2001 CADILLAC Deville Problems & Complaints
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
32 complaints
I HAVE A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE WITH A 4.6(Y) MOTOR WHILE I LOVE THE CAR THE MOTOR IS THE PITS IT IS VERY COSTLY USING OVER 1QT BETWEEN OIL CHANGES AND NOW I HAVE A MISFIRE AND LOST OF COOLANT AND WAS TOLD THAT MY HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN AND MY CRANKCASE HALVES ARE LEAKING AND I WAS TOLD TO FIX IT WOULD BE A NEW ENGINE AT THE COST OF $8K SO I GUESS I WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE RANDOM MISFIRE BECAUSE I CANT AFFORD TO FIX IT YOU WOULD THINK SINCE CADILLAC IS GM'S LUXURY BRAND THEY WOULDN'T HAVE THE CUSTOMERS DEAL WITH THIS SLOPPY ENGINE ALSO I HAVE HAD THE OIL DRIP ON THE EXHAUST AND START A SMALL FIRE SO NOW I WILL HAVE TO TRY AND BABY THIS THING. *TR
Feb 03, 2011
2001 DEVILLE CAR DIES WHEN EVER IT WANTS FOR NO REASON. WHY HAS THERE BEEN NO RECALLS FOR THIS ENGINE THAT IS ON MANY YEARS. SENSORS REPLACING DOES NO GOOD AND THE FUEL FILTER CHANGE AND FUEL PUMP DOES NO GOOD. AND REPLACING THE BATTERY DOES NO GOOD. IT IS THE ENGINE AND NO ONE HAS A CURE. WHEN SOMEONE GETS KILLED MAYBE THERE WILL BE A RECALL THEN. *TR
Oct 20, 2010
I HAVE A 2001 CADILLAC DTS THE ENGINE TAKE EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL AND A COOLANT ABSORPTION THAT CAUSE OVERHEATING AND CONSTANT ENGINE WORK. I WAS TOLD AT THE CADILLAC DEALERSHIP THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE CADILLAC NORTH STAR ENGINE. THE ENGINE SHUTS OFFS WHEN THE CAR RUNS HOT AND MY SAFETY WAS IN JEOPARDY DUE TO THIS KNOWN FAILURE. GM SHOULD FIX THESE KNOWN SAFETY ISSUES WITH CARS WITH THIS ISSUE AT NO COST TO THE CUSTOMER. THESE ISSUES NORMALLY RANGE FROM $1000-$4000 TO REPAIR. *TR
Apr 12, 2009
2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE HAS A STALLING PROBLEM. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY GM HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *NJ THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT ONE OF THE TWO CRANKSHAFT SENSORS APPEARED TO BE THE REASON FOR THE STALLING, BUT THE CONSUMER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF THE REPAIR. *JB
Nov 14, 2008
ENGINE OVERHEATED AND WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP. THEY ARE SAYING THAT THE CAUSE OF THIS IS THE BOLTS HOLDING THE ENGINE BLOCK TOGETHER GOT LOOSE, AND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINES. THE COST OF REPAIR WILL BE MORE THAN $4000 . THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WILL NOT COVERED THIS BECAUSE THEY SAID IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. I CHECK ON LINE AND A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM,. ( IT WILL ALSO USE AN EXTRA QT OF OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES.) EVERY SAYS THIS IS NORMAL FOR THIS ENGINES. SO MY QUESTION IS: IF EVERY BODY KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEMS WITH THE NORTH STAR ENGINE, WHY IS IT THAT CADILLAC IS NOT FORCED TO RECALL ALL THIS CARS AND PAY FOR THEIR DEFECTIVE ENGINE REPAIRS???????? *TR
Jan 14, 2008
+ 27 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
26 complaints
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 needed repairs. The contact then became suspicious of the odometer. The contact later acquired a Carfax report. The Carfax report indicated that in 2016 the vehicle received an Emissions Test, and the odometer reading was reported as 125,041. The contact then took the vehicle to Pep Boys, where it was confirmed that the odometer had been rolled back. The dealer was contacted several times, and the dealer was made aware of the odometer discrepancy. In addition, the dealer was made aware of the funds that the contact had invested in the vehicle for the repairs. The contact requested that all funds be returned, and the dealer take the vehicle back. The dealer ended communications.
Sep 09, 2025
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS SUCCESSFULLY RESTARTED AFTER THE INITIAL ATTEMPT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON A PREVIOUS OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO STALL AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.
Nov 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER WOULD INSTALL TWO KEY RINGS AND AN INSERT IN THE KEY SLOT OR A COVER OVER A KEY HEAD ON ALL IGNITION KEYS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Oct 06, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED TWO DEALERS AND WAS NOT ABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Mar 27, 2015
BREAK IN WIRING CIRCUIT ON PASSENGER SIDE DOOR , FROM WATER LEAKING INTO THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM OF THE DOOR. ALSO REAR COMPARTMENT FUSE BLOCK OVER HEATED AND BURNT. NEED RECALL INFORMATION FOR THIS PROBLEM, AS WE PAID $1116.54 TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM FOR OUR GRANDSONS CAR. *TR
Feb 10, 2015
+ 21 more complaints for this component
STEERING
12 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND EXTREME FORCE WAS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THE RACK AND THE PINION NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000.
Oct 27, 2014
100% STEERING FAILURE NO WARNING. LOCATED AT CADILLAC DEALER. *TR
Jun 17, 2008
WHEN I PURCHASED MY CADILLAC, IT HAD 22,000 MILES ON IT. THERE WAS A "BUMPING" IN THE STEERING WHEN I TURNED AT SLOW SPEEDS. I COMPLAINED ABOUT IT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. 1. THE DEALER REPAIRED A BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT, DIDN'T FIX IT. 2. THE DEALER CHANGED THE RACK & PINION, DIDN'T FIX IT. 3. THE DEALER CHANGED THE TIE ROD ENDS, DIDN'T FIX IT. 4. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TIGHTENED UP LOOSE BOLTS IN THE FRONT END, DIDN'T FIX IT. 5. FINALLY, I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO TOLD ME THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD HAVE TO BE CHANGED AND WOULD COST ABOUT $1,300. *JB WHEN I OBJECTED, BECAUSE I STILL AM NOT SURE IF THEY CAN FIX THE PROBLEM, THEY TOLD ME THAT IT MIGHT LOCK UP. WELL, I FEEL LIKE THAT SINCE THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN THERE SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR, AND THEY HAVE TRIED UNSUCCESSFULLY MANY TIMES TO FIX IT, THEY SHOULD FIX IT FREE. OF COURSE THEY DON'T THINK SO. *JB
Aug 23, 2006
DATES AND MILEAGE INFO PROVIDED ARE APPROXIMATE. TIE ROD FAILURE AT 32,000 MILES REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. COMPANY'S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT WILL NOT MOVE SAFETY CONCERNS TO A HIGHER LEVEL, NOR WILL THEY PROVIDE ASSURANCES ABOUT FUTURE SAFETY, NOR DO THEY OFFER ANY OTHER REMEDY TO PROVIDE A FEELING OF SAFETY AND PEACE OF MIND. PLEASE SEE E-MAILS SENT UNDER SEPARATE COVER TO EMAIL ADDRESS SHOWN ON YOUR SITE. *JB
Jun 24, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THAT HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS STEERING PROBLEMS. HAD RACK AND PINION REPLACED ON 02/7/02 ON 02/09 THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. PUMP FAILED AGAIN ON 02/11. NO PROBLEMS UNTIL 12/4/02 WHEN POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED AGAIN. CONSUMER IS VERY CONCERNED BECAUSE IN ALL INSTANCES THE STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING POSING A SAFETY HAZARD. TS
Dec 10, 2002
+ 7 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
10 complaints
I WAS NOT REALLY SURE WHAT TO PUT IN THE AFFECTED PARTS AREA BUT DURING MY CRASH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF. *TR
Nov 03, 2014
2001 DEVILLE CADILLAC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS REAR ENDED WHILE STOPPED, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB
Sep 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, SHE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SHOULDER AND HEAD INJURIES, THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES, AND BOTH REAR SIDE PASSENGER'S SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. ALL OF THE OCCUPANTS REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS RULED AS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.
Aug 27, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION AND WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 10/09/14*LJ UPDATED 5/13/2015 *JS
Aug 22, 2014
I WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH WITH MY 2001 CADILLAC DTS. NEITHER THE DRIVER NOR PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *TR
Jan 09, 2009
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
10 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING SOUND AND THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE ROD THAT INSERTS INTO THE BRAKE ARM BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED. HE MANAGED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKES AND PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO A LOWER GEAR. HE DROVE TO HIS RESIDENCE AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. THE CONTACT PLACED THE ROD BACK IN PLACE. HE HAS SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR WORK. HE BELIEVES A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED BECAUSE THE BRAKING RODS SHOULD NOT DETACH SO EASILY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 87,000. UPDATED 03/04/09. *LJ UPDATED 03/04/09. *JB
Feb 09, 2009
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN ON MY 2001 CADILLAC DHS. THE FAILURE HAPPENED BETWEEN THE CONNECTION FOR THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE ACTUATOR. RESULT: ZERO BRAKING. PLEASE HELP ME GET THIS FIXED. I HAVE THE BILL FOR THIS REPAIR. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY AN APPARENT FAILURE OF A "C" CLIP. I NOTIFIED NTSB MONTHS AGO AND HAVE YET TO HAVE A FOLLOW UP, THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER. *TR
Mar 09, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE BRAKE FLUID INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT WHEN DEPRESSED AND BRAKE FLUID WAS ADDED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE THAT CONNECTED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND EDCM MODULE WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING THE LINE TO WEAR AND BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT BE OF ASSISTANCE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 78,915 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,300. UPDATED 01/11/08. *LJ THE BRAKE LINE WAS REPLACED. UPDATED
Oct 19, 2007
TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE. SEPARATION OF BRAKE PEDAL FROM BRAKE ACTUATOR LINKAGE. *JB
Oct 12, 2007
BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND THE VEHICLE LOST BRAKE POWER. THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AFTER ACCELERATING TO 20 MPH. THIS RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER REAR ENDING ANOTHER MOTORIST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK AS OF 5/15/04 NEITHER THE GM INSPECTOR NOR THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE A REPORT. *NM
Jun 04, 2004
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VISIBILITY
9 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR BEGAN TO TURN A BRONZE COLOR AND WAS OBSCURED HIS VISION. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY INFORMED HIM THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE MIRROR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
Nov 30, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE BROKEN. THE FAILURE HAS PREVENTED HIM FROM OPENING AND CLOSING THE WINDOWS. THE CONTACT REFUSED TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND PAY THE REPAIR COST TO HAVE THE REGULATORS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT AWAITING A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000. UPDATED 03/01/10 *BF CADILLAC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THEY WOULD NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDOW REGULATOR. UPDATED 03/04/10.*JB GM INFORMED THE CONSUMER THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE THIRD WINDOW REGULATOR. UPDATED 05/05/10.*JB
Feb 04, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR WINDOWS IN HER VEHICLE FELL DOWN AND WOULD NOT ROLL BACK UP. THE REPAIR WOULD COST BETWEEN $400-$600. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CALIBRATOR WAS MADE OF PLASTIC AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Jun 22, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REGULATOR ASSEMBLIES ON BOTH FRONT WINDOWS AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. THE WINDOWS WOULD COST $1,500 TO REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 180,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 03/17/09. *LJ UPDATED 03/17/09.*JB
Feb 26, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. AFTER THE CONTACT LOWERED THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW, IT WOULD NOT GO BACK UP. SHE COULD HEAR THE WINDOW MOTOR ATTEMPTING TO TAKE THE WINDOW BACK UP, BUT IT FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR CABLE FAILED. THE REPAIR WOULD COST $650. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 36,450. UPDATED 09/15/08 *BF UPDATED 09/17/08. *JB
Jul 22, 2008
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SUSPENSION
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING BATTERY ACID. AS A RESULT, THE REAR AXLE DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 177,000.
Jul 18, 2016
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THERE WAS A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
Dec 13, 2006
THE VEHICLE WANDERED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE BOLTS WHERE LOOSE ON THE FRONT END. *NLM THE VEHICLE WANDERED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE BOLTS WHERE LOOSE ON THE FRONT END. CONSUMER WENT TO CAPITOL CADILLAC WITH A NOISE AND STEERING PROBLEM. THEY FOUND A LOOSE BOLT, AND TIGHTENED IT. SAIT IT WAS OUT OF LINE AS A RESULT. *MR
Apr 17, 2003
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE PULLS SEVERLY TO THE LEFT AND THE FRONT SUSPENSION DIVES DOWN.*JB
May 28, 2002
FRONT END WIGGLES AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. ALSO, MAKES A LOUD NOISE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAD TO REPLACE WHEEL BEARING. *AK
Nov 30, 2001
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. HE REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND PUMP THE BRAKES IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. HE THEN SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND ONCE RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE WAS RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,900 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,200. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jun 15, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SUDDENLY STUCK. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 65 MPH; THE CONTACT PUMPED THE BRAKE DPEDAL, SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND BACK INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 128,000.
Oct 18, 2010
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND WOULD NOT STOP. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO ATTEMPT TO APPLY BRAKE PRESSURE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS PUT IN NEUTRAL THEN INTO PARK AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED THAT IDLE AIR CONTROL MODULE WAS STICKING IN THE HIGH POSITION. ALSO, THE FORCE IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO PARK CAUSED THE MOTOR MOUNTS TO FRACTURE. THE IDLE AIR CONTROL MODULE AND MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED. *AK
Aug 16, 2006
WHILE ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEED THROTTLE STUCK. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO BELOW 2200 RPM. THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN NEUTRAL AND THE CONSUMER TRIED RACING THE ENGINE, BUT IT STILL WOULD NOT GO BELOW 2200 RPM. AFTER SHUTTING ENGINE DOWN, WENT BACK TO NORMAL OPERATION AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT RECURRED. *BF *NM
May 13, 2005
CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS THE BRAKES CONSIDERABLY AND FOR SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATES. *JG
Feb 25, 2002
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TIRES
7 complaints
TIRE HAS SEVERE TREAD SEPARATION IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AROUND TIRE. THE LARGEST SEPARATION INCLUDES APPROXIMATELY 30% OF THE TREAD ON ONE SIDE OF TIRE. TREAD SEPARATED ON DOT SERIAL SIDE OF TIRE. THE TIRE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MY MOTHER'S 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. NOT SURE OF DATE TREAD SEPARATION COMMENCED BUT I DISCOVERED THE TREAD SEPARATION IN DECEMBER 2010. THE VEHICLE BELONGED TO MY FATHER WHEN THE TIRE WAS INSTALLED IN 2007. HE BECAME ILL IN 2008 BEFORE EVENTUALLY DYING IN 2009. SO VERY FEW MILES WERE PUT ON THE CAR/TIRE BY DECEMBER 2010. THE TIRE HAD APPROXIMATELY 14000 MILES ON IT IN DECEMBER 2010. *TR
Mar 15, 2011
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. TIRE LOOKED GOOD (GOOD TREAD-NO SIGN OF WEAR) 75,071 MILES ON CAR. NOT REPAIRABLE- NEEDED NEW TIRE 10/11/07 FLAT TIRE ON LOCAL STREET. AGAIN GOOD TREAD AND NO SIGN OF WEAR 85,424 MILES ON CAR - NEEDED NEW TIRE 5/29/08 FLAT TIRE WHILE RIDING ON RT 95 - GOOD TREAD AND NO SIGN OF WEAR. 90,002 MILES ON ARE - NEEDED NEW TIRE WE ARE A RETIRED COUPLE WHO TAKE CARE OUR CAR (INCLUDING TIRES). WHILE I CAN UNDERSTAND 1 FLAT TIRE AND POSSIBLY A 2ND FLAT TIRE BUT WHEN WE HAD THE 3RD FLAT TIRE WE SUSPECT A DEFECT. WE WROTE TO MICHELIN AND THEY SENT US TO A TIRE DEALER TO CHECK THE REMAINING TIRE. THE TIRE MANAGER PUT IT ON THE LIFT AND SAID HE AGREED THAT THE TIRE WAS GOOD - GOOD TREAD AND NO WEAR. BECAUSE WE WERE AFRAID OF MORE FLATS HE REMOVED THE TIRES FROM THE RIMS - CLEANED THEM OUT - REPLACED THE STEMS AND PUT THEM BACK ON THE CAR. EACH FLAT THAT WE BROUGHT IN (3 DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOPS) THE SHOP SAID THE TIRE WAS GOOD , THERE SEEMED TO BE A "BUBBLE" WHICH THEY SAID COULD BE A STEM PROBLEM. I AM WRITING BECAUSE OF A TV STORY ON THE BOSTON CHANNEL ON FAULTY STEMS MADE IN CHINA. IF THERE ARE FAULTY STEMS OUT THERE THE PUBLIC SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS TO AVOID ACCIDENTS AND POSSIBLY DEATHS. (IT WAS NO FUN PULLED OVER ON RT 95 WHILE CARS WERE WHIZZING BY - IT WAS SCARY AND DANGEROUS.) WE SIMPLY HAVE NO OTHER EXPLANATION AS TO WHY WE HAD 3 FLAT TIRES IN 2 YEARS ON "GOOD TIRES". NO SIGN OF WEAR - GOOD TREAD - NO NAILS, GLASS - NOTHING. WHY ARE WE GETTING FLATS??WE ARE AVAILABLE IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT US. 508-240-1939 OR 772-834-6695 ROSEANN MAZJANIS . PS - AS I PROCEEDED WITH THIS REPORT THERE WERE 3 OPTIONS FOR MY KIND OF TIRE - I COULD NOT FIND THOSE NUMBERS ON THE TIRE SO JUST PICKED THE FIRST ONE - THIS MIGHT NOT BE THE ACTUAL TIRE THAT I HAVE BUT YOUR SITE JUST GAVE ME 3 OPTIONS. *TR
Jun 30, 2008
WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A TREAD SEPARATION ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE GOODYEAR, MODEL EAGLE, SIZE P235/55R17. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Jul 21, 2003
NAR 05/28/2003 *MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH VIBRATIONS AND PULLING, THE TIRES WERE BALANCED AND SERVICE BRAKES WERE REPLACED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *CB
May 28, 2003
THE CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE DISCUSSING IF THE WARRENTY SHOULD COVER IT, THIS SHOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM WITH ANY CAR THAT HAS 27,000 MILES TS
Oct 02, 2002
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SEAT BELTS
7 complaints
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK IN MY 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE WHEN I HIT BRAKES SUDDENLY MY DAUGHTER HIT THE DASH AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT. I CALLED CADILLAC AND THE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS ITEMS WHICH I FIND HARD TO BELIEVE. MAYBE I SHOULD FILE SUIT BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. *TR
Feb 18, 2008
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED. THE LOCK MECHANISM BROKE ON IMPACT.*MR WHILE TURNING ONTO A STREET THE DRIVER DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO AVOID A VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND AS A RESULT THE DRIVER REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCK MECHANISM BROKE ON IMPACT. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *NM *JB
Aug 20, 2004
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND BOTH DRIVER/PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS BROKE INTO PIECES UPON IMPACT. THIS RESULTED IN THE DRIVER/PASSENGER IMPACTING THE STEERING WHEEL AND DASHBOARD. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *SCC *JB
Aug 07, 2003
DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL UNTIL THE MANUFACTURER SENT AN INVESTIGATOR TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE RECALL, VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE PASSENGER. *JB....*AK
Feb 25, 2003
THE DEALER STATED THEY NEVER RECEIVED INSTRUCTIONS OR PARTS FOR THE SEAT BELT RECALL 02 V 227 000. *PH *JB
Feb 07, 2003
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ENGINE
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED, THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT A FAILURE CODE COULD NOT BE LOCATED. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED HER THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE UPPER AND LOWER CRANK SHIFT POSITION SENSORS, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL. THE SENSORS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 103,000.
Apr 14, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Oct 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A MEDIAN. NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED. UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Aug 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE RESEALED DUE TO A LEAK COMING FROM THE VALVES. THE CONTACT ALSO TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED THE WATER PUMP, THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE VALVE COVER GASKET. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Aug 18, 2014
THE ENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING AND IT TAKE A FEW TRIES TO START IT AGAIN. *TR
Jul 01, 2014
+ 1 more complaint for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5 complaints
VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD STOP RUNNING WHEN YOU LET OFF THE GAS AT SLOWER SPEED. WOULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING. WAS INTERMITTENT. WOULD HAPPEN A FEW TIMES AND THEN GO AWAY. WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE "IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE". PT# 88893284. OLD PART IS AVAILABLE. 2001 CADILLAC 82,423 MILES. *TR
May 06, 2008
GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE CAR PIN HOLE IN GAS LINE, AT COWL, WORN OUT LINE AT CLAMP, CLAMP TOO HARD FOR PLASTIC GAS LINE CAUSING GAS TO LEAK OUT ABOVE ENGINE GAS LINE REPLACED. I HAVE THE OLD PART. *TR
Mar 29, 2008
THE OIL LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT O RINGS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK
Jan 06, 2004
WHILE IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE ACTED LIKE IT WAS OUT OF GAS OR LOW IN GAS, BUT IT PICKED UP SPEED NORMALLY. THE REPAIR TECHNICIAN COULDN'T GET THE VEHICLE TO REPEAT THE PROBLEM. NO REPAIR WAS DONE TO VEHICLE. *JG
Sep 17, 2002
ACCRODING TO THE FUEL ECONOMY INFO. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD GET: CITY 17 MPG AND HIGHWAY 27 MPG. THIS VEHICLE CONSUMES AT BEST WITH ADDITIVES ON HIGHWAY 18.9 MPG. *YH
Jul 11, 2001
STRUCTURE
3 complaints
WHEN I ENTERED THE CAR ONE DAY THE DASHBOARD HAD FALLEN WITHOUT ME KNOWING WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I ASKED AROUND TO SEE IF IT WAS A WAY TO FIX IT OR IF THEY HAD KNOWN ANYONE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I USE MY VEHICLE TO GET BACK AND FORTH TO WORK AND IT'S THE ONLY CAR I HAVE BUT THE CONDITION OF THE CAR IS GETTING WORSE AND THE DASHBOARD IS COMING APART MORE.
Aug 27, 2019
SUNVISOR BLOCKS MY VIEW OUT THE FRONT WINDOW. IT IS AN ASSEMBLY WITH TWO VISORS. THE SMALL VISOR INTERFERES WITH THE MAIN VISOR. I CAN NOT SEE A TRAFFIC SIGNAL WITH THE SUN VISOR DOWN. IT IS FINE FOR SHORT PEOPLE, BUT NOT FOR ME. DT
Nov 13, 2002
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL # 01V172000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01039 CONCERNING SUNVISOR FAILURE. CALLED DEALER ABOUT GETTING AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS. CONSUMER KEPT CALLING DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD BY SERVICE MANGER THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK CONSUMER STILL HAS NOT RECEIVED RECALL REPAIRS. *JB
Dec 07, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
3 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 27 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND WAS DRIVEN HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED UNDER AN IGNITION SWITCH RELATED RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
Feb 09, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO SMOKING AND OVERHEATING. THE SENSOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FOR OVERHEATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED THE HEAD GASKET. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RODS AND CRANK SHAFT PLUS THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO GET THE PARTS FROM THE AUTHORIZED DEALER TO REPLACE THE ENGINE , RODS AND THE CRANK SHAFT. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED AND GETTING AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO PURCHASE THE PART FROM THE MANUFACTURER BUT THE PART WAS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND WAS WAITING FOR PARTS TO REMEDY THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE ENGINE FAILURE AND THE RECALL REPAIR DUE TO THE PARTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000. UPDATED 10/07/14*LJ
Aug 27, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000. UPDATED 10/02/14*LJ UPDATED 3/3/2015 *JS
Aug 19, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A LIGHT POST. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON ANOTHER OCCASION WHERE THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Oct 01, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY REMAINED STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,000.
Sep 30, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECENTLY RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Sep 29, 2014
WHEELS
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL SPLIT IN TWO PIECES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN TO BE EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH ECLIPSE AFTERMARKET GROUP WHEELS. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE WHEELS WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 141,000.
Jun 03, 2010
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL SPRING BROKE, AND THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE LOWERED AND RUB ON THE TIRES.*JB CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *MJ
Jul 03, 2002
SPINDLE BOLTS ON LEFT FRONT WHEEL BROKE, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF WHEN CONSUMER PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED SPINDLE BOLTS CAUSED PROBLEM. *AK *YD
Dec 03, 2001
POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR ON DASHBOARD IS TOO SMALL TO SEE.*MR THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT IT'S A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AND IT CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS TRYING TO FIND THE GEAR YOU WANT. PLEASE RESPOND PROMPTLY IN RESOLVING MATTERS. *CB
Sep 17, 2003
WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE SHIFT LEVER HIDES SOME OF DASH FUNCTIONS FROM VIEW. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE ABOUT IT. *AK
Feb 01, 2002
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DIC MESSAGE CENTER INDICATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE CHECKED, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH WAS NEEDED, CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE REPAIRS TO BE COMPLETED BUT WHEN HE ARRIVED TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON ORDER, CONSUMER THEN DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME PARKED IT IN THE DRIVEWAY AND MOMENTS LATER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A NEIGHBOR THAT THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ACROSS THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE, CONSUMER WENT TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT WOULD NOT START IN PARK, CONSUMER THEN TOOK IT OUT OF PARK AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND STARTED THE VEHICLE, AFTER THE NECESSARY REPAIRS WERE MADE, CONSUMER PROCEEDED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE JUMPED INTO NEUTRAL WHICH HAPPENED TWICE, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO MECHANIC, AND WAS ADVISED TO DRIVE WITH THE TRACTION ON INSTEAD OF OFF, WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING ALL THE WAY IN TO DRIVE.*YH
Jul 20, 2001
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
REAR PASSENGER ELECTRIC WINDOW DROPPED INTO DOOR SITTING IN DRIVEWAY,1 WEEK LATER FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW DROPPED INTO DOOR. NOW THE DRIVERS WINDOW HAS DROPPED. THATS 3 WINDOWS INOPERABLE IN MONTH AND A HALF. SOMETHING IS DEFINITELY WRONG! *TR
Feb 24, 2010
I HAVE NOW REPLACED 3 WINDOW REGULATORS IN MY 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. IT IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE WINDOW STAYS DOWN AND I FEEL UNSAFE IN MY CAR. IT IS ALSO THE DEAD OF WINTER AND HAD TO TAKE MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL WITH THE WINDOW IN THE DOWN POSITION WITH THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE OF 10 DEGREES IN HER SKI OUTFIT. ONE REGULATOR IS ACCEPTABLE AND MAYBE A FLUKE BUT 3 IS UNACCEPTABLE. BLOGGING ON THE NET HAVE NOTED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. GM USES A PLASTIC PIECE NOT METAL AND THIS IS THE FAILURE OF THE PART. *TR
Mar 11, 2009
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
CONSUMER STATES WHILE CHANGING THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE, THE JACK SNAPPED DOWN AND BEND THE RIM. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Jul 21, 2003
THE DIRECTION DISPLAY ON THE REARVIEW MIRROR IS INOPERATIVE, DEALER REPLACED WIRING. *JG
Sep 17, 2002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF THE HORN BEING DIFFICULT TO USE AND IS VIRTUALLY NON-EXISTANT. ALSO THE TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT SHUT OFF AFTER MAKING A TURN. IT TAKES A SHARP TURN TO CLICK THE SIGNAL LIGHT OFF. *JG
Feb 25, 2002
CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF THE HORN BEING DIFFICULT TO USE AND IS VIRTUALLY NON-EXISTANT. ALSO THE TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT SHUT OFF AFTER MAKING A TURN. IT TAKES A SHARP TURN TO CLICK THE SIGNAL LIGHT OFF. *JG
Feb 25, 2002
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
All light come on in engine
Feb 06, 2022
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THE DASHBOARD IS LITERALLY FALLING DOWN IN TO YOUR LEGS AND FEET. I HAD A LARGE PIECE FALL ON MY LEGS AND FEET WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY WORK DONE ON THE CAR WHERE THEY HAVE TO REMOVE THE DASHBOARD. THERE ARE PIECES OF BLACK PLASTIC THAT FALL OUT OF THE DASHBOARD AREA ALL THE TIME. I HAVE HAD TO TAPE THE LIGHT SWITCHES INTO PLACE WITH DUCT TAPE. AND THE RADIO AND A/C CONTROL AREA I HAVE PROPED UP WITH A SHELF BRACKET TO TRY AND HOLD IT IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A COUNTY ROAD WHEN THE LARGE PIECE FELL DOWN.
Jun 10, 2019
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING. IN ADDITION, THE "CHECK SERVICE AIR LEVELING SYSTEM" AND "BATTERY CHARGING" WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Sep 18, 2018
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END CRASH GOING 48MPH AND THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG OR ANY OTHER AIR DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS SO MUCH DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END THAT THE CAR WAS TOTALED A COMPLETE LOSS. I WOULD LIKE CAR TO BE INSPECTED FOR FAULTY AIR BAGS AND ALSO FRONT END FOR FAULTY EQUIPMENT AS DID NOT HOLD UP WELL WITH CRASH. THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAD 78,000 MILES AND WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION PRIOR TO CRASH. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS AND WITH THAT MUCH DAMAGE AND SPEED THEY SHOULD OF BEEN DEPLOYED THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY VIOLATION. I WAS DRIVING EAST BOUND AT 48 MPH CAR IN FRONT SLAMMED ON BRAKES I TRIED TO AVOID THEM AND WENT TO THE RIGHT BUT THERE WAS A POLE AND ANOTHER TRUCK SO I PULLED BACK TO LEFT AND IT THE CAR IN THE REAR. AT NO TIME DID THE AIR BAGS DEPLOY I WOULD LIKE AN INVESTIGATION STARTED PRIOR TO CAR BEING TOTALED AND REMOVED BY INSURANCE COMPANY. *TR
Oct 19, 2016
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD START AFTER MANIPULATING THE WIRING HARNESS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
Oct 07, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY FIRST WINDOW BROKE ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. MY SECOND ONE 3 WEEKS AGO AND TONIGHT A THIRD. CAN CADILLAC BE RESPONSIBLE AND CAN THEY BE MADE TO TAKE CARE OF THESE COSTS?
Aug 27, 2015
STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
WINDOW REGULATORS ARE FAULTY. WHEN THEY BREAK THE WINDOW GLASS FALLS TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR PANEL. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ESPECIALLY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. AN INTERNET SEARCH REVEALS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CADILLAC. *TR
Nov 19, 2014
AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO DISPLAY THE CORRECT SPEED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD SPORADICALLY ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250,980.
Nov 14, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WOULD NOT STAY IN PARK. *TGW THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED, FOR NO REASON. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE, THE BELT TENSIONER AND CRANK AND OIL SENSORS. *JB
Oct 01, 2014
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 6 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED, LOST POWER STEERING, AND STALLED. A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Aug 22, 2014
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A TREE AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED SHORTLY AFTERWARDS. THE VEHICLE DID NOT SHUT OFF AFTER THE CRASH AND CAUSED SPARKS AND FUEL FUMES TO ENTER THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE POLICE HAD TO CUT THE WIRES AND DETACH THE BATTERY IN ORDER TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BROKEN TAILBONE, A CRACKED STERNUM, AND BRUISES AND CONTUSIONS ACROSS THE CHEST. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 10/02/14*LJ UPDATED 3/2/15 *JS
Aug 19, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. TWO PASSENGERS WERE INJURED AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Aug 18, 2014
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
I PUT MY CAR IN DRIVE AND IT FELT AND SOUNDED LIKE THE ENTIRE FRONT END FELL OUT,MY ELECTRIC SHOWS EVERYTHING WORKS , HAVE ALSO HAD WEIRD THING COME UP THAT I CAN NOT TURN SECURITY OFF, IT STARTED OVER HEATING I HAVE FIXED EVERYTHING BUT WILL STILL GET EXTREMELY HOT FOR NO REASON. *TR
Jun 17, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY HARD TO MANEUVER. THE SERVICE ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH BOTH SENSORS CONTINUING TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND THE POWER STEERING HOSES. THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED TWICE BEFORE AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, IT STARTED VIBRATING. SHE RETURNED TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY INFORMED HER THE MOTOR MOUNT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALL FOUR POWER WINDOW MOTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED, AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE ABS AND TRACTION SYSTEM FAILED. THE POWER STEERING HOSE LINE WAS REPLACED TWICE. UPDATED 07/16/14 UPDATED 08/11/14*LJ UPDATED 08/23/2017*CT
Jun 13, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS,INTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
1 complaint
I HAVE NO LIGHTS INSIDE, NO BACKUP LIGHTS, IT IS MISFIRING, IT CUTS OFF AS I AM DRIVING,SEAT BELT WILL NOT LUCK ON PASSENGER SIDE. *JS
Jun 13, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ON 1-26 AND EXIT ON NORTH MEETING ST RD. NORTH CHARLESTON SC WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT THE CAR WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER THE POWER STEERING LINE WAS DAMAGED DUE TO DESIGN DEFECT. THE IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED AND CAR COULD NOT START. BRAKES TRACTION SYSTEM LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT STAY ON CAR USED 2QTS OF OIL A MONTH THE AIR CONDITIONER FAN WIRE SMELL LIKE IT WAS BURNING AFTER FAN QUIT WORKING. *TR
Jun 11, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
CAR KEEPS STALLING OUT (AT LIGHT, WHILE DRIVING, ETC) WITH THE CAUSE APPARENTLY ATTRIBUTED TO A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. I HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED (FOR A CHARGE OF $496) AT MIDWAY CADILLAC IN POKOMOKE MD (AFTER HAVING CAR TOWED THERE ON FEB 14, 2014, BECAUSE AT THAT TIME, HAD DIFFICULTY EVEN GETTING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH). THE PROBLEM I WAS HAVING WITH IT STALLING OUT PERSISTS, EVEN AFTER THE NEW IGNITION SWITCH. WRITING BECAUSE THE IGNITION-SWITCH-RELATED PROBLEMS I AM HAVING APPEAR TO BE THE SAME OR SIMILAR TO OTHER GM CARS WHICH ARE CURRENTLY BEING RECALLED DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS. PLEASE INCLUDE THE CADILLAC DEVILLE 2001 INTO YOUR INVESTIGATION REGARDING FAULTY IGNITION SWITCHES OF GM-MADE CARS. *TR
Mar 13, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55MPH TRAFFIC SUDDENLY CAME TO A STOP. I HAD TO MAKE A PANIC STOP AT WHICH TIME THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. THE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR, THANKFULLY I PULLED THE SHIFT LEVER TO LOW AND PUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON TO KEEP FROM HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. WHEN I GOT HOME I JACKED UP THE CAR TO TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THE BRAKE LINES COMPLETELY RUSTED, AND A RUPTURE IN THE ACTUAL LINE. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH CADILLAC BRAKE LINES(USING CHEAP MATERIALS). *TR
Apr 06, 2013
SEAT BELTS,ENGINE
1 complaint
ADDING OIL TO CAR FROM A QUART (ONCE A MONTH)TO NOW WEEKLY. ALSO PASSENGER SEATBELT TROUBLE BUCKLING,ANTIFREEZE LEAK WHEN CAR IS PARKED. *TR
Nov 19, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN BRAKING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO CRUISE TO A STOP AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKES LINES WERE RUSTED COMPLETELY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR AND FRONT BRAKES PADS, THE ROTORS AND REPLACED THE REAR AND FRONT BRAKES LINES AND CALIBERS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,019 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 91,000. UPDATED 10/31/12*LJ UPDATED 10/31/12
Sep 28, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
2001 DEVILLE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR IS ERRATIC, SHOWING THREE BARS AND THEN JUMPING TO ALMOST FULL CAUSING ME TO RUN OUT GAS. THE CAR HAS 140,000 MILES ON IT. NOW I HAVE HAD TO USE MY TRIP ODOMETER AS A FUEL GAUGE, KNOWING HOW MANY MILES PER GALLON I AVERAGE. I HAVE HEARD THIS A COMMON PROBLEM IN GM VEHICLES NEWER THAN 2008. I ALSO HEAR THAT THIS IS EXPENSIVE TO FIX. *TR
May 02, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND CRASHED INTO SEVERAL TREES AT FULL SPEED. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT INJURED HER HEAD AND BACK DURING THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 29,000. UPDATED 09/01/09. *LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE ABS DID NOT OPEARTE AS IT WAS DESIGNED. UPDATED 09/03/09.*JB
Aug 12, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
$3440.72 OF REPAIRS FROM JAN 05 TO AUG 06, INCLUDES AIR BAGS, COMPUTER PROBLEMS, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, AIR CONDITIONER,FUEL PUMP,WATER PUMP,ELECTRIC SEAT HEATER,ETC. ON A 2001 CADILLAC DTS WITH 60038 MILES. ALL FIXED BY DEALER AND EXTENDED WARRANTY. WE PAID #50.00 DEDUCTIBLE FOR EACH TRIP TO SERVICE DEPT. 8 TIMES SINCE JAN 05. THE COMPLAINT IS REGARDING THE NUMBER OF TIMES WE HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A VEHICLE AND THE NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON A CAR THAT IS SUPPOSE TO BE WELL MADE, AND OF COURSE IS VERY EXPENSIVE. WE ARE SELLING THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE IT IS NOT RELIABLE AND WILL HAVE TO WITHDRAW SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS TO MAKE UP THE DIFFERENCE OF THE SALE VALUE AND WHAT WE OWE. WE WOULD BE KEEPING THE CAR UNTIL PAID FOR IF THERE HAD NOT BEEN SO MANY PROBLEMS. THIS CAR IS KEPT IN A GARAGE AT ALL TIMES,AND WE HAVE IT SERVICED EVERY 3000 MILES AND HAVE DONE THIS SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR IN DEC 2003. PLEASE CONTACT US REGARDING ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED. THANK YOU. *JB
Sep 10, 2006
VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
2001 DEVILLE SIDE VIEW MIRROR HAS A CHEMICAL THAT DARKENS THE GLASS WHEN A BRIGHT LIGHT IS DIRECTED INTO THE MIRROR. *TS *JB
Jun 20, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE NAVIGATING SLOWLY THROUGH A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN DIRECTLY TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY WERE UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM THROUGH THE VEHICLE'S BUILT IN DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. *AK
Jan 03, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE WAS STALLING AND JUMPING. THIS IS HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS 4 TIMES. THEY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CAR WAS STALLING EVEN IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONSUMER IS GETTING A RENTAL WHEN THE DEALER IS WORKING ON THE CAR. THE CAR HAS HAD DIAGNOSTIC TESTING DONE. THE OWNER SAYS THAT THE CAR IS UNDER WARRANTY. THE DEALER CAN NOT GET THE CAR INTO THE SHOP TILL NEXT WEEK. AND THE OWNER IS NOW GOING TO HAVE TO PAY FOR THE RENTAL FEE FROM THE DEALERSHIP. THE OWNER IS HAVING ISSUES ON HER WARRANTY ALSO. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED SENSORS, GASKETS AND ROTORS, MOTOR MOUNTS, REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER. THE OWNER DOES HAVE ANY IDEA ON THE CAUSE. THE COMPONENT THAT I AM CHOOSING IS OTHER. NO ONE KNOWS WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. SPEED IS NOT A FACTOR.*AK
Aug 18, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DT: WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER PUTS FOOT ON THE BRAKES, AND THEN PUTS FOOT BACK ON THE GAS, AND THE VEHICLE DIES. THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT THERE ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE HAND. THEN THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, AND STAYS ON FOR 2 OR 3 DAYS. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE YET, WAITING ON GM TO RECOMMEND.*AK *SB
Jun 08, 2005
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT OF ALIGNMENT,DUE TO INTERIOR BREAKAGE FAILURE CAUSED BY POOR CONSTRUCTION OR INFERIOR MATERIAL. REPLACED BY DEALER THREE TIMES, ONE UNIT CAME IN FROM GM BROKE IN BOX. DEALER HAS OR HAD PARTS. NOTIFIED GM.*AK
Feb 23, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THERE WAS A SHORT UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM DASHBOARD. CONTACTED DEALER WHO WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANTHING. *AK CONSUMER CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WHO TOOK DOWN THE INFO AND NEVER PICKED UP THE VEHICLE. THE INFORMATION WAS NEVER PASSED ON TO THE DISPATCHER. THE FUMES ALMOST CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE A COLLISION WHILE GOING 65 MILES PER HOUR. CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASE. THE ENGINE LIGHT KEPT ILLUMINATING AND THE BRAKE HOSE WAS LOOSE. CONSUMER TRIED TO HAVE THE DEALER BUY THE VEHICLE BACK BUT THEY REFUSED. *JG
Aug 12, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
BRAKES HAVE FAILED, AND VEHICLE DIED ON IN MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP FOR 43 TIMES. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS DIM FOR NO REASON. *AK
Jul 18, 2002
SEATS
1 complaint
MR. ROSS CIRINCIONE IS WRITING ON BEHALF OF MS. CIANCIOLO STATING THAT A DEFECT IN THE BUCKET SEAT HEATING ELEMENT CAUSE BURNT EDGES WITH A 2-3 INCH HOLE DIAMETER IN THE LEATHER AND A MELTED SEAT CUSHION UNDERNEATH. ALTHOUGH THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN ALERTING DEALERSHIPS TO THE PROBLEM, THE DEALERSHIP INSISTED THAT THE BURN HOLE MUST HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY HER LOCAL DETAILING SHOP. ONWER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *TT
Apr 29, 2002
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2001 CADILLAC Deville have?
The 2001 CADILLAC Deville currently has 190 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2001 CADILLAC Deville?
The most common problems reported for the 2001 CADILLAC Deville are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2001 CADILLAC Deville problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2001 CADILLAC Deville comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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