2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

57

Owner Complaints

4 Crashes

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

19

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE

The 2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE has received a total of 57 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (4 complaints), Electrical System (3 complaints), and Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (3 complaints).

Recalls for the 2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE, potentially affecting up to 9,416 vehicles.

Recall 00V114000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

| 8,132 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR UNIT AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC MODULATOR.

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Recall 99V301000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

| 1,284 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD.

Consequence: SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED STEERING INPUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK AND ADJUST THE VEHICLE TOE-IN AND TIGHTEN THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE

57 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 3
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Child Seatharness Buckleinfant
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentotherlabels
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10986198 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 80,000 miles
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 THE PROBLEM CHECKED OUT AND WAS TOLD THE BRAKE LINE RUSTED OUT. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION GOING APPROXIMATELY 45, CAR DID NOT STOP DUE TO RUSTED BRAKE LINE (SNAPPED BRAKE LINE)
#10667959 | AIR BAGS | | 128,000 miles Crash
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 AND ENGINE PARTS FIFTEEN MINUTES BEFORE I DROPPED MY DAUGHTER AT SCHOOL SHE COULD HAVE DIE IN THIS INCIDENT DUE TO FAILURE OF AIRBAGS THEY NEVER DEPLOYED THREE MONTHS LATER I RECEIVE A RECALL # 14299 I CALL SEVERAL PEOPLE INCLUDING [XXX] CEO, THEY ALL LIE TO ME BY TELLING ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CADILLAC WHEN THEY HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING TO THE CAR I ALSO OWN A COBALT 2007 RECALLED ON 04/2014 I AM STILL WAITING FOR BOTH CARS TO BE FIXED LIKE THE LAW REQUIRES AS FOR MY 2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE SITS IN MY GARAGE WITH $10,000.00 WORTH OF REPAIR COST GENERAL MOTORS REFUSE A HALF OF DOZEN TIMES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE OF THE CADILLAC ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, AIRBAGS, BRAKES, POWER STEERING AND ALL THE ITEMS THAT COULD HAVE END AS A FATALITY TO A MEMBER OF MY FAMILY INCLUDING MYSELF. 12/24/2014. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
#10667959 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | | 128,000 miles Crash
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 AND ENGINE PARTS FIFTEEN MINUTES BEFORE I DROPPED MY DAUGHTER AT SCHOOL SHE COULD HAVE DIE IN THIS INCIDENT DUE TO FAILURE OF AIRBAGS THEY NEVER DEPLOYED THREE MONTHS LATER I RECEIVE A RECALL # 14299 I CALL SEVERAL PEOPLE INCLUDING [XXX] CEO, THEY ALL LIE TO ME BY TELLING ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CADILLAC WHEN THEY HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING TO THE CAR I ALSO OWN A COBALT 2007 RECALLED ON 04/2014 I AM STILL WAITING FOR BOTH CARS TO BE FIXED LIKE THE LAW REQUIRES AS FOR MY 2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE SITS IN MY GARAGE WITH $10,000.00 WORTH OF REPAIR COST GENERAL MOTORS REFUSE A HALF OF DOZEN TIMES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE OF THE CADILLAC ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, AIRBAGS, BRAKES, POWER STEERING AND ALL THE ITEMS THAT COULD HAVE END AS A FATALITY TO A MEMBER OF MY FAMILY INCLUDING MYSELF. 12/24/2014. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
#10667959 | ENGINE | | 128,000 miles Crash
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 AND ENGINE PARTS FIFTEEN MINUTES BEFORE I DROPPED MY DAUGHTER AT SCHOOL SHE COULD HAVE DIE IN THIS INCIDENT DUE TO FAILURE OF AIRBAGS THEY NEVER DEPLOYED THREE MONTHS LATER I RECEIVE A RECALL # 14299 I CALL SEVERAL PEOPLE INCLUDING [XXX] CEO, THEY ALL LIE TO ME BY TELLING ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CADILLAC WHEN THEY HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING TO THE CAR I ALSO OWN A COBALT 2007 RECALLED ON 04/2014 I AM STILL WAITING FOR BOTH CARS TO BE FIXED LIKE THE LAW REQUIRES AS FOR MY 2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE SITS IN MY GARAGE WITH $10,000.00 WORTH OF REPAIR COST GENERAL MOTORS REFUSE A HALF OF DOZEN TIMES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE OF THE CADILLAC ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, AIRBAGS, BRAKES, POWER STEERING AND ALL THE ITEMS THAT COULD HAVE END AS A FATALITY TO A MEMBER OF MY FAMILY INCLUDING MYSELF. 12/24/2014. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
#10593146 | ENGINE | | 50,000 miles
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 SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

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Safety Rating for the 2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE

General Motors, LLC has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PIC4310K — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLE THAT MAY HAVE AN ONSTAR SYSTEM THAT HAS PROGRESSION TONES WHEN PRESSING THE BLUE OR RED BUTTON. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER WITH THE SCAN TOOL DATA FROM THE ONSTAR SYSTEM.

PIC4935D — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6,...

040316001 — SUSPENSION

TIRE PRESSURE MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DIC. *TT

01263 — STEERING

STEERING CLUNK NOISE. *MJ

030601025 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE COLD/KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *TT

030139006 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN DESIRED HVAC TEMPERATURE. *TT

030139001 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

REAR HVAC BLOWER CONTROL KNOB MAY FALL OFF. *TT

00310007B — SUSPENSION

TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *TT

020235004 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

CONCERNS WITH CLUNK / RATTLE NOISE FROM LOWER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TRAVELING OVER ROAD BUMPS. *TT

020232001B — STEERING

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A MOAN / SQUAWK NOISE DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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