Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. The contact was driving 25 mph when she applied the brakes and the brake pedal was depressed into the floor board abnormally. In addition, there was an abnormal increase in stopping distance and time. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered a brake fluid leak under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where it was determined that the brake line was rusted thoroughly. The contact also stated that the rear doors were not able to be opened from the interior of the vehicle. The failure and the current mileages were 85,000.
Body, doors & structure
2000 Cadillac Deville Body problems
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2000 Cadillac Deville's body, doors & structure with NHTSA - 6% of all its complaints, most recently on May 22, 2012. They describe 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury. Doors, hoods and latches, frame rust, sunroofs, leaks, trim and structural failures.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Body complaints
My key fob started to have problems at first, unlocking my drivers door. I have all the doors set to lock when put in gear and unlock when the key is removed. I had shut the vehicle off but my door did not electrically unlock so I tried manually to lift the button and it would not lift high enough to allow the door lever to release the door. The door was inoperable. My vehicle is a dts, the seats are bucket type. I could not get out over the console or lift my leg past the dashboard easily. The door will not let me in by key or keyfob or out by manual unlock. A safety issue? *Tr
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds or while stationary, the exterior side view mirrors and front roof pillars obstructed the view and created blind spots to the front sides of the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that there were other models which had the side mirrors attached to the door, instead of the window pillar. The contact had noticed many newer model vehicles, such as the nissan versa and mini cooper being manufactured this way. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. Updated 12/18/06. *Jb
The vehicle stalled intermittently. The brakes failed, and the vehicle was involved in two front end collisions. *Ak there was a funny noise in the engine at idle speed. The engine would lose power and stall. The service manager suggested that there were problems with the 2000-2004 model with this same problem. The front brake linings were worn, the dash pad was peeling at the leading edge near the defrost edge near the defrost grille due to delamination and the coin holder housing had come apart and split at the seam. *Sc the crankshaft position sensor was replaced. *Jb
The right passenger side door lock becomes inoperable. The lock will not release, and consumer is locked inside the vehicle. *Ak
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle vibrated. Also replaced mass air flow due to intermittent engine rough idle/transmission: control pmodule, pcm failure/ radiator/ water pump/serpentine belt/ engine crankshaft/reflector missing on driver's door and was replaced, and rear arm rest holder became loose. Engine check light constantly came on. *Ak
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A JERK. *JB
Vehicle vibrates severely. The manufacturer indicated that the 2 front tires were bad, and the dealership replaced them. The problem still exist. Please provide more details. Please put the correct model of your vehicle. Ph
Consumer was traveling on the highway and suddenley vehicle accelerated and took off in traffic, consumer had both feet on the brakes, the vehicle did not respond appropriately for brakes, vehicle was out of control. *Ak consumer states that the drivers seat heater is inoperative, driver and passenger front seat belt buckles were out of position, and the passenger side plastic retainer was broke, while pulling into a parking space consumer lost all power steering, dealer replaced rack and pinion, engine is making...
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a knocking noise, while accelerating vehicle started in third gear, which the gears seem to lock up internally, vehicle starts vibrating at approximately 50 mph, the right center dash a/c vent closes by it self, the night vision lens is cracked and the console holder and latch broke.*Yd
Sunvisors on passenger's and driver's sides will not push fowaard beyond verticle position, blocking drivers vision. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further information.*Ak
Vehicle has never been struck however has a deep gash in the fiber glass structure below the bumper on the front end passenger side, the dealership states this is a common occurence, possibile structure design weakness. Claim# c03326427 *jb consumer states they have heard nothing from cadillac. *Slc
The poorly designed sunvisors on the car cannot be pushed far enough forward to allow proper visibility, when pulled down they stop directly in fron of drivers eyes. Nlm
The sun shades on both the driver and passenger side do not go forward far enough to permit frontal vision due to design. *Mjs
The visor is very wide and cannot be folded forward in such a way that it covers a smaller segment of the windshield making traffic lights not visible within one city block. Nlm
Cadillac Deville body complaints by year
Deville body problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data