Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Cadillac Deville
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Cadillac Deville has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 175 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 #01V172000 GM/FMVSS 201/SUNVISOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V347000 GM/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 44 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 37 complaints
- Air Bags 19 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15 complaints
- Engine 14 complaints
Of the 175 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 175 complaints, owners report 23 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Cadillac DeVille has a below-average reliability rating due to a notable number of complaints and several recall campaigns. Key issues include the electrical system and engine, with multiple complaints suggesting potential common failures. However, the data remains somewhat limited with only 175 complaints, which restricts a more comprehensive evaluation.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | common |
| engine cooling | Unknown | $500–$2,500 | common |
| airbags | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | 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 and filter changes
- Brake pad inspection/replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery health check
- Tire rotation and alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical malfunctions
- Overheating engine
- Airbag warning light
- Steering issues
- Brake system noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Cadillac Deville at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.