2000 Cadillac Seville Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Seville years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Cadillac Seville. That ranks 8th out of 10 Seville model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints, 16%), typically at around 50,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 38owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Cadillac Seville problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 16% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 16% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 11% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 11% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 8% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 8% | 50 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 5% | 20,509 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Cadillac Seville recalls (2)
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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
Risk: When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the abs hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.
Risk: Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While going 45 approaching a red light i casually hit the brakes. The car did not stop. Hitting the brakes to the floor for a 2nd time, the car did not stop. Thus, after running the red light in a near death experience and driving without brakes until i could find a parking lot to pull over in, got…
On 05/2014 i came to a stop sign then i move on to get across the street when my cadillac shut down all electrical controls the engine came to a complete stop as my car lays dead in the middle of the street a vehicle going west hit my right front end so hard it twisted hood, front doors, fenders…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac seville. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart and operated as normal. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the cam shaft…
On two separate occasions my old 2000 gm cadillac sts stalled while driving on the highway. This was not a mechanical problem - it was some sort of defect. Note that it was "repaired" in between the incidents, do it was not the same initial problem. I filed a complaint back then, but got no…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac seville. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, transmission fluid leaked from the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the head gasket and…
Other Cadillac Seville years
← 1999 Seville · 2001 Seville →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Seville | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 Seville | 16 | 1 |
| 2002 Seville | 45 | 2 |
| 2001 Seville | 53 | 1 |
| 2000 | 38 | 2 |
| 1999 Seville | 73 | 1 |
| 1998 Seville | 65 | 2 |
| 1997 Seville | 95 | 2 |
| 1996 Seville | 122 | 2 |
| 1995 Seville | 74 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Cadillac Seville?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Cadillac Seville?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Cadillac Seville a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Seville model years, the 2000 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.