 Cadillac Seville been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Cadillac Seville get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Cadillac Seville (Seville, 4.6L 8-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 15 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Cadillac Seville reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,509 and 114,000 miles; 46% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.