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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
1G6KD54Y15U••••••2005 Cadillac DEVILLE
That is about average for the 2005 Cadillac DEVILLE — 4 complaints per build across 22 builds.
5on this build
78on the model
22builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 3Engine 2Steering 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemSep 2015
Driving on a local freeway, my ignition switch to off. I was only going 55 mph in heavy traffice. I was able to place the car in neutral & restart the engine, but for a short period I was with limited braking and steering. Had my wife been driving I am certain the outcome would…
SteeringJun 2011
Temporary loss of power steering when driving through standing water puddles. Nearly impossible to steer for about 10 seconds, then returns to normal. Dealer can not duplicate. Reports splash shield intact, drive belt is not degraded and has proper tension to power steering…
Power TrainJul 2007
This northstar engine has leaked oil,(not burning it) since 40,000 miles. I use 2 or more quarts of oil between oil changes. It leaks whenever it is parked. I have spent monies on this, but it appears a major engine repair is needed. Some say, the bolts were too short, and…
Electrical SystemOct 2014
2005 cadillac deville. Consumer states car developed an ignition problem and had to pay to fix the problem. The consumer would like reimbursement
Electrical SystemJul 2012
Engine began to leak oil after 40000 miles. The company and dealership assured me this was normal. Longer I operated this car, more it began to leak. At first few drops, then later, 1-2 qts between oil changes. Today, it is worst. I have spent several thousand dollars related to…
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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 1G6KD54Y15U144718 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.