Cadillac Deville Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Cadillac Deville across 11 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (15). The words owners use most often: “torque converter” (9% of reports).
- 102power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 47%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.
- Torque converter: mentioned in 9 of 102 complaints (9%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 8 of 102 complaints (8%)
- Service engine: mentioned in 7 of 102 complaints (7%)
- Gear shift: mentioned in 6 of 102 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 47 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 102 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 7 an injury.
Cadillac Deville power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Deville | 4 | 4% | 43,000 |
| 2004 Deville | 6 | 4% | 111,725 |
| 2003 Deville | 14 | 10% | 75,800 |
| 2002 Deville | 15 | 9% | 87,839 |
| 2001 Deville | 5 | 3% | 120,000 |
| 2000 Deville | 12 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 1999 Deville | 5 | 3% | 88,767 |
| 1998 Deville | 8 | 3% | 76,000 |
| 1997 Deville | 11 | 4% | 38,528 |
| 1996 Deville | 11 | 5% | 80,000 |
| 1995 Deville | 11 | 9% | 61,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train 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.
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle jerked. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred during the warm weather season. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer…
All light come on in engine
The contact owns a 1995 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and inadvertently shifted into cruise control and then seized in full idle. The accelerator pedal depressed independently. The high battery voltage and oxygen sensor…
Takata air bag, do not know if that item is in my car but they say it is. Also like so many northstar engines there is trouble with the head gasket, and according to the hydrocarbon block test, mine must be replaced. In order to replace it, the engine and power train must be removed, at my expense…
Torque converter develops leaks which is a full rebuild of transmisson issue, this can result in vehicle to stop running in traffic conditions without any prior knowledge of problem. It is a problem that should be rectified by car manufacturer, as peoples safety is at risk, let alone he thousands…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Cadillac Devilles have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about power train 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 power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Cadillac Deville?
The most frequent phrase is “torque converter”, in 9 of 102 complaints, followed by “traction control” (8).
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