no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Risk. WHEN THE REAR BRAKE PROPORTIONING, ANTILOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, OR STABILITY CONTROL FEATURE IS ACTIVATED IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE FEATURE MAY NOT…
2000 Cadillac SevilleProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 38 owner complaints about the 2000 Cadillac Seville, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 17, 2017. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Cadillac Seville has problems
38 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Steering
6Engine and engine cooling
5Suspension
4Engine1 crash/fire/injury
4Seat belts
4Electrical system
3Tires
3Exterior lighting
3Service brakes, hydraulic
139 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 13 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2000 Cadillac Seville 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.
no report yet
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED STEERING INPUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Best & worst years
2000 vs. every other Seville 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 Seville median. How we score
'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Seville owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* - WHILE PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC FROM HIS DRIVEWAY ON 12-14-06 CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING ON THE VEHICLE FELT UNUSUAL. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE. ON 12-16-06, THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE TO NOTICE THAT THE TIE ROD AND THE RACK AND PINION STEERING HAD BROKEN. THE CONTACT…
STEERING IS VERY DIFFICULT WHEN TRYING TO GET IN AND OUT OF TIGHT SPOTS. IT FEELS ALMOST AS IF I LOOSE MY STEERING ALL TOGETHER. THE CAR DEALER SAID THEY REPLACED THE STEERING RACK JUST LAST MONTH, BUT THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE.*AK
THE STABILITY SERVICE LIGHT FLASHED. DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING RACK AND PINION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
Own a 2000 Seville?
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