1999 Cadillac Deville Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Deville years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Cadillac Deville. That ranks 5th out of 11 Deville model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (49 complaints, 26%), typically at around 76,000 miles. Complaints mention 17 crashes, 4 fires, 25 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 187owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 17complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Cadillac Deville problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 49 | 26% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 47 | 25% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 20 | 11% | 53,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 8% | 53,504 | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 7% | 29,100 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 5% | 71,850 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 4% | 87,706 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 4% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 3% | 48,700 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 3% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 3% | 88,767 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 2% | 64,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 2% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Cadillac Deville recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:side/window
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of the side impact sensor modules have quality problems that can cause an inadvertent deployment of the driver or passenger side impact air bags. These side air bags deploy with less force than a frontal air bag and are designed to minimize the risk of serious injury.
Risk: However, an occupant can receive some injury from a deployment.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and passenger side impact sensing modules. If the vehicle has had the side air bags temporarily disconected, the temporary disconnect will be removed before replacing the side impact sensing modules.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Inadvertent of side impact air bag (EA00004) — opened Feb 15, 2000, closed Sep 28, 2000, led to recall 00V217000.
- Inadvertent deployment of side air bag (PE99061) — opened Sep 27, 1999, closed Feb 15, 2000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 1999 Cadillac DeVille. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started overheating. The contact was able to pull over and had the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact was informed of an oil leak. The contact stated that the water pump, thermostat, reserve…
Hi.my car cadillac de ville de eleganсе1999 42000 miles 1 time changed the wheel. Tell us what the initial rating of this car was .corresponding to the euro 4 class ,to introduce it to europe?who can give you a security certificate?thanks
Car overheated while on freeway engine turned off left me with no steering or brakes.when car was bulit too short. Of header bolts were user.
Tl* the contact owned a 1999 cadillac deville. While making a turn, anti-freeze spilled onto the contact's foot. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the heater core burst due to an improper location and inadequate material. The manufacturer was notified of the…
My clear coat paint is pealling on the hood and roof really bad.
Other Cadillac Deville years
← 1998 Deville · 2000 Deville →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Deville | 95 | 1 |
| 2004 Deville | 167 | 1 |
| 2003 Deville | 145 | 4 |
| 2002 Deville | 176 | 5 |
| 2001 Deville | 175 | 4 |
| 2000 Deville | 225 | 5 |
| 1999 | 187 | 1 |
| 1998 Deville | 237 | 3 |
| 1997 Deville | 269 | 2 |
| 1996 Deville | 218 | 2 |
| 1995 Deville | 129 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Cadillac Deville?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 49 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Cadillac Deville?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Cadillac Deville a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Deville model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.