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1G6KD54Y02U••••••2002 Cadillac DEVILLE
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2002 Cadillac DEVILLE build (8 vs 3).
8on this build
148on the model
49builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 3Engine 3Steering 2Visibility 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemcrashSep 2009
The contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the engine stalled and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. As a result, the contact crashed into trees. The driver sustained injuries to the left ankle, concussion and bruises. The…
SteeringMay 2020
I was going to drop off some trash bags in dumpster around the block from my house.and was parked next to it at aptments street.I put the car in park turned off engine and removed the keys popped the trunk removed trash bags closed trunk and got back in driver seat placed key in…
EngineMay 2012
The contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle began to overheat while stopped. The vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic where the thermostat was replaced. The failure recurred after the repairs and the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic…
Engine And Engine CoolingSep 2007
2002 deville bought is used with 46,000 miles after driving it 1,500 miles I noticed it used 3 quarts of oil. Everyone I ask says it is excessive and I agree I can not get this taken care of on my own and I owe too much money on the car to get rid of it. Cadillac should fix this…
VisibilityNov 2006
I have had to replace 2 of my window regulators in the past month. Now that the regulator and motor are one part, this is a fairly pricey repair. The noise is very scary when the regulator goes and can definitely cause an accident
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G6KD54Y02U304535 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.