2005 Cadillac Deville Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Deville years
- Fewer complaints than other years 11th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Cadillac Deville. That ranks 11th out of 11 Deville model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (34 complaints, 36%), typically at around 101,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 12 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 95owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 34 | 36% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 29 | 31% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 18 | 19% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 11% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 5% | 114,979 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 4% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | 15,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 3% | 69,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 129,050 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | 19,849 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 85,984 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 173,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 155,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Cadillac Deville recalls (1)
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Electrical system:ignition
Problem: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When you drive thru a puddle of water the power steering stops working. After a few minutes it works like normal. This has happened numerous times.
On the road failure of hydraulic brake line due to rust corrosion while driving on highway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph and attempted to make a turn, the steering wheel locked. No warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure progressed. The contact had to shut the vehicle off and…
My a/c runs at will. Off and on by itself. Running, stationary, and in motion. My headlights come on when i put the car in drive ever though they are turned off. My alternator was replaced and the battery and all checked out fine at two local parts /battery stores july 18th 2017. Both were replaced…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. The failure recurred and the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that there were no failures prior to the dealer repairing the…
Other Cadillac Deville years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 95 | 1 |
| 2004 Deville | 167 | 1 |
| 2003 Deville | 145 | 4 |
| 2002 Deville | 176 | 5 |
| 2001 Deville | 175 | 4 |
| 2000 Deville | 225 | 5 |
| 1999 Deville | 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 2005 Cadillac Deville?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 34 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Cadillac Deville?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.