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Cadillac DeVille

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

2,539

Active records

Recalls

20

Active records

TSBs

938

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

25

Injuries

231

Crashes

210

Fires

87

Top reported issues — Cadillac DeVille

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Condition issue

696

Operating state

630

Engine behavior

408

Safety restraint issue

329

Fluid issue

285

Reporting mechanism

245

Braking behavior

244

Safety restraint behavior

231

Steering behavior

226

Thermal issue

208

Driver assistance issue

139

Noise

137

Access/entry issue

108

Electrical issue

104

Vibration/harshness

98

Lighting behavior

80

Starting behavior

68

Performance issue

58

Smell

49

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

45

Ride/handling behavior

43

Powering on/off behavior

38

Recent change

27

HVAC behavior

22

Wiper/washer behavior

19

Infotainment behavior

8

Communication/network issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE

Filed May 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle jerked. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred during the warm weather season. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was serviced for an Emissions tesand the contact was informed that the torque converter clutch door was stuck. The manufacturer was not made aware of…

2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE

Filed Sep 9, 2025


Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 1990 Cadillac Brougham. The contact purchased the vehicle from a dealer on eBay on 05/15/2025. The vehicle was shipped to the contact. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased, the Sales Agreement and the odometer indicated the mileage was 46,260. In addition, the contact stated that the Sales Advertisement indicated that the mileage was 46,260. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for service. The contact was informed of several…

2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE

Filed Apr 7, 2025


Crash

The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving approximately 7 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle suddenly shut off, causing the driver to lose control of the steering and crash into a tree. During the crash, the vehicle sustained front-end damage, but no air bag had deployed. No injuries were reported, and no police report was taken. The vehicle was later towed to a local dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition switch had failed. The vehicle was not yet…

2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE

Filed Mar 12, 2024


The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac DeVille. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The power steering was inoperable. In addition, the contact stated that the message that the key was not detected was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently serviced at the dealer under Manufacturer Recall Number: N140299. The contact stated that the failure had occurred before receiving the recall repair notification. The failure reoccurred after…

1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE

Filed May 22, 2023


As I was pulling off from a stop sign, passenger and driver airbags deployed unexpectedly with no reason causing the front windshield to shatter and leaving the steering wheel busted open along side passenger dash. Also leaving me with burns, scratches on my chin and small shards of glass in my face and forearms.

1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE

Filed Jul 13, 2022


The contact owns a 1999 Cadillac DeVille. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started overheating. The contact was able to pull over and had the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact was informed of an oil leak. The contact stated that the water pump, thermostat, reserve tank, and the stretch were replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The dealer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure.…

2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE

Filed Feb 6, 2022


All light come on in engine

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE

Filed Jan 15, 2022


1 injured
Fire

[  ] I had purchased my car used. I found that there was a recall on this model. I went online and ran the vin # and confirmed that. I called the dealership and explained they looked it up and confirmed it needed to have the original plastic fuel rail replaced with a new stainless steel fuel rail. They informed me that they had to order the parts from Michigan an it would be 2 weeks for the parts to get here and then we could set up an appointment to bring the car in. over 2 weeks later they…

2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE

Filed Nov 20, 2021


I tried to explain to the dealership that unaware of the recall my cars breaks had failed and crashed my vehicle. They said the only thing that was affected was the key. I had told her that the result of my crash was from my breaks not working due to the recall. She told me no that that wasnt affected. I just want my car to be safe on the road as i have kids, and family that ride with me regularly.

1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE

Filed Aug 20, 2021


The contact owns a 1995 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and inadvertently shifted into cruise control and then seized in full idle. The accelerator pedal depressed independently. The high battery voltage and oxygen sensor warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure and diagnosed that the vehicle needed an idle control motor replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.