2001 Cadillac DeVille Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
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(40 Total Reviews)
Comfortable but poor quality
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This car looks and drives good. It's so quiet and smooth that you have to be careful not to fall asleep on long trips. Quality is another story... Engine started burning oil at the rate of 1 quart every 400 miles. Thank heaven I got the extended warranty! Dealer rebuilt the motor, new pistons and rings, $5600.00 and 3 days in the shop. This car had something break every month. All 4 power window regulators broke, 3 fixes on the brake lights, torque converter problems, stability control warnings, too many things to list here. I recently traded it in because the warranty was about to expire, which had a $100 deductible for each occurrence. Quality was crappy at best. car had less than 70k mi
Favorite Features
Loved the layout of the interior and controls. Great seats. Roomy.
Suggested Improvements
The car was designed to break.. Bad engine, motor mounts, tranny mounts, bad power windows, electronic problems every month.. Nice to look at and drive but so EXPENSIVE to own...
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Catalytic converter
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This car is a nightmare. Since I owned it from 2001 I have replace cat converter and now replacing a third one broke down in ct had to find a dealer to be towed to broke down in NH and had to find a dealer to be towed to. First one I was near a dealer in ma. I have to keep checking the oil because it uses a lot. Dealer said this is "normal" I have a 1995 Cadillac and it runs real smooth. Do not think I will buy another Cadillac. Maybe go to the foreign car even though I said "never". Goodbye to Detroit.
Favorite Features
none
Suggested Improvements
Fix this car so I do not have to spend the time and money at the dealership.
6 out 9 people found this review helpful
Caddy Deville......Last of the Boats
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
The Cadillac Deville is fast becoming one of the last boat Caddy cars ever being made. The new ones have all the bells and whistles but they no longer have that long slick boat length look to them like the old Cadillacs have and that's a shame. I love this car and I just purchased it with over 114,000 miles on the odmeter!
Favorite Features
Body style
Suggested Improvements
Less plastic more wood trim
3 out 5 people found this review helpful
Over rated over priced
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This car looks great however driving it I notice poor rear visibility for backing and parking. The powerful engine is a bit too much for a FWD car, full throttle at 30 mph is a bit risky since the car darts in one direction or the other depending on the road. Replaced both hubs, no help. The fuel consumption is high in city driving acceptable on the open road though. This engine is an oil hog about a qt. every 1000 miles which GM says is normal for the Northstar, explains the 7.5 qt. crankcase. Transmission oil life sensor does not work. Plastic in and out is poor quality, dash pad warping, fender liners crack just from stones on the road. Had a rented 2007 for a month was no better.
Favorite Features
The large trunk is excellent to carry that case of oil around the you will be needing. Full throttling the engine at low speed in 2nd gear to slow the oil usage and wasting the $3 gal gas. Smooth ride and quietness, comfort could be better.
Suggested Improvements
A better engine than the Northstar could be developed. Backing sensors should be standard on all DeVilles. Put the battery under the hood where it belongs. Trunk closing lock down assist, hate slamming the trunk lid. Revive the Olds Regency of 93 and call it a Caddy, better handling, ride overall.
6 out 12 people found this review helpful
Maintenance nightmare
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This is my 3rd new Cadillac and although I love it, it is not a quality car. It will use a quart of oil every 1500 miles. I have replaced steering rack, steering shaft, left and right hub, water pump, motor mount, water pump cover, lower crank case sensor, all 4 rotors.
Favorite Features
Comfort and ride
Suggested Improvements
Better quality parts
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
To Caddy or Not to Caddy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
The DeVille is a great looking car. It has abundant features. I wish it had cooled seats like '04 and newer models though. It also has a nice clean interior setup, everything is easily within driver's reach.
Favorite Features
The Bose stereo sounds great. It has the best looking gauges that I have seen in any car.
Suggested Improvements
After 40,000 miles and the water pump went. this is the the same problem as when the Northstars first came out in 1996. You would figure by now, they would work that out. The radio / temp settings bezel should be better anchored and not plastic. It makes the center of dash appear cheap.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Third Cadillac
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I have had this car for a little over a month. I have put 4,000 miles on it. The ride is excellent. The nav system needs a way to update. The night vision is ok but not really needed. Back up sensors are a really nice touch. The rain sensors are a nice added touch. One problem already is the seloniod in the transmission has gone bad and it will cost about $2,000 to fix. This is my third Cadillac and I have enjoyed everyone of them.
Favorite Features
The memory seats, ride, back up sensors, and Bose stereo.
Suggested Improvements
Give it an updatable Nav system and make the cat easier to work on.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
The Best Cadillac Model I've Ever Driven
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased my DeVille DHS in February and so far it has been the best car purchased I've made. I've owned over five Cadillac's, all of them have been great cars but the DHS is the absolute best. The smooth handling, climate control, a/c, OnStar, and the memory seats stole my heart. I hope to keep this car for a very long time.
Favorite Features
The messaging front seats and the ablity to switch to digital for the speed are wonders to have.
Suggested Improvements
None
Happy Owner
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
My 2001 Cadillac DeVille is one of the nicest cars I have owned. It is comfortable, stylish and safe. Its fuel economy is great for a large car. I can get 29 mpg on the highway.
Favorite Features
The steering wheel controls, heated seats...only used several times, OnStar, multi-disc CD changer, and Northstar engine.
Suggested Improvements
I miss the 3 note horn, the trunk pulldown (closer), and auto headlight dimmers on base model. Also, rear sunshades should be available on all Cadillacs as well as air cooled seats.
7 out 7 people found this review helpful
Love my Car!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Cadillac DeVille 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I feel that Cadillac hit a home run with this car! I took it cross country last summer and it felt like a brand new car. It just holds up so well. I would recomend this car to anyone and at an average of 23 mpg how can you go wrong?
Favorite Features
The digital dash and heat and air controls on steering wheel.
Suggested Improvements
They could make easier to use sunvisors.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
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