Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 57 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.8 times the median Seville year — the 2000 model ranks #9 of 29 Seville years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.
No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across engine (10), suspension (6), and steering (6), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.
57
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
4
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 18% | ▼ down |
| Steering | 6 | 11% | — flat |
| Suspension | 6 | 11% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 5 | 9% | ▲ up |
| Electrical System | 5 | 9% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 5 | 9% | ▼ down |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 9% | ▲ up |
| Other | 3 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Tires & Wheels | 3 | 5% | — flat |
| Body & Structure | 3 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 2 | 4% | ▲ up |
| Airbags | 2 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Child Seat | 1 | 2% | new |
| Climate Control (A/C & Heat) | 1 | 2% | — flat |
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.
Consequence
WHEN THE REAR BRAKE PROPORTIONING, ANTILOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, OR STABILITY CONTROL FEATURE IS ACTIVATED IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE FEATURE MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR UNIT AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC MODULATOR.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED STEERING INPUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK AND ADJUST THE VEHICLE TOE-IN AND TIGHTEN THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“ON 05/2014 I CAME TO A STOP SIGN THEN I MOVE ON TO GET ACROSS THE STREET WHEN MY CADILLAC SHUT DOWN ALL ELECTRICAL CONTROLS THE ENGINE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AS MY CAR LAYS DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET A VEHICLE GOING WEST HIT MY RIGHT FRONT END SO HARD IT TWISTED HOOD, FRONT DOORS, FENDERS…”
“AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE WILL DRIFT TO THE RIGHT IMMEDIATELY WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER 4 TIMES, AND DEALER HAS ALIGNED VEHICLE, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURRED. DEALER CLAIMED THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS OPENED A…”
“WHEN COMING TO A STOP NOISE COMING FROM BRAKES, CALIPER ASSEMBLY- R&R FRONT BOTH. NOISE IN POWER STEERING, ORDER POWER STEERING PUMP. A/C KNOB FOR REAR VENT MISSING AND SWITCH BROKE, SWITCH, CONTROL ASSEMBLY BLOWER MOTER, REPLACE A/C REAR.”
“WHILE TURNING LEFT AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE ABS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO VIBRATE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB”
“DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATBELT RETRACTORS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. CONSUMER HAS TO JIGGLE BELT AROUND FOR SOMETIMES 2 MINUTES OR UNTIL IT RELEASES. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE OCCUPANTS ARE NOT ABLE TO PUT SEATBELTS ON. *AK”
NHTSA data argues against it: 57 complaints put the 2000 model at #9 of 29 Seville years. It is one of the Seville years to avoid.
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (10 complaints), suspension (6 complaints), steering (6 complaints).
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Cadillac Seville. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Seville years to avoid are 1996, 1997, 1999, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2002, 1994, 2000, 1993, 1992. The cleanest record among Seville years belongs to 1982.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.