2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
239
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
27
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE
The 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE has received a total of 239 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR, STRUCTURE:BODY. 27 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (33 complaints), Air Bags (16 complaints), and Engine (14 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE, potentially affecting up to 3,575,142 vehicles.
Recall 14V355000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 3,141,731 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 02V227000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
| 269,169 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IN SUCH A CRASH, THIS COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN INJURY FOR THAT OCCUPANT.
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...
View full details →Recall 01V172000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 47,560 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 00V347000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 116,682 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: HIGH RELEASE EFFORTS COULD MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT FOR A CRASH VICTIM TO RELEASE THE BELT AND EXIT THE VEHICLE.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE
239 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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 addition, the contact stated that the Sales Advertisement indicated that the mileage was 46,260. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for service. The contact was informed of several needed repairs. The contact then became suspicious of the odometer. The contact later acquired a Carfax report. The Carfax report indicated that in 2016 the vehicle received an Emissions Test, and the odometer reading was reported as 125,041. The contact then took the vehicle to Pep Boys, where it was confirmed that the odometer had been rolled back. The dealer was contacted several times, and the dealer was made aware of the odometer discrepancy. In addition, the dealer was made aware of the funds that the contact had invested in the vehicle for the repairs. The contact requested that all funds be returned, and the dealer take the vehicle back. The dealer ended communications.
All light come on in engine
All light come on in engine
WHEN I ENTERED THE CAR ONE DAY THE DASHBOARD HAD FALLEN WITHOUT ME KNOWING WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I ASKED AROUND TO SEE IF IT WAS A WAY TO FIX IT OR IF THEY HAD KNOWN ANYONE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I USE MY VEHICLE TO GET BACK AND FORTH TO WORK AND IT'S THE ONLY CAR I HAVE BUT THE CONDITION OF THE CAR IS GETTING WORSE AND THE DASHBOARD IS COMING APART MORE.
Safety Rating for the 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE
General Motors, LLC has issued 27 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
14299D — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
060522002 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE PULSATION, PREMATURE BRAKE ROTOR WEAR, BRAKE DRAG. *TT
00372D — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ONSTAR SYSTEM IS ATTEMPTING AND/OR COMPLETING PHONE CALLS WHICH THE OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT INITIATE. *TT
01907 — SUSPENSION
LOUD POP FROM A-PILLAR AREA WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT
030601029 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED FRONT ENGINE MOUNT AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
00222A — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
UNEVEN RIGHT FRONT BRAKE WEAR WITH THE RIGHT FRONT OUTBOARD PAD BEING WORN AN AMOUNT INCONSISTENT WITH THE REST OF THE FRONT BRAKE PADS. *TT
020603007 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING NO START, NO CRANK, I/P LAMPS, ILLUMINATED (BATTERY, BATTERIES, GENERATOR, ALTERNATOR, GAUGES, SES, SIR, BRAKE, SECURITY, THEFT, ABS, HOT, LIGHT, LAMP), DIC MESSAGES REPAIR LOOSE GENERATOR TO ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS AND/OR WIRING). NLM
020602006 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT OF CHECK COOLANT LEVEL MESSAGE APPEARING ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) AND / OR REDUCED HEATING PERFORMANCE. *TT
210602 — STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
THE SUBJECT OF THIS MESSAGE IS THE WARPING OF THE REAR BUMPER FASCIA. *TT
020137005 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING A/C SHUTS OFF FOR 3-5 MINUTES IN HOW WEATHER WITH VEHICLE SPEED AT / ABOVE 113 KM/H (7U0 MPH). *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC DEVILLE
- 1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 281 complaints
- 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 339 complaints
- 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 310 complaints
- 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 239 complaints
- 2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 312 complaints
- 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE (current)
- 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 237 complaints
- 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 208 complaints
- 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 210 complaints
- 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 132 complaints
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