Does the 2000 Cadillac Seville have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Cadillac Seville, the most recent reported on April 17, 2000 (Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Cadillac Seville?

Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints), followed by steering (6).

How many 2000 Cadillac Seville complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 38 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Cadillac Seville recalls and problems

2 recalls and 38 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Cadillac Seville.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Cadillac Seville recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

NHTSA campaign 00V114000 · reported April 17, 2000 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 8,132 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
The risk: 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.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.

Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly

NHTSA campaign 99V301000 · reported October 29, 1999 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 1,284 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.
The risk: Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine and engine cooling6
Steering6
Suspension5
Electrical system4
Engine4
Seat belts4
Exterior lighting3
Service brakes, hydraulic3
Tires3
Air bags2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 17, 2017 · Service brakes · 80,000 miles
WHILE GOING 45 APPROACHING A RED LIGHT I CASUALLY HIT THE BRAKES. THE CAR DID NOT STOP. HITTING THE BRAKES TO THE FLOOR FOR A 2ND TIME, THE CAR DID NOT STOP. THUS, AFTER RUNNING THE RED LIGHT IN A NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE AND DRIVING WITHOUT BRAKES UNTIL I COULD FIND A PARKING LOT TO PULL OVER IN, GOT THE PROBLEM CHECKED…

Dec 23, 2014 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 128,000 miles · crash reported
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 AND ENGINE PARTS…

May 21, 2014 · Engine · 50,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE…

Apr 6, 2014 · Engine · 20,000 miles
ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS MY OLD 2000 GM CADILLAC STS STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS WAS NOT A MECHANICAL PROBLEM - IT WAS SOME SORT OF DEFECT. NOTE THAT IT WAS "REPAIRED" IN BETWEEN THE INCIDENTS, DO IT WAS NOT THE SAME INITIAL PROBLEM. I FILED A COMPLAINT BACK THEN, BUT GOT NO RESPONSE. THE MECHANICS AT…

May 10, 2013 · Engine · 128,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEAD GASKET AND MOTOR MOUNTS NEEDED…

Seville model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	2	38	2	0
2001	1	53	5	0
2002	2	45	3	1
2003	1	16	0	0

Across all years, the 2001 Seville has the most complaints (53). All Cadillac Seville years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Cadillac Seville have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Cadillac Seville, the most recent reported on April 17, 2000 (Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Cadillac Seville?: Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints), followed by steering (6).
How many 2000 Cadillac Seville complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 38 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 17, 2017.