2000 Cadillac Seville vs 2000 Chevrolet Malibu
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Cadillac Seville | 2000 Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 38 | 922 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 331 | 333 |
| Investigations | 0 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 45 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Seville | Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 241 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 228 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 199 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 174 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 56 |
| Steering | 6 | 45 |
| Suspension | 5 | 33 |
| Tires | 3 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 62 |
| Stalling | 6 | 80 |
| Overheating | 0 | 33 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 30 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 29 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 15 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 10 |
2000 Cadillac Seville
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.