2001 Cadillac DeVille: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker DeVille years.
190 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2001 DeVille?The 2001 Cadillac DeVille has 190 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Owners most often flag engine mount failure (front): common failure leading to engine movement, clunking noises during shifts, and driveline vibration. specifically noted on post-2000 models without torque struts.
Safety record for the 2001 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2001 Cadillac DeVille vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other DeVille years only. How we score it
Is 2001 a good year for the DeVille?
Across the 10 DeVille model years we track, complaint volume runs from 104 (2005) to 306 (1997). With 190 complaints, the 2001 DeVille sits about the same as the model's median of 201.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2001 DeVille
electrical system:ignition
Campaign 14V355000This 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.
seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Campaign 00V347000VEHICLE 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.
seat belts:front:retractor
Campaign 02V227000CERTAIN 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.
structure:body
Campaign 01V172000VEHICLE 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is bifurcated by generation.
- RecurrentEngine Mount Failure (Front)
Common failure leading to engine movement, clunking noises during shifts, and driveline vibration. Specifically noted on post-2000 models without torque struts.
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Typical used price
Used DeVille listings typically run $6,444–$10,120 across 1983 to 2005 model years.
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