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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 12 of 156 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 32 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
12 crash reports0 fire reports13 injury reports
What owners actually said
156 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 4, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
AS I REPORTED TO NHTSA ON 22 JAN.,'98, THE ABS IS DEFECTIVE AT SLOW VERY SLIPERY CONDITIONS. APPARENTLY THIS IS WELL RECOGNIZED AS THE NEW CADILLAC 2000 ADVERTISES A "NEW SIDE SLIP RATE CONTROL THAT APPLIES BOTH FRONT BRAKES TO SLOW THINGS DOWN" THIS WOULD HAVE PREVENTED MY ROLLING THRU AN INTERSECTION WITH BOTH THIS CAR AND …
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AS I REPORTED TO NHTSA ON 22 JAN.,'98, THE ABS IS DEFECTIVE AT SLOW VERY SLIPERY CONDITIONS. APPARENTLY THIS IS WELL RECOGNIZED AS THE NEW CADILLAC 2000 ADVERTISES A "NEW SIDE SLIP RATE CONTROL THAT APPLIES BOTH FRONT BRAKES TO SLOW THINGS DOWN" THIS WOULD HAVE PREVENTED MY ROLLING THRU AN INTERSECTION WITH BOTH THIS CAR AND A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE WITH MY ABS EQUIPPED 1988 CADILLAC DEVILLE. BOTH OF THESE CARS AND ALL THE OTHER ABS EQUIPPED GM CARS ARE JUST WAITING FOR SLIPPERY ROAD ACCIDENTS DUE TO A TOTAL LACK OF ANY ABILITY TO STOP THESE CARS.LOTS OF BRAKE PEDAL JUST NO WHEEL BRAKING. THE NEW CADIILLAC ADDRESSES THE PROBLEM BUT I WANT MY CARS FIXED ALSO.
NHTSA ODI #709609
Mileage unknown · Aug 3, 1999
Air Bags
DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVWAY FOR UNKNOWN REASON. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #844128
Mileage unknown · Jul 23, 1999
Air Bags
WHEN SITTING IN PARK AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #843212
Mileage unknown · Jul 21, 1999
Air Bags
WAS BACKING OUT OF CONDO & GETTING READY TO TURN INTO THE STREET WHEN DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. NOTHING HIT IT & DID NOT GO OVER ANY BUMPS. NO INJURIES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #842756
Mileage unknown · May 6, 1999
Structure
DRIVERS DOOR HINGE TORE THROUGH BODY DOOR FRAME/LIKE LARGE CRACK WEAK WELD ON THE FRAME. FIRST START WITH A NOISE WHEN CLOSING DOOR THEN NOTICE IT CRACKED ON THE FRAME.IT WILL HAVE TO BE WELDED BACK. WHY? OTHER TOP AND BOTTOM HINGES NOT LIKE THAT THIS ONE IS IN THE MIDDLE THE SMALL MIDDLE HINGE. END.
NHTSA ODI #706281
Mileage unknown · Apr 22, 1999
Equipment
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WENT OUT AND THE VEHICLE MIGHT OVERHEAT. ALSO, THERE IS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM AIR CONDITIONER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #837041
Mileage unknown · Feb 18, 1999
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES ARE UNRELIABLE. PADS HAVE REPLACED THREE TIMES AND REAR ROTORS TWICE. FRONT ROTORS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED WITHIN 3000 MILES. SERVICE TECH INDICATES DESIGN PROBLEMS RELATED TO BRAKE SYSTEM. ALSO, TIMING BELT FAILURE UNUSUAL AT MILEAGE.MANUFACTURER CONTACTED, AND HELPED WITHOUT WARRANTY REPAIRS. ALSO, ALTERNATOR FAILURE …
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BRAKES ARE UNRELIABLE. PADS HAVE REPLACED THREE TIMES AND REAR ROTORS TWICE. FRONT ROTORS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED WITHIN 3000 MILES. SERVICE TECH INDICATES DESIGN PROBLEMS RELATED TO BRAKE SYSTEM. ALSO, TIMING BELT FAILURE UNUSUAL AT MILEAGE.MANUFACTURER CONTACTED, AND HELPED WITHOUT WARRANTY REPAIRS. ALSO, ALTERNATOR FAILURE UNUSUAL AT MILEAGE/REPAIR TIME TWICE USUAL DUE TO LOCATION OF ALTERNATOR AND DESIGN OF ENGINE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #703457
Mileage unknown · Dec 31, 1998
Equipment
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER
NHTSA ODI #701764
Mileage unknown · Dec 31, 1998
Seat BeltsInjury
DURING VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
NHTSA ODI #543181
Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 1998
Air BagsInjury
THE CONSUMER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, RESULTING IN INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN A SEVERE WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
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NHTSA investigations
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