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1G6KD54Y4YU••••••2000 Cadillac DEVILLE
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2000 Cadillac DEVILLE build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
179on the model
53builds in total
1involved a crash
3injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 2Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashNov 2001
Anti-lock brake system has failed 3 times. Dealer can't find anything wrong with vehicle. Brakes let go and will not stop vehicle. Consumer was going approximately 40mph in traffic, and when applying brakes to slowdown they failed, causing consumer to rearend another vehicle.…
SteeringAug 2014
The contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 40 mph around a curve, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the power steering…
Electrical SystemOct 2005
Dt: the contact states the battery leaking acid. The battery was located in the passenger's compartment. This caused a hole in the vehicle. The contact and wife sustained injuries. He burned his sinuses when removing the battery. The fumes caused the contact's wife skin to dry…
VisibilityJun 2004
Passenger side power window failed in the down (open) position during heavy rain. A very fragile plastic connector failed where connected to a cable. The service man commented that this is a very frequent failure on this car. Repair cost $291.50
Vehicle Speed ControlMar 2003
When the brake was applied, the vehicle accelerated and hit a curb. *jb
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G6KD54Y4YU204561 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.