2000 Cadillac DeVille Sedan from North America - Comments

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.

This is a great forum. I am currently having vibration problems in my 1993 Seville. This has been a great car, I am the original owner and will go over 200,000 miles within the next with no major problems. I have had this vibration problem for about 5 months and it occurs at about 55 mph. During inspection they noticed a faulty upper motor mount (I replaced, but it did not solve the problem). I assumed once the tires were rotated and balance that would solve the problem. The tire shop rebalanced the tires hoping that would solve the problem and also pointed out one of my rims was bent. Took the car to the dealer and after 2 days they indicated the problem was all 4 tires being severely cupped and to take it back to the tire shop (tires are fairly new). The tire shop replaced one of the tires, problem still exists. I got a new rim problem with no luck. Took it back to the tire shop were they indicated one of the wheels the weight fell off and this time they noticed that one of the hub bearings was loose and they tighten it also. Problem still exists; I will get the hub bearings and give the tire shop one more chance. In all the car has been to the tire shop 5 times and the dealer once. I refuse to believe it cannot be fixed (within reason) up to this point the only thing I had to pay for was the rim. I would greatly appreciate any ideas.

I have a 2000 Deville with all of 60,000 km (37,000 miles) on the clock, an haven't noticed any vibrations in it. Routinely cruise Interstates in excess of 75 mph and she just rolls down the road solid as ever.

Battery failed last month and the dealership replaced it under warranty at no charge, which I wasn't expecting on a 6 year old car.

We have a 2001 Deville DHS, 1st 50,000 miles, it was smooth as you would expect a cadillac to be. Then we put new tires on it. Replaced with OEM Michelin Symmetry. Vibration started shortly thereafter. Very bad and heavy. 55-70 plus. We tried a number of times to have the tires force balanced, they replaced a broken motor mount, rear stabilizer somethings, new front rotors, even went as far as to put new tires and wheels on from a new car on the lot (At least that is what they told us) and the vibration continued. They replaced 7 tires totally without affecting the vibration at all. They said it was the road, the car people said it was the tires, the tire people said it was the car. The service writer told us that Michelin was the only tire to use on the Deville as the Goodyears vibrated heavily and had to be taken off of the new cars. At 125,000 we finally decided that we needed new tires again and would try Goodyear as we have always had good luck with them. We put on a set of Goodyear Assurance Comfortread and the ride is beautiful again. A small vibration which feels like a wheel only slightly out of balance. We will take it in and have them "tweak it". So that is our story, we finally have our Caddy back. With the lack of support from the Company we will probably buy a Chrysler 300 next time.

I recently bought a 2001 Seville SLS. At the time of test driving, I was not able to get the speed above 60mph. The ride was perfect. After signing on the line, I drove the car home without incident. The next day when I was able to get the speed above 60mph, there was a substantial vibration at speeds over 65mph.

I can't stand vibration and even told the dealer that when I test drove the car. "Don't worry, just bring it back and we'll take care of you", they said. Don't believe everything you hear. The salesman is often honest and well meaning, but completely insulated from the sharks that rule the pond.

I ended up replacing a bent rim and 4 tires and it still had the vibration afterwards. First set of tires were Continentals, they were horrible! The vibration was equally bad as when the bent rim was still on the car! I called the tire shop when I was only a few miles away and told them the vibration was unacceptable.

Long story short, Discount Tire agreed to take the Continentals back and replace them with Goodyear Assurance tires. Took care of 95% of the vibration. I can live with it now, but it still vibrates. GM, this is why your market share is dwindling. Stop blaming your quality issues on "disloyal Americans" who buy foreign cars.

I learned something valuable about buying new tires, just because they're new doesn't mean they're good.

If they need more than 1 ounce weights to balance your tire, it likely has a lot of tread movement. I watched the tire technician examine the Continental tires and saw the tread moving left to right at least an eighth of an inch.

The Continental tires needed a 2.5 ounce weight on each side to balance them! The new Goodyears needed only.75 ounces or less to balance them out. Even one of the Goodyears were bad so watch the tire shop closely. Look at the tire tread when they run it on the balancing machine for left to right movement.

They are more than happy to sell you bad tires if you're willing to accept them. I figure for $500, I'm not going to accept junk, that's what I took off the car in the first place.

After reading all these comments about the vibration problem in the front end of these Caddy's, I'm not going to waste my money trying to fix it. Know anyone looking to buy a 2001 Seville with new tires on it? <grin>

I have 2000 De ville also and I have vibration at the same speed as others, 65 to 75 MPH. I am glad that I have read the reviews. I think the first thing I'm going to try is the additional tire pressure since this the least expensive and I have an air compressor.

Thanks.

MJ.

Hi, recently I purchased a CADILLAC DE VILLE 2000 and had problems with vibration as many others on this page described.

Also, my car's engine dies while driving, took it to the dealer and they told me the problem was the crankshaft sensors, which by the way are not covered by the insurance. Has anyone else had the same problem? If so, please let me know, and also if they could fix it. Thank you so much.

2000 DTS here, 24,000 miles, owned since new. To the fellow above: crankshaft sensors were a problem, yes. Within the first weeks of ownership, we had ours replaced (fortunately, it was under warranty at the time).

Weeks after our warranty's expiration, the Northstar developed "piston slap." On cold starts, there was a noticeable "ticking" sound from the engine. Our service rep was tenacious and talked GM into replacing all the pistons, rings, etc., at no charge. It would have cost $4-5,000 otherwise.

Along the way, little things popped up. The outside mirror no longer automatically returns to its upright position when moving from Reverse to Drive; we had the passenger side seat belt anchor (the part that moves up and down on the seat back, to adjust for your height) repaired because it was rubbing too hard against the shaft and was getting scuffed up; we had service messages popping up, sensors this, lights that. It's like GM forgot about Quality Control, hoping we'd be so impressed by all the fancy gizmos and LED brake lights that we wouldn't notice that half of them don't work. (I exaggerate a bit: aside from mechanical issues, the car has been wonderful.)

All in all, it's still a nice car, but considering all the problems, the initial sticker price and the cost of future repairs...well, the NEW Caddy's are a LOT better. Still, as far as luxo-barges go, the Deville DTS is a sweet ride...

...except for those of you with the violent vibration issues...

Have a 2000 DHS Cadillac with 53000 miles, we are the original owners. The car has been OK no major problems until two months back. Started to feel a small vibration when accelerating slowly at 30 and up. Took the car to two different dealers and they told me the torque converter need to be replaced only $ 3,500.00 for the repair and no more problems, someone is nuts and it’s not me. The spark plugs on these cars are supposed to last for 100000 miles and the torque converter goes at 53000. Has any one on the board had this problem or replaced the torque converter or someother solution to fix my problem.

Thanks Richie.

I am the owner of a 2000 Cadillac De-ville DTS second owner, bought with 77,000 miles back in April and now it has 93,000 miles and I have suffered the same vibration issues as most of you have. After taking the car back to the dealership six times within the first three weeks, they finally replaced the left front hub assembly, unfortunately the vibrations continued. About a month after the last "dealership visit" I bought new tires and had them inflate the tires to 38psi before I left. Well guess what? The vibrations stopped and I haven't had them since. I have had to replace the motor mount, engine ground wire; which turned out to be 1213.67 dollars. Other problems I have encountered are: service stability system, burning oil (which they say is normal in a North Star engine, service air bag light comes on/off whenever it wants. Replaced front and rear brake pads twice within eight months. Rear view mirror broke completely when my wife tried to adjust it to her height, heated seats don't work, and a leak in my trunk whenever I raise my trunk after going into a car wash or after it rains my trunk gets wetter than the car does. Other than that I love the car. How many of you have had the same issues? And how did you fix them, if they got fixed?

SAME SAME SAME please help if anyone has a updated repair option? 2000 deville, 40,700 miles. A baby. Same vibration issue as stated in the other 70! comments! LOVE the car so much I might just stick it out. I just want to know if it is safe to drive or not? Please help me out.

2000 cadillac deville transmission problems.

I have a 2000 deville and the check engine light has been on for week now. the other day I got a message about transmission error. The error ahs went away and not returned, however I've noticed my gas mileage has decreased. Could this be a sensor? what damage will driving the vehicle do? Service departments are backed up and I need my car for thanksgiving, but I don't want to ruin my engine or transmission. the car is driving, but I'm not pushing it.

I am looking at a 2000 De-ville and had no idea that they had such troubles. My mother owns a 2003 that needed a new torque converter at 25000 miles, but no vibrations as of today. I guess I will look at the Toyota Camry's again. As much as I want a De-ville, I will not deal with these issues just to have one.

I have a 2000 DTS with 74K. The display says "Service Air Bag" and "Service Stability System" anyone else had this happen? LOve the car otherwise.

I have a 2000 Deville and what a piece of crap! I have gone thru 2 water pumps, 2 airflow actuators in the dash, 3 window regulators, transmission rebuild, motor mounts, main engine seal, vibration at 70mph and now I need to replace both crankshaft sensors. It only has 68,479 miles. This is my second and last Cadillac. Never again. I had a '94 before this one and I am done with them. If any of you have a Service Engine Soon light on and the code is 93, it means the Torque Converter Clutch needs replaced. The only way to do this is to remove the tranny which is expensive ($3500). I opted to have Aamco replace it (non-Cadillac Torque Converter) with a rebuild which included the electronics kit for $3600. This kit had all of the sensors and solenoids in the tranny. It (at least the tranny) has worked great since last May '06.

My advice is... DO NOT BUY this car!!! Consumer Reports was right.