2000 Cadillac Deville Engine problems

Engine began overheating and took it to our mechanic who replaced the water pump. Engine continued to overheat and same mechanic replaced all of the upper seals. Eventually, a pressure test and camera insert by my mechanic confirmed a blown head gasket. Confirmed that result with pepe cadillac in white plains, ny. Checked the price to have the head gaskets replaced, but since this engine has to be removed from the bottom of the vehicle, the costs are outrageous and the only acceptable fix for these aluminum...

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. While driving 35 mph, an abnormal odor of burning oil was noticed within the vehicle. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that oil was leaking onto the manifold. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 12/03/15*lj..Updated 02/01/16 *bf *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor a and crankshaft position sensor b needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000. . .. .Updated 07/21/15 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer offered to pay for a portion on the repairs. The consumer would like for the vehicle to be included in the recall. Updated 11/9/2015*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac sts. While driving 65 mph, the engine cooling system overheated without warning. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000. Updated 05/06/16*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 135,000. The vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) was received in which the veihcle was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the engine failed to start when attempting to operate the vehicle. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the would hesitate to start. Also, the contact stated that the steering column panel was detaching and steering wheel was warped. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Air bags failed. Updated 12/09/14*lj updated 08/28/2017*ct

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the aluminum engine heads cracked when the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 83,000.

Driving into my drive way I noticed that my car pulled in very fast. Normally, I idle in my car into the drive way, this time it was much faster and the engine was very accelerated. I parked the vehicle and the engine was accelerated up to 1850rpm. I pressed the gas pedal to free up the throttle, it made is worst. The vehicle rpm increased up to 2835 rpm and stayed stuck at 2835 rpm. After 10 to 15 seconds the rpm slowly dropped down to 1500 rpm and stayed at these revolution. I had to turn off the vehicle. It's normal idle rpm are 675-700rpm. This is a safety hazard for some one that does not know what to do when driving at a busy highway or regular city streets. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. While driving approximately between 55-65 mph, the temperature gauge continuously increased to an extremely hot temperature level. The failure occurred sporadically. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 59,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. The contact stated while driving at 25 mph, the engine would abnormally overheat. The contact received a radiator flush and the water pump was replaced yet the failure persisted. The contact stated he would continuously add anti-freeze to the engine to stop it from becoming excessively hot. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where it was discovered that there was an eight inch fracture in the engine block. The manufacturer advised the contact that because...

Head gasket blown for no apparent reason 2nd cadillac to do this in 1 yr. *Tr

Oil leaking from engine on the exhaust system,causing smoke and fumes. *Tr

"Check coolant" light, overheating, taken to garage "free lance" cadillac mechanic researched problem that it is a factory related incident that the first owner of the car ignored and should have been sent back to gm and they would have fixed it. I am a second owner to car and I have "inherited" this problem. Blown head gasket............You pour coolant in and it runs right out the tail pipes! *Tr

2000 Cadillac deville concours crankshaft rotation sensors and motor mount failures. Consumer states that he would like to know if these failures are common in the cadillac's. Consumer was told that they were popular by the dealer. *Kb the consumer stated the engine stalled several times a month because of the crankshaft sensor. *Jb

Started burning oil at 58,000. Dealer replaced pistons and charged me $6376. Called mfg. To complain about cost. They immediately refunded 50% of bill. Was there a recall? Am I still paying more than I should? The 50% refund came too easy. I talked to a stranger at a car wash, with an identical car, who had the exact same problem! His was still under warranty. *Nm

Oil leak from oil pan. This car had not leaked oil previous to this incident. While driving I noticed an oil burning smell and smoke coming from the engine compartment. After investigation I learned that 3 quarts of oil had leaked during my drive. I did get this fixed a auto repair facility. I then learned that the fix that gm had come up with was some sort of plate. The repair shop installed same. *Jb

The cooling fan on my cadillac deville failed to operate which caused the vehicle to overheat, leading to a cracked header. The engine had to be replaced at only 48k miles. *Nm

Dt: consumer states that the vehicle stalls at low rpm's. When this happens the power steering goes out. The dealership states that it is caused by failed crank sensors a and b. Consumer states that this has happened many times and he has replaced the sensors three times. The part numbers that replaced the parts the first two times were a 00012559529-b 00012559530 and the third time the part number a 00012575481-b 00012575482. *Jb

Dt: consumer states felt that vehicle was bottoming out when hitting bumps in the road. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer to be serviced, the vehicle was under warranty. They claimed test dro ve the vehicle and couldn't find anything wrong with the vehicle. Consumer stated the odometer reading was the same when he dropped the vehicle off and when he picked it up. Consumer recently took the vehicle to another repair center, and they told him that engine mount had to be replaced.*Ak

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

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

Contact stated: catalytic converter and check engine light still have problems after having it repaired. Second complaint. *Ak

2000 Cadillac deville with 35,000 miles worn out, has to have a new engine, because it had a casting flaw,and the block was bursted..Can you believe this car a lemon at 35,000. *Ak