Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Elevated complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 1.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
175Complaints
4Recalls
23Crashes
3Fires
23Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (18.9% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Electrical System complaints here are 1.7× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Electrical System
33 · 18.9%
Recalled
Recall 14V355000
Air Bags
16 · 9.1%
not available
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
14 · 8%
not available
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Engine
14 · 8%
not available
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Steering
13 · 7.4%
not available
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Engine And Engine Cooling
11 · 6.3%
not available
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE10 · 5.7%
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS9 · 5.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8 · 4.6%
SUSPENSION5 · 2.9%
Percentages are the share of the 175 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
HIGH RELEASE EFFORTS COULD MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT FOR A CRASH VICTIM TO RELEASE THE BELT AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
RADII LESS THAN 3.2MM CAN INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF CERTAIN TYPES OF INJURIES, LIKE LACERATIONS, IF AN OCCUPANT CONTACTS THE SUPPORT DURING A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“I HAVE NO LIGHTS INSIDE, NO BACKUP LIGHTS, IT IS MISFIRING, IT CUTS OFF AS I AM DRIVING,SEAT BELT WILL NOT LUCK ON PASSENGER SIDE.”NHTSA complaint 10598168 — filed 06/13/2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY HARD…”NHTSA complaint 10598155 — filed 06/13/2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“CAR KEEPS STALLING OUT (AT LIGHT, WHILE DRIVING, ETC) WITH THE CAUSE APPARENTLY ATTRIBUTED TO A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. I HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED…”NHTSA complaint 10568981 — filed 03/13/2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Cadillac Deville?
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 33 of 175 NHTSA complaints (18.9%), followed by air bags (16), engine and engine cooling:engine (14), engine (14). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2001 Cadillac Deville have?
175 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 23 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 23 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2001 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V355000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2001 Cadillac Deville's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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