2000 Cadillac Seville Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2000 Cadillac Seville has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 9,416 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 00V114000 2000-04-17 8,132 affected
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.

STEERING 99V301000 1999-10-29 1,284 affected
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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
4
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
3
SUSPENSION
3
SUSPENSION:FRONT
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
2
STEERING
2
Total complaints57

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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,…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2017-05-17

“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…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2014-05-07

“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…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2014-05-07

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2014-05-07

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2013-05-05

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2010-05-06

“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…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2010-05-06

“Car was overheating kept saying check cooling level I would check and had to add coolant. Took to mechanic found my radiator cap was warped. I replaced cap but yet the car continues to heat up. Major oil leaks from engine, similar to other complaint 2-3 qts between oil changes. Current mileage on…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM · reported 2009-08-18
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Cadillac Seville as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.