Cadillac Deville Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 317 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Cadillac Deville across 11 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (52). The words owners use most often: “head gasket” (6% of reports).
- 317engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $4,900typical repair cost reported by owners
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Head gasket: mentioned in 19 of 317 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the Cadillac Deville at $4,900, and half of them between $3,000 and $6,850.
Based on 22 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2001–2012), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 153 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 317 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 7 an injury.
Cadillac Deville engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Deville | 3 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2004 Deville | 5 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2003 Deville | 10 | 7% | 7,000 |
| 2002 Deville | 24 | 14% | 43,000 |
| 2001 Deville | 38 | 22% | 44,801 |
| 2000 Deville | 52 | 23% | 55,000 |
| 1999 Deville | 47 | 25% | 74,500 |
| 1998 Deville | 33 | 14% | 93,000 |
| 1997 Deville | 47 | 17% | 104,450 |
| 1996 Deville | 40 | 18% | 75,000 |
| 1995 Deville | 18 | 14% | 121,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the Cadillac Deville. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
2003 cadillac deville. Consumer writes in regards to several mechanical defect issues. *smd consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd the consumer stated the water pump and radiator leaked resulting in a coolant leak, and the engine overheating. An independent mechanic determined the metal…
Large oil leak gear shift stuck electrical system damage,regulator. *tr
2001 cadillac deville. Consumer states vehicle would not stay in park. *tgw the consumer also stated the vehicle just stopped, for no reason. The dealer replaced the brake light switch, the idle control valve, the belt tensioner and crank and oil sensors. *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact mentioned at other times a warning light illuminated and a message displayed that fluid was needed in the radiator. The fluid had to be changed…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle would overheat. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the inner head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Cadillac Devilles have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 317 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Cadillac Deville. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Cadillac Deville engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the Cadillac Deville?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,900 (half paid between $3,000 and $6,850), from 22 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Cadillac Deville?
The most frequent phrase is “head gasket”, in 19 of 317 complaints.
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