Major Problems with 1999 Cadillac DeVille Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Cadillac DeVille

1999 Cadillac DeVille FRONTAL Victims: 2

1999 Cadillac DeVille SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 2

1999 Cadillac DeVille SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 2 Mileage: 84000 miles

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Problems with SIDE/WINDOW, FRONTAL and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Cadillac DeVille owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS false deployment of air bag on driver side while driving. yh...	27 ~ 8333 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS vehicle was involved in a crash the air bag deployed spontaneously injuring the driver. attorney for client. *cj...	17
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine overheated-loose head bolts (nhtsa item # sb6089931). antifreeze vapors came in passenger compartment through a/c vents for over 20...	16 ~ 78208 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle stalled in rain water and would not restart because the engine was locked up. yh...	13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states that the service ride system and service stability lights illuminated the stability/abs have engaged while driving this causes...	11 ~ 29045 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while starting vehicle engine backfired. then fire started coming from under the hood. the under hood padding was covered with	11 ~ 31057 miles
AIR BAGS consumer was injured in an accident due to the airbag experiencing false deployment. (attorney for consumer) *slc...	8 ~ 13743 miles
STEERING while making a left turn without warning steering wheel locked up unable to control vehicle. stepped on brakes in order	6 ~ 7167 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC was braking when vehicle failed to decelerate. would increase speed. took to mechanic and was informed problem cannot be located	6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	6 ~ 30833 miles
TIRES the left front tire (no make/model of tire provided) blew out causing consumer to lose control of the vehicle and	5
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 1999 cadillac deville. the contact stated the passenger front brake was wearing very quickly and...	4 ~ 54250 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumer states air bag warning light came on he immediately took vehicle in to be inspected and was advised by...	4 ~ 12500 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission failed. there was no reverse. while driving vehicle will go from first gear and lunge straight into the third	3 ~ 83705 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving vehicle reached high temperatures. i n june 2004 independent shop replaced the radiator. i n july 2004 they...	3 ~ 74667 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 1999 cadillac deville. the contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph the engine stalled with...	3 ~ 76667 miles
SUSPENSION when driving on rough road or over bumps and potholes rear end to sways back and forth severely which...	3 ~ 43668 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when the ignition key is removed the vehicle rolled back ward striking a passenger with open door and causing injuries.	3
RACK AND PINION > STEERING no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	3 ~ 32918 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE first problem was the battery short on 5-26-99 then on 6-15-99 air bag light came on stating to service air...	3
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM first problem was the battery short on 5-26-99 then on 6-15-99 air bag light came on stating to service air...	3
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS rotors were warped by excessive heat and caused vibration in the front end. yh...	3
INTERIOR LIGHTING instrument panel digital lighting is very hard to read in daylight or sunny days according to cadillac manual the digital	3
FUEL RAIL > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE due to a defective fuel rail consumer smelled gas every time she was in the vehicle. *ph...	2 ~ 87706 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE engine has stalled approximately ten times while driving at any speed. dealership has examined vehicle three times and has been	2
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine has stalled approximately ten times while driving at any speed. dealership has examined vehicle three times and has been	2 ~ 90600 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE i struck a truck tire tread which slapped the door on the driver's side.there was slight damage to the sheet...	2
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
SIDEWALL > TIRES michelin tires p225/60r16 dot unknown original equipment on a 1999 cadillac deville with 7000 miles. while vehicle was parked consumer	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
SEAT BELTS seat belt on the driver side gets tighter the longer the usage. driver has to take seat belt off after	2
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC traction control illuminates off and on indicating a malfunction within brake system cause unknown. no problems have occurred with brakes....	2
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dealership replaced ignition and electronic control module twice. but problem still exists. *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
WHEELS i own a 1999 cadillac deville with alloy wheels. two of the four wheels have stress cracks in them. this...	1 ~ 124000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i was driving light came on car failed to stop pulled toone side took it to rinkle cadillac was told...	1 ~ 50000 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
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT while driving vehicle reached high temperatures. had radiator replaced and thermostat. the car still overheats. took the car to technician...	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
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
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING power steering failure as reported in thetsb reports 619249-619248-619410. *jb...	1 ~ 102 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE pulling into a parking stall three-fourths in just coasting foot not on brake or accelerator my car suddenly accelerated and...	1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle overheated due to exhaust fumes getting into the cooling system. this caused the head gasket to fail. this incident...	1 ~ 67000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the right front brake hose had ruptured while being bled. the owner checked the left brake hose and it had	1 ~ 94008 miles
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM vehicle continued to stall. consumer was concerned that an accident could occur. the dealer replaced the pcv but problem recurred.	1 ~ 31700 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES my wife was traveling northbound on interstate 5 pass buttonwillow when the car began to vibrate and the driver side...	1
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM while driving the vehicle stalled without warning. when this occurred the vehicle lost power brakes and steering and was difficult...	1 ~ 57500 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING dt: the contact stated while the vehicle was idling or shifting between gears the steering wheel vibrated. this seemed to...	1 ~ 35000 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
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while traveling at highway speeds the driver's side headlight lenses blewout upon further inspection consumer found that the passenger's side	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
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
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS driver's side seatbelt rides up consumer's neck. consumer feels in a crash neck could be seriously injured. ak tt...	1
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT consumer went to change a flat tire pulled emergency brake and jacked vehicle up with factory equipped jack . consumer...	1
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
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS suspension feels loose-found:left front strut leaking strut mount loose link loose and noisy.replaced left front strut strut mount and stabilizer...	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING intermittent losses of power steering when making left turns. *la...	1 ~ 77099 miles
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
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT engine overheated-loose head bolts (nhtsa item # sb6089931). antifreeze vapors came in passenger compartment through a/c vents for over 20...	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
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY passenger's side mirror will not stay adjusted. consumer has taken it into dealer about 15 times for electrical problems. after...	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION passenger's side mirror will not stay adjusted. consumer has taken it into dealer about 15 times for electrical problems. after...	1
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY passenger's side mirror will not stay adjusted. consumer has taken it into dealer about 15 times for electrical problems. after...	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on-going / intermittent problem with engine stalling but will restart. vehicle been to three defferent dealers. first dealer informed consumer...	1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while driving at any speed the vehicle will shut down without prior warning. dealer installed a black box and the...	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
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY consumer states when it is raining and dark and headlights are coming from the opposite direction all she sees is...	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER traction control illuminates off and on indicating a malfunction within brake system cause unknown. no problems have occurred with brakes....	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the consumer states that the engine starts hard more after sitting for a few minutes. (smells like fuel) the mechanic	1
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN traction control illuminates off and on indicating a malfunction within brake system cause unknown. no problems have occurred with brakes....	1
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the vehicle has a tendency to roll backwards due to design of the interlock system failure. yh...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving electrical system shutdown. instrument panel would flash different lights on/off. then vehicle would shake. it finally stalled out.	1
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer stated the tail lights work intermittently.*jb ...	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while starting vehicle engine backfired. then fire started coming from under the hood. the under hood padding was covered with	1 ~ 38000 miles
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

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