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2000 Cadillac Cadillac

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
12
Latest Dec 18, 2006
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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3 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 12 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Cadillac Cadillac, most frequently naming the engine, brakes and body & structure categories. 8 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine426.7%
  • Brakes213.3%
  • Body & structure213.3%
  • Tires & wheels213.3%
  • Heating & air conditioning16.7%
  • Other / unspecified16.7%
  • Seat belts16.7%
  • Transmission16.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 12
Electrical
Filed Dec 18, 2006

TL*- THE CONTACT CALLED TO REPORT THAT THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OFF AND RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (RECALL # 00V114000). THE CONTACT CALLED AN AUTHORIZED DEALER LAST WEEK AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR AND THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE CAR HAS ALSO STALLED WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OF TO THE SHOULDER AND RESTART THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. IT HAS OCCURRED OVER 10 TIMES.

NHTSA ID
10176378
Incident
Nov 15, 2006
Mileage
50,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 25, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S TIRES SPLIT ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. ON ALL FOUR OCCASIONS, THE TIRE THAT SPLIT WAS THE SAME SIZE AND MADE BY THE SAME MANUFACTURER. THERE HAVE BEEN FOUR TIRE SPLITS SINCE 33000 AND 68000 MILES AND THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THAT THEY WERE DEFECTIVE. THE TIRE WAS COOPER LIFELINER TOURING SLE (H-RATED), SIZE: 225/60R16.*AK UPDATED 10/17/2006 - WHEN IONE OF THE TIRE SEPARATED IT DAMAGED THE VEHICLE'S WWHEEL WELL LINING, TORE APART TWO WIRING HARNESSES, AND DAMAGED TEH BUMPER. *NM

NHTSA ID
10169211
Incident
Aug 17, 2006
Mileage
68,666 mi
Seat belts
Filed Oct 4, 2005

THIS TO REPORT A NON-CRASH INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE INVOLVED IS A 2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE, DTS. THE BACK SEAT RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAS BEEN USED WITH A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS ONLY. OTHER THAN THAT, IT HAS SEEN LITTLE USE AT ALL. THIS SUMMER THE RETRACTOR QUIT WORKING AND THE DIFFERENTIAL SLIDING DEVICE BROKE IN HALF. I REPORTED THIS TO THE CADILLAC DEALER. HE REFUSED TO SERVICE THE RESTRAINT BELT SYSTEM AS A WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH IT HAD ONLY BEEN USED FOR 2 YEARS AND APX. 12,000 MILES. I WAS SHOCKED AND TOLD HIM I WOULD REPORT THIS. HE SAID GO AHEAD. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE FAILED COMPONENTS I WOULD LIKE TO PROVIDE. PLEASE ADVISE HOW TO DO THAT.

NHTSA ID
10138587
Incident
Sep 15, 2003
Mileage
101,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Aug 30, 2005

PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY RELEASE WHEN CAR IS PUT INTO DRIVE. OCCURS ABOUT 95% OF THE TIME AND IT IS NECESSARY TO RELEASE MANUALLY. WHEN USING THE MANUAL RELEASE, THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL COMES UP FAST AND INJURES HAND. HAD THE BRAKE RATCHET ASSEMBLY REPLACED ONCE BY DEALER. SIX MONTH LATER, THE PROBLEM IS BACK. *JB

NHTSA ID
10134800
Incident
Feb 17, 2004
Other / unspecified
Filed Aug 27, 2005
1 injury reported

JACKING UP A 2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE AND THE VERY FLIMSY JACK FAILED AND THE CAR COME DOWN WITH MY ARM BETWEEN THE WHEEL WELL AND THE TIRE AS I REPLACED THE FLAT TIRE. DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF JACK SIMPLY TO SAVE MONEY ON A PART RARELY USED. *JB

NHTSA ID
10134386
Incident
Aug 24, 2002
Engine
Filed May 29, 2005

ENGINE BLOCK CRANKCASE ANTI FREEZE LEAK HAVE TO KEEP ADDING COOLANT. WANT TO KNOW IF ANY REACALLS. MECHANICS ESTIMATE IS 3,000.00 TO REAPIR HAVE ONLY HAD CAR 6 MONTHS. FEEL IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A RECALL

NHTSA ID
10122425
Incident
May 26, 2005
Mileage
93,000 mi
Engine
Filed May 4, 2005

CONTACT STATED: CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STILL HAVE PROBLEMS AFTER HAVING IT REPAIRED. SECOND COMPLAINT. *AK

NHTSA ID
10119778
Incident
Nov 1, 2004
Mileage
86,933 mi
Heating & air conditioning
Filed Dec 22, 2004
Fire reported1 injury reported

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER IGNITED AND BURNED THROUGH SEATING MATERIAL. *JB

NHTSA ID
10104344
Incident
Dec 15, 2004
Mileage
61,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

020730001A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870, TRANSMISSION COMPONENT SLIPPING FOR 2000 - 2002 PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT UPDATE TO INCLUDE 2004 MODELS. *TT UPDATED *EH

000864012

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SOME 2000 ELDORADO AND ETC MODEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE / INTERMITTENT LH POWER WINDOW SWITCH AFTER USING EXPRESS DOWN FEATURE. *TT UPDATED *EH

051403

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NORTHSTAR OIL ECONOMY CONCERN. MODEL UNKNOWN. *TT

010139003

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

INFORMATION REGARDING J 44551 A/C SUCTION SCREEN KIT REPAIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROCEDURES AFTER CATASTROPHIC COMPRESSOR FAILURES FOR PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS WITH DELPHI HD6, HU6 AND HT6 COMPRESSORS. *TT

300800

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

THIS INFORMATION PERTAINS TO PROGRAMMING NEW POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCM). *TT

000602001

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH COMPOSITE RADIATOR END TANK MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE RUNNING HOT, OVERHEADING AND / OR LOSS OF COOLANT. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Cadillac Cadillac by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2003300—
2002600—
2001200—
2000Viewing120041.2
1999500—
1998600—
1997110039.4
1996700—
1995300—
1994200—
1993600—
1992200—
1991300—
1990300—
1989400—
1988001—
1987101—
1986201—
1985203—
1984102—
1983102—
1982001—
1978010—
1977020—
1976010—
1975010—
1974020—
1973010—
1972010—
1970110—
1969010—
1968010—
1966100—
1960010—
1959010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.