Cadillac Deville recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 983 owner complaints for the Cadillac Deville (model years 2000–2005). The most reported problem area is electrical system (283 complaints), followed by air bags (138 complaints). The 2002 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 95 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 167 | 13 | 4 | |
| 2003 | 4 | 145 | 15 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 5 | 176 | 20 | 2 | |
| 2001 | 4 | 175 | 23 | 3 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 225 | 25 | 4 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (225), 2002 (176) and 2001 (175). Among model years at least two years old, the 2005 has the fewest complaints on file (95).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Cadillac Deville model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 283 | 6 of 6 | |
| Air bags | 138 | 6 of 6 | |
| Steering | 138 | 6 of 6 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 131 | 6 of 6 | |
| Visibility | 99 | 6 of 6 |
Latest 8 of 10 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V355000 | Jun 23, 2014 | Electrical system: ignition | 2000–2005 | 3,141,731 |
| 03V238000 | Jul 1, 2003 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly | 2002–2003 | 102,212 |
| 03V051000 | Feb 14, 2003 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2003 | 130 |
| 02V227000 | Sep 5, 2002 | Seat belts: front, retractor | 2000–2002 | 269,169 |
| 02V222000 | Aug 9, 2002 | Air bags: frontal | 2002–2003 | 133,221 |
| 02V067000 | Mar 6, 2002 | Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) | 2002 | 249 |
| 01V172000 | May 23, 2001 | Structure: body | 2001 | 47,560 |
| 00V347000 | Oct 30, 2000 | Seat belts: front, buckle assembly | 2000–2001 | 116,682 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 106 complaints and a fire in 14 complaints; 111 people injured and 14 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.