Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Cadillac Deville
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Cadillac Deville has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 225 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V355000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V227000 GM/SEAT BELT RETRACTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V347000 GM/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V114000 GM/BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V021000 GM/FMVSS 124/CRUISE CONTROL BRACKET NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 59 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 50 complaints
- Visibility 26 complaints
- Air Bags 25 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18 complaints
Of the 225 complaints on file, 25 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 225 complaints, owners report 30 injuries and 13 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Cadillac DeVille suffers from consistent electrical and engine issues, highlighted by recalls affecting the ignition system and seat belts. Frequent complaints about the electrical system, engine cooling, and brakes suggest these are problematic areas. Maintenance can be expensive and safety components like seat belts and airbags have been problematic, impacting overall reliability and cost-effectiveness.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | very common |
| engine cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$2,000 | common |
| service brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| seat belts | 70,000–110,000 miles | $100–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Difficulty starting engine
- Unresponsive brakes
- Airbag warning light
- Seatbelt buckle sticking
- Loss of engine power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Cadillac Deville at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.