2001 Cadillac Deville Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 175 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Cadillac Deville overview page.
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
“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
“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
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Cadillac Deville have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2001 Cadillac Deville: 33 of 175 complaints on file (18.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2001 Cadillac Deville have in total?
175 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 23 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 23 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
