2001 Cadillac DeVille DTS review from North America
"A quality disappointment"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Main engine seals/gaskets began leaking at 45,000 miles.
Two power window lift motor's have failed.
Vehicle suspension vibrates at speeds in the 65-75 MPH range.
General comments?
I have been totally disappointed with this car, I have owned many cars over the years and have never landed such an obvious lemon. I have been in self denial that my car could be engineered so poorly, but I am now convinced after reading the many owner reports from across the country. I was wrong to think purchasing a fairly late model used American luxury sedan before a foreign auto to be the right purchase with my money. Buying American was the wrong decision! the Total Quality failed, I am now looking to get out of this car ASAP. And to think, I was planning to keep this car for ten or more years.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 66000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler LHS |
| Date of Entry | 12th June, 2006 |