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#BS-2001-CADDEV-293C

2001 Cadillac Deville

Based on reports from 239 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
239
Crashes
30
Fires
5
Recalls
4
TSBs
425
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 239 complaints, 30 crashes, 5 fires, and 4 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

engine burns oil

15 complaints • Severity 7.3/10

$X,XXX
2

oil pan leak top end water leak cracked radiator

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

oil burned and warped cylinder

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

33 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 78K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

17
0–30K
36
30–60K
39
60–90K
23
90–120K
19
120–150K
9
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (39 reports) • Median: 78K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (33 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical33 (14%)
Engine25 (10%)
Airbags16 (7%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine14 (6%)
Steering13 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline10 (4%)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls9 (4%)
Speed Control8 (3%)

2001 Cadillac Deville: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2001 Cadillac Deville, with 33 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 78,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 78K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2001 Cadillac Deville, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2001 Cadillac Deville, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2001 Cadillac Deville, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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03
13
04
10
05
19
06
4
07
9
08
9
09
5
10
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5
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13
58
14
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3
16
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1
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Cadillac Deville. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

00V347000May 2001

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEARSE, AND LIMOUSINES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THESE VEHICLES HAVE SEAT BELTS THAT MAY NOT MEET THE 30-POUND PUSH BUTTON RELEASE EFFORT REQUIREMENT OF THE STANDARD.

01V172000Nov 2001

STRUCTURE:BODY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS, HEARSE, AND LIMOUSINE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THESE VEHICLES HAVE SUNVISOR CENTER SUPPORTS WITH CERTAIN RADII LESS THAN THE 3.2MM REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

02V227000Jan 2003

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER LAP AND/OR SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS THAT MAY NOT REMAIN LOCKED UP AS DESIGNED DURING A CRASH IN WHICH THE BELT PRETENSIONERS DEPLOY.

14V355000Sep 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Cadillac Deville according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

2001 Cadillac Deville vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

239

Class avg

265

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other large cars vehicles from 2001.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 239 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2001 Cadillac Deville: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Cadillac Deville?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Cadillac Deville is related to the electrical, with 33 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Cadillac Deville reliable?
The 2001 Cadillac Deville has 239 complaints, 30 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2001 Cadillac Deville problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2001 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Cadillac Deville has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Cadillac Deville problems start?
Based on 143 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 78,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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