Cadillac Deville Steering Problems
Owners have filed 237 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Cadillac Deville across 11 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (43). The words owners use most often: “power steering pump” (7% of reports).
- 237steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 14%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.
- Power steering pump: mentioned in 17 of 237 complaints (7%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 16 of 237 complaints (7%)
- Wheel locked: mentioned in 14 of 237 complaints (6%)
- Making turn: mentioned in 13 of 237 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 134 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 237 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury.
Cadillac Deville steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Deville | 29 | 31% | 78,000 |
| 2004 Deville | 36 | 22% | 68,872 |
| 2003 Deville | 12 | 8% | 110,000 |
| 2002 Deville | 18 | 10% | 66,000 |
| 2001 Deville | 18 | 10% | 85,000 |
| 2000 Deville | 25 | 11% | 80,467 |
| 1999 Deville | 13 | 7% | 29,100 |
| 1998 Deville | 15 | 6% | 85,500 |
| 1997 Deville | 22 | 8% | 68,250 |
| 1996 Deville | 43 | 20% | 81,500 |
| 1995 Deville | 6 | 5% | 148,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Model years: 2002
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles were built with missing or under-torqued steering gear attachment bolts. If a bolt is missing, the driver may notice uneven steering response or unusual noises during turns.
Risk: If the left bolt is missing and the right mounting strap fails, steering control is lost and a vehicle crash could result.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for presence and proper torque of both steering gear bolts. Owner notification began april 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300 or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
As I was pulling off from a stop sign, passenger and driver airbags deployed unexpectedly with no reason causing the front windshield to shatter and leaving the steering wheel busted open along side passenger dash. Also leaving me with burns, scratches on my chin and small shards of glass in my…
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving on a mountain at a slow speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not…
I was going to drop off some trash bags in dumpster around the block from my house.and was parked next to it at aptments street.i put the car in park turned off engine and removed the keys popped the trunk removed trash bags closed trunk and got back in driver seat placed key in just as always real…
Fuel level sensor stopped working , also after i gotten my transmission rebuilt and my front motor mount placed in the car no longer cranks like normal . Takes a while to turn over, key slides out , steering wheel is hard to turn while during and steering wheel jerks in the other direction while…
While driving the car will shut down and i will lose power steering and power brakes and i'm pretty sure my air bags are not working either
Frequently asked questions
Do all Cadillac Devilles have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 237 owner complaints about steering 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 steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Cadillac Deville?
The most frequent phrase is “power steering pump”, in 17 of 237 complaints, followed by “rack pinion” (16).
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