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2001 Cadillac DevilleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 175 owner complaints about the 2001 Cadillac Deville, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-355 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.

2001 Cadillac Deville
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.3× the Deville median · #6 of 21 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 62%Owner complaints17541 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage92kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 9, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Cadillac Deville has problems

175 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system456
Engine and engine cooling383
Air bags1914
Steering181
Service brakes, hydraulic164
Engine142
Visibility140
Seat belts93
Suspension80
13 other systems492

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2001 Cadillac Deville recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

62%repaired · 2016 Q2

Electrical system: ignition

Recall 14V-355 · Jun 23, 2014 · 3,141,731 vehicles · 1,943,372 repaired

Risk. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 01V-172 · May 23, 2001 · 47,560 vehicles

Risk. RADII LESS THAN 3.2MM CAN INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF CERTAIN TYPES OF INJURIES, LIKE LACERATIONS, IF AN OCCUPANT CONTACTS THE SUPPORT DURING A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 00V-347 · Oct 30, 2000 · 116,682 vehicles

Risk. HIGH RELEASE EFFORTS COULD MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT FOR A CRASH VICTIM TO RELEASE THE BELT AND EXIT THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

92kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 30 electrical system complaints. 60% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
1under 30k miles18under 100k miles12100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Deville year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Deville median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2001 Cadillac Deville safety ratings

2001 Cadillac DeVille 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2001 Cadillac Deville frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2001 Cadillac Deville side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: Optional
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Cadillac Deville, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FAILING SEAT BELT BUCKLESPE04060 · closed Feb 3, 2005
    No recall
In owners' words

What Deville owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 1990 Cadillac Brougham. The contact purchased the vehicle from a dealer on eBay on 05/15/2025. The vehicle was shipped to the contact. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased, the Sales Agreement and the odometer indicated the mileage was 46,260. In…
Complaint 11685975 · Sep 9, 2025 · 125,041 miles
THE DASHBOARD IS LITERALLY FALLING DOWN IN TO YOUR LEGS AND FEET. I HAD A LARGE PIECE FALL ON MY LEGS AND FEET WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY WORK DONE ON THE CAR WHERE THEY HAVE TO REMOVE THE DASHBOARD. THERE ARE PIECES OF BLACK PLASTIC THAT FALL OUT OF THE DASHBOARD AREA ALL THE TIME. I HAVE…
Complaint 11218884 · Jun 10, 2019 · 115,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING. IN ADDITION, THE "CHECK SERVICE AIR LEVELING SYSTEM" AND "BATTERY CHARGING" WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE…
Complaint 11130239 · Sep 18, 2018 · 90,000 miles

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