Major Problems with Cadillac DeVille Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Cadillac DeVille

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Cadillac DeVille.

Model Year	Complaints
2005 DeVille	95
2004 DeVille	163
2003 DeVille	139
2002 DeVille	172
2001 DeVille	173
2000 DeVille	225
1999 DeVille	184

Worst 3 Cadillac DeVille complaints

2000 Cadillac DeVille ENGINE Victims: 12 Mileage: 30000 miles

2000 Cadillac DeVille INTERIOR Victims: 5

2005 Cadillac DeVille ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Victims: 4

Browse Cadillac DeVille complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS and STEERING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Cadillac DeVille owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2005 cadillac deville loose steering power when turning for about 20 second to 1 minute about 20 times in...	233 ~ 53221 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. the contact noticed that the check air bag warning light was illuminated....	117 ~ 68755 miles
STEERING 2005 cadillac deville. the power steering has gone out three times in the last two days. the weather was rain...	109 ~ 83170 miles
ENGINE this northstar engine has leaked oil (not burning it) since 40 000 miles. i use 2 or more quarts of...	83 ~ 96007 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: leased vehicle has stopped for no reason 3 times in traffic. no indication of problems no dashboard lights lit...	68 ~ 40932 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. the contact stated that the front driver rear driver and front passenger...	61 ~ 47311 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING oil leak underneath engine has progressively gotten worse. mechanic says it will cost $2 000. to fix. two sections do	46 ~ 52167 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my 2003 cadillac deville with 7200 miles on the odometer over the past twelve months has experienced intermittent decelerating engine...	39 ~ 615 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. while driving 10 mph the brake pedal was released and the vehicle...	38 ~ 60842 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. while driving out of a gas station at approximately 2 mph another vehicle...	36 ~ 11528 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl * the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the failure...	33 ~ 91512 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS driver's side air bag failed to properly deploy in a driver's side collision. *jb...	32 ~ 12297 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2005 cadillac transmission has a delay when shifting in reverse. ts nar* the dealer stated that gm specs allowed that...	28 ~ 38808 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle repaired 2 twice within 3 000 miles for brake pulsation poor stopping ability abs lite 'on'. dealer replaced /	25 ~ 16292 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the letter i just received states "schedule an appointment with your cadillac dealer as soon as possible" i was given...	21 ~ 36240 miles
TIRES 2005 cadillac deville with new vogue tires customer states that he has had 3 tires replaced due to a defect	21 ~ 18715 miles
VISIBILITY the window regulator on the rr window of my 2005 cadillac deville is defective. my window is down and won't...	19 ~ 52095 miles
POWER TRAIN this northstar engine has leaked oil (not burning it) since 40 000 miles. i use 2 or more quarts of...	19 ~ 126408 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i drove up to valle parking stopped to insert valle parking key. ignition frozen-could not insert key. steering wheel locked....	18 ~ 25882 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM intermittently instrument panel malfunctioned. consumer could not duplicate the fuel level and could not indicate in what gear the vehicle...	17 ~ 17919 miles
SUSPENSION i backed out of my driveway shifted to drive began driving on my street and the wheel came off and...	15 ~ 62531 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl * the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the failure...	14 ~ 48692 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM key want fit in ignition no power when accelerate. *tr...	12 ~ 84858 miles
SEAT BELTS son was in car seat in left rear of vehicle and was driving and son called out to me that...	12 ~ 68329 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL driving my daughter from school on i 95 in connecticut near stamford at approximately 12 midnight and noted chimes related...	10 ~ 96400 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. the contact was driving approximately 5 mph approaching a complete stop. when the...	10 ~ 39310 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE cadillac 2003 seville [xxx] . april 11 driving in arizona when the automobile automatically began to surge forward increasing speed...	10 ~ 65029 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. while driving approximately 35 mph the engine stalled but was able to...	9 ~ 72085 miles
STRUCTURE after purchasing the vehicle from the detroit location of don massey cadillac on june 9 2009. there was a very...	9 ~ 137937 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES on my 2005 cadillac deville i have had two vogue tires to have a bubble to appear on the sidewall....	9 ~ 12189 miles
WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the front drivers side...	9 ~ 64264 miles
SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. the contact stated that the driver side seat does not support the driver....	9 ~ 31896 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2004 cadillac deville. as second owner of this car vibration of front end over 60 mph continued. rotation of tires...	9 ~ 43710 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the dealer stated they never received instructions or parts for the seat belt recall 02 v 227 000. ph jb	9 ~ 15725 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. the contact stated that while attempting a left turn the power steering...	8 ~ 49219 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while approaching a traffic light driver applied brake pedal and the car continued to accelerate gaining speed. driver attempted to...	8 ~ 26968 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2002 cadillac deville customer states that the car started cutting off by itself**cc the dealer states that the vehicle needed...	8 ~ 16617 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES viva2 side wall separation and tire tread separation p225/60r16 noticed tire failed had bulge on side wall went bought another...	7 ~ 13571 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS 2003 cadillac deville. consumer writes in regards to problems with vehicle heated seats. *smd the consumer stated when he turned	7 ~ 13179 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. the contact stated that the power steering fails when driving through any amount...	7 ~ 41015 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: contact states when he moves his foot from the gas pedal to the brake pedal his foot hits the...	7 ~ 33186 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer complains of the horn being difficult to use and is virtually non-existant. also the turn signal does not shut	7
INTERIOR LIGHTING i have no lights inside no backup lights it is misfiring it cuts off as i am driving seat belt	6 ~ 23000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. the contact stated while driving 10 mph the brakes malfunctioned and became...	6 ~ 61111 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt: the vehicle is a 2003 cadillac deville. the brake rotors were bad and the steering wheel vibrated when the	6 ~ 14022 miles
EQUIPMENT the onstar equipment on 2004 cadillac deville did not work properly. *no answer required. mr the consumer stated the phone	6 ~ 13000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION our 2003 cadillac dts excibits a severe vibration at highway speeds many attempts by gm as well as the dealer	6 ~ 3712 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the exterior mirrors are too high causing the driver to experience poor visibility when turning the vehicle. *ak the driver	6 ~ 173646 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING dt*: the contact stated at various speeds there is excessive play in the steering wheel. the vehicle has been to...	5 ~ 5065 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1) angle parking in front of jekyll island pharmacy (2) car accelerated crossed 12' sidewalk crashed thru glass window front...	5 ~ 29480 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING within the last two months while driving at night on a somewhat crowded interstate i found myself driving behind a...	5 ~ 42600 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER the driver side mirror changes position pointing down to the ground erratically usually when entering or leaving the car or...	5 ~ 117083 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING when the weather is rainy and roads are wet the steering locks up in a curve or making a regular...	5 ~ 20 miles
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM dt: while driving and without warning the engine died. it started right up again. called dealer and they knew about...	5 ~ 39142 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM started engine heard loud continuous pinging sound shut engine down. this could damage engine. had car towed to dealer who...	5 ~ 540 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer received recal 03v238000 concerning fuel tank pressure sensor. dealer did not not have the parts to perform recall repair.	5 ~ 680 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING dates and mileage info provided are approximate. tie rod failure at 32 000 miles repaired under warranty. company's customer service...	5 ~ 35026 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM intermittently instrument panel malfunctioned. consumer could not duplicate the fuel level and could not indicate in what gear the vehicle...	5 ~ 1617 miles
COLUMN > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac deville. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical...	4 ~ 23750 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT i was driving on 1-26 and exit on north meeting st rd. north charleston sc when the power steering went...	4 ~ 15783 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated after owning the vehicle for 45 days the electrical system failed. all dash board lights completely...	4 ~ 78564 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES 2003 cadillac deville dhs tire pressure monitoring sensor's. have all failed and have not worked for 4years ( started having	4 ~ 27750 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE started engine heard loud continuous pinging sound shut engine down. this could damage engine. had car towed to dealer who...	4 ~ 675 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT the factory installed jack collasped dropping vehicle to the ground. consumer states' these jacks are made specifically to fit cadillac	4 ~ 6000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE car stalled out while driving at 45 miles per hour. difficult to control with no power steering and power brakes....	4 ~ 33637 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumer complained about an air bag problem. air bag light kept coming on. *ak the dealer replaced the diagnostic module.	4 ~ 20875 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM car has a very strong sulfur odor. catalytic converter has been replaced but did not fix the problem. car has...	4 ~ 23482 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the headlights and steering did not work properly.*jb...	4 ~ 25 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE 2004 cadillac deville. consumer writes in regards to various defects on vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the mirror adjusters did...	3
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY 2004 cadillac deville. consumer writes in regards to various defects on vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the mirror adjusters did...	3
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl*the contact owns 2002 cadillac deville. the contact stated that while trying to park his vehicle the gear shift broke...	3 ~ 51000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i have now replaced 3 window regulators in my 2001 cadillac deville. it is dangerous because the window stays down...	3
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2004 cadillac deville. on august 22 2008 the contact inserted the key into the ignition and...	3 ~ 42248 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT for years i have been frustrated by the lack of rear illumination of gm vehicles during rain or fog driving...	3 ~ 25000 miles
PARKING BRAKE l rear brake on 04 cadillac deville started smoking and emitting strong odor. had car towed to dealership for warranty...	3 ~ 37333 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE gasoline smell inside car pin hole in gas line at cowl worn out line at clamp clamp too hard for	3 ~ 37312 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM there seems to be a wiring problem with my vehicle i believe the manufacturer is aware and is ignoring the...	3 ~ 27333 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM driver heated seat overheated causing burning smell. actually burned the leather seat no flame. heated seat components all replaced as	3 ~ 24047 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING the consumer noticed that when the vehicle was on a flat surface it would not leak fluid but if the...	3 ~ 40644 miles
FUEL RAIL > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE started engine heard loud continuous pinging sound shut engine down. this could damage engine. had car towed to dealer who...	3 ~ 59370 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING something was coming out of the vehicle air conditioner vents that made the occupant sick. *nlm...	3 ~ 60403 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY turn signals do not turn off after making a turn consumer has to either turn them off manually or turn...	3
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY loud intermitent grinding noise hear when steering turned when backing outand turning wheel car driven less than 100 miles. as...	3
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving consumer noticed that the dic message center indicated that the transmission should be checked consumer was informed that...	3 ~ 20000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES consumer complaining about the design of the accelerator pedal being close to the brake pedal. mr the consumer states that...	3 ~ 8667 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the anti-theft...	2 ~ 50000 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac deville. while driving approximately 65 mph the vehicle began idling uncontrollably. the vehicle...	2 ~ 85250 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY 2003 cadillac deville. consumer writes in regards to vehicle moon roof problems that caused water damaged to interior. *simd the	2 ~ 3450 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. while driving various speeds accelerating or driving uphill or downhill the vehicle hesitates...	2 ~ 33500 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. when the contact drove into an area with water puddles the power steering...	2 ~ 46750 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. while driving 70 mph the transmission intermittently fails to shift into gear. the...	2 ~ 4000 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2004 cadillac deville. the turn signals on the vehicle do not work and the fuses are...	2 ~ 26233 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i own a 2003 cadillac deville with 70 700 miles. the "service engine soon" warning light appeared on vehicle control...	2 ~ 90300 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl*- the contact is a state trooper who called to make the complaint. the contact stated that an occupant was...	2
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have been having problems with this vehicle from day one if checked cadlliac records it will indicate as a...	2 ~ 73467 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while backing out of a parking space driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. vehicle was...	2 ~ 1400 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING cracked tail light assembly filled with water and shorted out all electrical signals. *ak...	2
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the vehicle's emergency flashers and turn signal lights continuously blew out without warning. upon inspection of the vehicle the dealership...	2 ~ 2508 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 1.my wife was driving the car when suddenly the radio volume jumped from a low level to an extremely loud...	2 ~ 34071 miles
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my wife was backing out of a parking space @ an arby's restuarant & when she put her foot on...	2 ~ 23315 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER while driving at 30 mph suddenly red light came on for airbag and green lights went off. did not know...	2 ~ 70000 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM we were driving on i-40 25 miles of kingman az. the car seemed to miss dash lights blinked and "service...	2 ~ 19000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN enterprise rental cincinnati ohio gilbert ave. at 65 mph rear driver's side wheel fell off. dealer determined that rear axle	2 ~ 16000 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belts too short to be buckled. only occurs on cadillac not lincoln lexus etc. *ak...	2
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS there is a design flaw in front seat belt shoulder strap mount it is at the shoulder of the seat....	2
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION front end wiggles and steering wheel vibrates. also makes a loud noise. contacted dealer and dealer had to replace wheel	2 ~ 7000 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC front brakes replaced at 12000 consumer felt that brakes may have been defective because of the low milage consumer was	2
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION suspension feels loose-found:left front strut leaking strut mount loose link loose and noisy.replaced left front strut strut mount and stabilizer...	2
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY passenger's side mirror will not stay adjusted. consumer has taken it into dealer about 15 times for electrical problems. after...	2 ~ 18000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN engine has failed 3 times at high or low speeds without warning causing loss of power steering and brakes. *ak...	2
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owned a 1999 cadillac deville. while making a turn anti-freeze spilled onto the contact's foot. the vehicle...	1
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT tl* the contact owns a cosco mini-house (na) safety seat model number: ic210ckb model type: disney light and comfy (na)....	1
CHILD SEAT up to this day it has been fine but now my costco scenera car seat won't unlatch the bottom buckle....	1
HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE > CHILD SEAT up to this day it has been fine but now my costco scenera car seat won't unlatch the bottom buckle....	1
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle shut...	1 ~ 7000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES my key fob started to have problems at first unlocking my drivers door. i have all the doors set to...	1 ~ 118365 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 1999 cadillac deville. the contact was driving 35-40 mph when he heard the anti-locks brakes exhibit...	1 ~ 71850 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2003 cadillac deville dhs *gr the front brake pads rotors and left front caliper had to be replace. the consumer...	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION 2003 cadillac deville dhs *gr the front brake pads rotors and left front caliper had to be replace. the consumer...	1
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 1999 cadillac deville. while driving between 60-70 mph the vehicle would shimmy drastically. the independent mechanic...	1 ~ 130000 miles
VALVE > TIRES 8/9/04 we had 4 new michelin tires installed. 50 802 miles on car 6/19/06 flat tire while riding on rt#6....	1
CONNECTING > RELAY > ROD took car in for locating oil leak nothing found instead a tie rod needed replacing. item ordered and replaced. covered	1
REAR > SUSPENSION dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the vehicle veers toward the left or right without warning. upon...	1 ~ 102617 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt: the contact stated while driving at night applied the right turn signal switch and experienced total loss of the...	1 ~ 23000 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt: the contact stated while driving at night applied the right turn signal switch and experienced total loss of the...	1 ~ 23000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's door will not stay opened while parked on an incline. the contact is handicapped...	1 ~ 4 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES hood latch mounting bracket nuts sheared off . this cause the hood to vibrate while driving. driver took the vehicle...	1 ~ 9300 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dealership resurfaced the fronts rotors and replaced the pads at 30 000 miles at 50 000 miles front rotors were...	1 ~ 30000 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving alternator locked up. dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem. *ak...	1 ~ 38000 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE started engine heard loud continuous pinging sound shut engine down. this could damage engine. had car towed to dealer who...	1 ~ 2700 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER started engine heard loud continuous pinging sound shut engine down. this could damage engine. had car towed to dealer who...	1 ~ 2700 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2001 cadillac deville veh number [xxx]. ak updated 07/27/2012 js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia)	1 ~ 38000 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE 1999 cadillac de ville concours that has never been in an accident and the bumper shocks are leaking fluid. car	1 ~ 48700 miles
KNEE BOLSTER > AIR BAGS while driving at 70 mph the vehicle came to a complete stop on the highway. when this happened consumer lost...	1 ~ 23000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS consumer stated passenger side rear safety belt was restraining a toddler seat for a child weighing 27lbs. consumer attempted to	1
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE 2003 cadillac deville fuel system problem caused the engine to stop running twice once at aprox 35 miles per hour...	1 ~ 1300 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY 1. (a) my cadillac (dhs-2002) operates in a dangerous and defective manner that could cause accidents. i have had the...	1 ~ 8687 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with another vehicle speed of impact was undetermined at that time and both...	1
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL steering sencer for stibility ride system is intermitiant barkes are applied in turns to the right at any speed....	1 ~ 65271 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS the passenger side seat belt malfunctioned. the lock mechanism broke on impact.*mr while turning onto a street the driver didn't...	1 ~ 7093 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while driving at a high rate of speed the windshield wipers stopped working consumer states it took 4 trips to	1
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE turn signals do not turn off after making a turn consumer has to either turn them off manually or turn...	1
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS spindle bolts on left front wheel broke causing wheel to fall off when consumer pulled into a parking lot. contacted	1
REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM short in electrical system while parked in garage-car totaled-about 20000 damage to garage $ contents. *ak...	1
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR warped rotors on the front wheels at about 17 500 miles due to excessive heat...	1
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE vehicle has never been struck however has a deep gash in the fiber glass structure below the bumper on the...	1
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my 1999 cadillac deville has had two ongoing defects that have not been fixed. the problems began during the first...	1 ~ 13000 miles
POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > DRAG > LINKAGES my 1999 cadillac deville has had two ongoing defects that have not been fixed. the problems began during the first...	1 ~ 13000 miles
SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR i have a 1999 cadillac deville there is a problem with the rear suspension knuckle assembly i have had this...	1 ~ 29000 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION suspension feels loose-found:left front strut leaking strut mount loose link loose and noisy.replaced left front strut strut mount and stabilizer...	1
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while pressing the acclerator pedal vehicle would not acclerate. but when occupant presses gas pedal "hard" vehicle takes off which...	1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving slowly with foot on brakes all of a sudden engine started to race and go forward. consumer felt...	1
HUB > WHEELS dash lights continuously stay on. abs/cruise control malfunctioned. also there are noises which come from body of vehicle. information system	1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE while driving at any speed the vehicle will shut down without prior warning. dealer installed a black box and the...	1
LINKAGES > STEERING the dealer informs me that the manufacturer is aware of the problem however i am waiting to be notified when	1
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY passenger side rear-view mirror has shattered after an explosion sound 3 time in eight months mirror and housing were changed	1
RIM > WHEELS 2003 cadillac deville. slow leak in left rear tire. *gr when the consumer went to the dealership they informed him...	1
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE trunk has no lever inside to release it if someone was stuck inside of it. dealer has seen vehicle. *ak...	1
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer complained about the positioning of the battery. it is located beneath the right rear passenger seat. there is no	1 ~ 36486 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the exterior mirrors are too high causing the driver to experience poor visibility when turning the vehicle. *ak the driver	1

FAQ

What year Cadillac DeVille is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 7 years, Cadillac DeVille models of 2005, 2003, 2004 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Cadillac DeVille?

Cadillac DeVille models of 2000 and 1999 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 215 Piece, ...
- MINIMAL ARCH SWING: 72-tooth 1/4 in. and 3/8 in. Drive Ratchets produce a 5-degree arc swing. Ideal balance between access and durability.
- VERSATILE: Comprehensive set of 1/4 in., 3/8 in. Drive Sockets and Drive Tool...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 230 Piece w...
- TACKLE A VARIETY OF PROJECTS: Complete automotive jobs and general mechanic fixes with this heavy-duty, 230-piece all-in-one mechanic tool set
- OPEN AND CLOSE THE DRAWERS WITH ONE HAND as you work with a spring-loaded locking...
DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4" & 3/8" &...
- 72 tooth count ratchet providing a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Anti-slip driver handle provides maximum comfort
- Housed in a durable carrying case with metal latches
- Full-polish chrome for corrosion resistance
DEWALT Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Se...
- Socket sets include 72 tooth count ratchets which allow for a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Ratchets include a low profile directional lever to help reduce catch points and for easy...
Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Set with C...
- Mechanic tool kit and socket set for tackling multiple sizes and types of fasteners, especially nuts and bolts
- Includes a 201-piece set that combines most popular sockets, wrenches, hex keys, and screwdriver bits
- Both metric...

Tool box

TUFFIOM 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest w/Lo...
- LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY: The rolling tool chest is designed with 8 drawers and 1 bottom cabinet for storing tools, small equipment or other objects. And the bottom cabinet features side hooks for hanging tools like...
beyond by BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER BDST...
- Sturdy + Stackable: Durable Auto-Lock Latches Make Connecting These Stackable Units Quick And Easy
- Quick Access: The Quick-Release On The Locking Latch Allows You To Easily Separate Each Module When Stacked For Quick Access To...
BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...
- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
- Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
- COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
- Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...