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1G6KD54Y3XU••••••1999 Cadillac DEVILLE
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 1999 Cadillac DEVILLE build (10 vs 4).
10on this build
144on the model
41builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 5Air Bags 2Steering 2Fuel System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2011
The contact owns a 1999 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the gauge temperature reading was extremely high when the vehicle was first started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic replaced the water pump, heater fan switch, thermostat and…
Power TrainNov 2008
The day I bought my car 10 minutes after receiving my car the service engine light came on. After doing a computer diagnostic on it 2 days later come to find out its my transmission code p0741 torch converter stuck off. That car shouldn't of passed inspections with service…
SuspensionAug 2008
The contact owns a 1999 cadillac deville. While driving between 60-70 mph, the vehicle would shimmy drastically. The independent mechanic advised the contact not to drive the vehicle over 50 mph. The front tie rod was replaced and a semi-alignment was performed. The axle hub…
SteeringMay 2003
Rack and pinion steering failed on my 1999 cadillac deville with only 33200 miles on it. It was 2 months out of warranty
Air BagsAug 2000
Driver side door air bag deployed by itself while driving. Incident nearly caused an accident and did cause hearing damage. It went off by itself !
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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 1G6KD54Y3XU788577 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.