2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS review from North America
"It's a nice car if you can afford the maintenance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced water pump
Replaced power steering pump
Replaced air conditioning compressor
Replaced radiator
Replaced engine computer (power control module)
Replaced dashboard computer
Replaced coolant hose clamps to stop coolant leak
Replaced crankshaft position sensor
Replaced On Star GPS interface
Replaced broken motor mount
Replaced defective dashboard vent actuator
Replaced both front hubs and tie rod ends
Replaced driver's door power window regulator
Replaced numerous small parts over period of five years.
General comments?
This car is a maintenance nightmare. It is back in the shop now because of a "SVC STABILIZATION SYS" warning on the Annunciator Panel. I am not confident it will be diagnosed and repaired. This will definitely be the last Cadillac I will ever own.
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| I LOVE the way this car rides, and how Peppy she is, just hope it doesn't cost me a fortune |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Northstar V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 47200 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac Cadillac Concours |
| Date of Entry | 21st May, 2008 |