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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G6KD54Y6YU••••••2000 Cadillac DEVILLE
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2000 Cadillac DEVILLE build (8 vs 3).
8on this build
179on the model
53builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 3Electrical System 2Hydraulic 2Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashMar 2008
The contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to slow down. The contact rear ended the preceding vehicle at approximately 70 mph and the air bags failed to deploy. Both vehicles…
EngineMay 2016
Engine began overheating and took it to our mechanic who replaced the water pump. Engine continued to overheat and same mechanic replaced all of the upper seals. Eventually, a pressure test and camera insert by my mechanic confirmed a blown head gasket. Confirmed that result…
Electrical SystemSep 2009
2000 cadillac deville. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for ignition switch recall repairs
SuspensionJun 2005
Dt: the consumer has a cadillac deville limo stretched. The left and right sides of the vehicle are 1 1/2 " off. Limelight limo in san jose, ca, offered to re-stretch it, but someone else told the consumer that could interfere with the integrity of the frame
SteeringAug 2003
Motor mount broke, which caused the engine to move and rupture the air conditioning system. *ak left steering tie rod was worn almost to a point of failure. Cadillac felt the consumer was entitled to reimbursement, so they sent him a check for $585.65 to offset to some degree…
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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 1G6KD54Y6YU273123 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.