2001 Buick Lesabre vs 2001 Cadillac Deville
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Buick Lesabre | 2001 Cadillac Deville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 328 | 175 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 386 | 426 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 61,973 mi | 74,239 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Cadillac Deville |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 99 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 45 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 38 |
| Structure | 50 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 29 | 19 |
| Steering | 29 | 18 |
| Power Train | 31 | 5 |
| Engine | 19 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 22 | 31 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
2001 Buick Lesabre
2001 Cadillac Deville
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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.