Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Cadillac Deville

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 240 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V355000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
3,141,731
Reported to NHTSA
2014-06-23
Owners notified
2014-09-23

Defect description

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Safety 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. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V227000

Seat belts: front: retractor

Component
Seat belts: front: retractor
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
269,169
Reported to NHTSA
2002-09-05
Owners notified
2003-01-31

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER LAP AND/OR SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS THAT MAY NOT REMAIN LOCKED UP AS DESIGNED DURING A CRASH IN WHICH THE BELT PRETENSIONERS DEPLOY.

Safety risk

IN SUCH A CRASH, THIS COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN INJURY FOR THAT OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINER KIT IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 31, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V172000

Structure: body

Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
47,560
Reported to NHTSA
2001-05-23
Owners notified
2001-11-28

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS, HEARSE, AND LIMOUSINE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THESE VEHICLES HAVE SUNVISOR CENTER SUPPORTS WITH CERTAIN RADII LESS THAN THE 3.2MM REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUNVISOR CENTER SUPPORTS WITH REDESIGNED SUPPORTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V347000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
116,682
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-30
Owners notified
2001-05-29

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEARSE, AND LIMOUSINES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THESE VEHICLES HAVE SEAT BELTS THAT MAY NOT MEET THE 30-POUND PUSH BUTTON RELEASE EFFORT REQUIREMENT OF THE STANDARD.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELTS AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE LATCH PLATES OR REPLACE THE RETRACTOR. DEALERS WILL ALSO ADD "SNAP ON" LATCH CLIPS TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL OF INVERTED LATCH PLATE INSERTION. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEING CONDUCTED IN PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN MAY 29, 2001, AND THE SECOND PHASE BEGAN JULY 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system3395,362 mi
Air bags1678,000 mi
Engine1480,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1430,000 mi
Steering1390,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1147,501 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1019,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls953,855 mi
Vehicle speed control855,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery548,000 mi
Structure: body562,416 mi
Suspension5177,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor418,000 mi
Service brakes490,109 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings478,300 mi
Tires425,309 mi
Electrical system: horn3—
Fuel system, gasoline382,000 mi
Seat belts3118,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic333,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip353,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Unknown or other345,747 mi
Visibility375,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition271,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer2125,041 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system245,747 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit2—
Power train2120,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2—
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler245,747 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing214,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2—
Wheels2141,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module174,500 mi
Air bags: side/window137,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1250,980 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan138,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)166,800 mi
Equipment1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Exterior lighting1138,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1111,937 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump145,747 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, other1140,000 mi
Interior lighting1138,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Seat belts: front17,093 mi
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor147,501 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages18,300 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist123,630 mi
Steering: column123,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly132,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion1168,000 mi
Suspension: front1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal153,000 mi
Visibility/wiper162,416 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.