2000 Cadillac DeVille Sedan from North America - Comments

Bought a 2002 STS in May. Noted the vibration at once. Unfortunately not before I bought it. They balanced the wheels. Has been in shop now for 3 days after it beat me to death on a vacation from Kansas to Mount Rushmore. I call the thing old shaky and my little girl refers to it as the poop car. Found this site. Probably will trade it if this fix doesn't work. The car is driving me crazy.

I see I'm not alone!

My 2000 DHS has now been at the Cadillac dealer for EIGHT days with the exact same vibration problem that I'm reading here. After several new tire changes, road force checks, tie rod replacement they still can't figure out what the problem is! I told them I'm not picking up the car until they fix it. One of the side effects of my problem is the fact that I'm now driving a rental car at $30.00 a day, the dealer has agreed to pay for two of those days, big deal, what about the other six days and not to mention the fact that my car is STILL at the dealer. The rental car has no vibration problems, perhaps I'll trade the Caddy in on the rental car and never buy another Caddy.

I have printed several of the comments made here and will give them to the service manager tomorrow, I can't believe he is unaware of this inherent problem!

CP.

My 2001 DHS (aka: Cimeron) has the same highway speed vibration. I am on second set of tires and second set of rims. Balanced 8 times. GM says the tire is spinning on the rim, or that I am too aggressive a driver, or that driving on roads in Detroit is too harsh for the Cadillac. Not getting anywhere with GM for the past 6 months. Had a broken motor mount and 2 worn outer tie rods replaced. Helped a bit. Trying to find out how much the Lexus dealer will give me for a trade up.

Found this on: http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2365.

Brakes: When warm, the front brake pads may cause the front end and steering wheel to vibrate and shake. Countermeasure pads are available. (2000)

Well, I have a 2002 Deville DHS. I haven't had the vibration problem, but it seems like everything else has gone wrong: 1. They have replaced 2 computer modules. 2. It took 3 times to the dealer to finally fix the rear sun shade. 3. They had to replace the dash trim. 4. Then the sterring sensor went bad. 5. And now it's in for steering noise and brakes. At 35000 miles it seems like it shouldn't need new brakes. I have had 2 other new Cadillacs with no trouble at all. I am not new at driving or owning new vehicles. So it amazes me to find out the brakes aren't covered under warranty. This car goes in for regular service at the Cadillac dealer and they haven't told me it needed brakes. It was 2 weeks ago when the service stability message came on and they changed the steering sensor. Also I have had to add 2 quarts of oil between my last oil change. I am definately not happy with Cadillac. 10 times to get repairs in 3 years!!!

The same goes for me as well. I Purchased a 2001 Deville last Year with only 20000 miles on it. I have the same vibration as described by everyone else in this forum. I have spent the last 15000 miles trying to fix this problem, including two new sets of tires. I have changed the rotors and no change. At lower speeds, it rides perfect. In the 60 to 75 range it seems unsafe. I wish I had known about this problem before I purchased the vehicle. Thankfully I don't have the electrical problems most people have had, at least not yet. I should have kept my 95 Eldorado. That was a quality automobile, this deville is a piece of junk. Next time I think I'll buy European. Thanks Cadillac for wasting my hard earned money.

I was considering the purchase of a 2000 DeVille DHS; however, I have been having second and third thoughts. Now, after reading all of the above comments, I would not get involved with the car on a bet. It was supposed to be a certified vehicle having had over a 100 point inspection by the dealer. I asked the salesman to see the inspection report because I had observed a lot of things wrong with the car, viz., mismatched tires (now I know why), heated seats which didn't, a retracting steering wheel which didn't, chrome wheel which wasn't, and on and on. It was a decent car basically, a little dirty, etc. But it sure wasn't up to the old Cadillac standards which I knew about as a kid. I'll just keep my Toyota Avalon for a while longer. GM had better wake up and smell the green tea; the Chinese cars are coming...the Chinese cars are coming...

Cadillac Deville 2001 DHS

Vibration problems at high speed when brakes applied, new rotors and pads applied with zero results still vibrates, took vehicle to dealer and was told its the left outer tie rod end and left hub bearing a $700.00 repair 56000 miles on vehicle.

I bought my 2000 De Ville at 48,000 miles and now that is has 75,000 I just noticed the shaking starting at exactly 65mph. (I usually drive below this speed) It seems really dangerous. Has anything ever happened to anyone while driving at over this speed? It seems everyone has gotten so many different things fixed and some help and some don't. I don't know if I should even take my car to get fixed.

I am driving my second STS. My first one, a 1998, leaked oil at 60,000 miles, and the head gaskets blew at 77,000miles. After having fixed under warranty it was not the same so I sold it. I then purchased my current STS in November of 2004. This car uses a quart of oil every 700 miles. I also have a horrible vibration when I hit 65MPH. It seems there is nothing they can do to fix the vibrating. I have done everything including new tires. As for the oil leak, my service man told me not to fix it because it would start leaking again within a year. It seems everyone I speak to that owns a Cadillac with the North Star has an oil leak. My local dealer told me the oil leak is normal? I do not think blowing clouds of smoke out the exhaust is normal. If I were to list all the repairs I have done to this car I would be here all day. I am very disappointed, this will be my last Cadillac. If anyone has successfully stopped there oil leak, and the vibrating, please let me know. Thank you, Kyle.

I bought my 2001 DE VILLE in early 2004 from a second-hand dealer at a modest price. Has every extra including the cloth top, minus the sunroof. What a great deal, or so I thought. They let me take it to the Cad dealer before I purchased it. I was told I had a small leak, but it was nothing serious. I also felt vibrations as I drove it there, but they also told me that was no problem, and I just might have to replace the Vogue tires with new as they tend to go out of balance when worn down (they looked fine to me). I went ahead and bought it, but then vibrations became unbearable, which lead to tires, rotors, pads and tie rod ends replaced. That leak is now draining a quart of oil every other day or three. Yesterday, the 4th of November, I heard a noise what sounded like a fan motor going out, and had the Cad serviceman drive with me. He said it's the vibration of the wheel hub bearing going out, which would be $600.00 or so.

I've always driven the DE VILLE since I learned to drive, renting them constantly for Vegas trips and such, and finally bought this one. I know I won't sound right saying this, but I'm buying another Platinum under black '06. No more used ones. If this one gives me problems, I'll just drive one of my other cars until it's fixed. I'm just stuck on the DE VILLE.

Glad I came across this site, have 2002 Deville that started the vibrations at 40K after I put new Bridgestones on. Three sets later and 2 trips to Cadillac they pulled a factory set of Michelins off of a 2003 Deville on the lot. Vibrartion gone. Put 4 new Michelins on got vibration back, Cadillac says tires bad. Cadillac must know of a problem, too many people complaining.

2002 Deville vibration problem. Tell dealer about TSB 000310007A&E,1312011 and 3249. All relate to problem. Car is very sensative to out of balance tires. Replaced my Michelein Symmetry's with Bridstone and my problems started. Cadillac requires an almost perfect tire to get rid of vibration, plus you need a tire with a somewhat stiff side wall. Put new Symmetry's back on car with 35lbs of air pressure, got rid of 90% of vibration, TSB 000310007E took care of rest. Downside to stiff sidewall, some vibration under braking, but this is better than the vibration at 60 to 70.

Kentawhite@lycos.com.

We bought a 2000 DHS and can't wait to drive it on another trip. We have had none of the problems mentioned above. At 57000 miles the check engine light came on, something about a transmission solenoid. It seems to be healing up on it's own.

Hello Forum, I am a huge Cadillac fan. I am working on trying to purchase my first used Cadillac. Currently, I own a 2002 Toyota Solara. My previous vehicle was a 1998 Toyota 4Runner. I have never had a problem with either vehicle. As a fan, I am considering trading it in for a 2001 or 2002 Cadillac DTS. These particular years because I heard that is not wise to purchase a vehicle during its first model year which in this case is 2000. Today, I read an advertisement for a 2000 DHS that I am considering. I like the DTS because of the bodystyle, interior, 17" rims, and 300HP Northstar engine. I am really looking for a DTS with the Night Vision system and the navigation system. I came across a 2000 DHS with NightVision and 2001 DTS with Night Vision and Navigation. The comments in this forum have been very helpful. I am almost considering keeping my Toyota. It seems like the shaking is bad, but I need to test drive it for myself. Is anyone having these problems with the Vogue Tires? For me, these tires are a must to have on a white Cadillac. Are there other problems that I should be aware of besides the shaking? Are standard De Ville owners having the same problems as the DHS and DTS owners?

For those that have the Night Vision, do you use it and if so, do you personally find it useful?

For those that have the Navigation system, do you have problems viewing the small screen from the driver's seat?

I am appreciative of every comment or advise received. Feel free to contact me personally via email. I am anxious to hear from 2000, 2001, and 2002 DTS, DHS, and standard De Ville owners.

Walter

wej@corporatedoctors.org.