Service brakes
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.
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2000 Cadillac SevilleRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 38 owner complaints for the 2000 Cadillac Seville. Most complaints involve engine and engine cooling (6) and steering (6). The EPA rates it 19 mpg combined.
Combined MPG
19mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
2campaigns
Latest Apr 2000
Owner complaints
38
Top: engine and engine cooling
Fuel cost / yr
$4,050est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
2 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN
Steering: tie rod assembly
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
38 complaints filed with NHTSA · Apr 2000 – May 2017
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Steering6
- Suspension5
- Engine4
- Electrical system4
- Seat belts4
- Tires3
- Exterior lighting3
- Service brakes, hydraulic3
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Engine and engine cooling
6 reports
“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 REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.”
Steering
6 reports
“TL* - WHILE PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC FROM HIS DRIVEWAY ON 12-14-06 CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING ON THE VEHICLE FELT UNUSUAL. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE. ON 12-16-06, THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE TO NOTICE THAT THE TIE ROD AND THE RACK AND PINION STEERING HAD BROKEN. THE CONTACT CURRENTLY HAS HIS VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE TELLING HIM THAT THERE ISN'T A RECALL FOR HIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. THE CONTACT STATES THAT HE WENT ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE AND THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 99V301000). THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT HE CAN DO TO HAVE HIS VEHICLE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. IF ANY COPY OF THE INVOICE IS NEEDED CONTACT CAN PROVIDE A COPY”
Suspension
5 reports
“ONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. DEALER FOUND PCM OUT OF CALIBRATION, CONSUMER ALSO STATS THAT THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING, AND THERE IS A VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 65 MPH, THE DEALER PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*TT”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
1 version rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
- Engines
- 4.6L 8-cyl
- Transmissions
- Automatic 4-spd
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seville Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 4.6 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 15 | 25 | 19 | $4,050 | 468 |
- 19mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
New Car Assessment Program
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Cadillac Seville as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2000 Seville questions
How many recalls does the 2000 Cadillac Seville have?
2 safety recalls as of Nov 10, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
What are the most common 2000 Cadillac Seville problems?
Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine and engine cooling (6), steering (6), suspension (5). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2000 Cadillac Seville get?
The EPA rates the 2000 Cadillac Seville at 19 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026