Deville
Cadillac Deville: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Cadillac de Ville series – Eighth generation1999–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | August 1999–June 2005 |
| Model years | 2000–2005 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | G platform/GMX270 |
| Engines | Gasoline 4.6 L LD8 Northstar V8 4.6 L L37 Northstar V8 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4T80 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,929 mm |
| Length | 5,263 mm |
| Width | 1,892 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,814 kg |
| Assembly | Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly, Hamtramck, Michigan, U.S. |
| Designer | Wayne Cherry |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2005 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2001 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 9.4–10.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2005 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 8 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 538 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 3,058–3,256 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2005 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 289 | 2000, 2003, 2004 |
| Engine and cooling | 224 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Steering | 143 | 2000, 2004, 2005 |
| Airbags | 140 | 2000, 2002, 2004 |
| Visibility and wipers | 107 | 2000, 2002, 2004 |
| Brakes | 92 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 59 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Speed control and cruise | 43 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 37 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Body and structure | 33 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2005: 1046 complaints, 108 with a crash and 15 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.