36 of the
132 complaints about the 2005 Cadillac Deville are about the
electrical system — 27% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
101,000 miles.
F
36
Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Electrical System
3288.9%
Ignition
25.6%
Switch
25.6%
Electrical System across every Cadillac Deville year
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 IN MAY OF 2016. THE DISPLAY PANEL FOR THE A/C SHOWS BOTH THE FAN ICON AND THE AUTO ICON. THE AUTO ICON WILL NOT TURN OFF. SEARCHING ON LINE FOR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS MAKE AND MODEL SHOW MANY OTHERS WITH THIS PROBLEM AND NO ANSWERS. THIS BEGAN JULY 6TH AND IS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY AS IN SEVERAL TIMES A DAY.
NHTSA complaint #11006296 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,000 milesGloversville, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 VEHICLE PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
NHTSA complaint #10967757 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesLAS Vegas, NV
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DRIVING ON A LOCAL FREEWAY, MY IGNITION SWITCH TO OFF. I WAS ONLY GOING 55 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFICE. I WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE CAR IN NEUTRAL & RESTART THE ENGINE, BUT FOR A SHORT PERIOD I WAS WITH LIMITED BRAKING AND STEERING. HAD MY WIFE BEEN DRIVING I AM CERTAIN THE OUTCOME WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN AS GOOD. AFTER THIS I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE LOCAL CADILLAC DEALER TO HAVE THE IGNITION SWITCH CORRECTIVE RECALL COMPLIED WITH. THEY ADJUSTED THE SIZE OF THE HOLE ON MY KEYS - THIS WAS THE FIX. HOWEVER, CHANGING THE SIZE OF THE KEY HOLE DOES NOTHING TO PREVENT MY IGNITION SWITCH FROM "POPPING' TO OFF. AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE MENTIONED, I HAD ONLY A SINGLE KEY IN PLACE. I CONTACTED CADILLAC ABOUT THIS AND THEIR REPLY HAS BEEN THAT THE RECALL ONLY COVERS THE KEY HOLE CHANGE & DOES NOTHING TO ADDRESS THE FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. FURTHER, THEY INDICATEDTHAT I COULD HAVE THE IGNITION SWITCH CHANGED FOR $1090.00.
NHTSA complaint #10786033 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,000 milesTyler, TXCrash1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES, INCLUDING TWO BROKEN FEET AND A CONCUSSION. THE DRIVER REQUIRED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 155,000.
NHTSA complaint #10779350 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 167,000 milesLouisville, KY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN RECALL; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000. THE VIN AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10724883 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 103,000 milesAurora, COFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DURING WINTER DRIVING, TURNED ON THE HEATED STEERING WHEEL, FELT THE FINGERS OF MY LEFT HAND BEGIN TO BURN AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HEATED STEERING WHEEL COVER. I IMMEDIATELY SWITCHED OFF THE HEATED STEERING WHEEL, THE SMOKING STOPPED. I HAVE NOT USED THAT FEATURE SINCE, HAVE NOT HAD IT REPAIRED. CHECKED FOR RECALLS ON THIS PROBLEM, DID NOT FIND ANY.
NHTSA complaint #10695371 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Maryville, TN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF VEHICLE BEING RECALLED UNTIL 9 YEARS LATER. *TA THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE TRADED THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10659541 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toledo, OR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. CONSUMER STATES CAR DEVELOPED AN IGNITION PROBLEM AND HAD TO PAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT.
NHTSA complaint #10660651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 173,000 milesDecatur, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,000.
NHTSA complaint #10664829 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 173,000 milesDecatur, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,000.
NHTSA complaint #10664829 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grear, SC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10663787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bath, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED DUE TO FLOODING AND CONSUMER WISHES TO BE REMOVED FROM LIST
NHTSA complaint #10653329 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesBaltimore, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LARGE OIL LEAK GEAR SHIFT STUCK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE,REGULATOR.
NHTSA complaint #10660171 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Petersburg, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT OF CHARGES THAT WERE PAID OUT OF POCKET FOR RECALL *CN THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS REPLACED TWICE. ONCE ON JUNE 7, 2013 AND AGAIN, ON SEPTEMEBER 23,2014.
NHTSA complaint #10653305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 144,000 milesLOS Angeles, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000.
NHTSA complaint #10648451 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Petersburg, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. *TGW
NHTSA complaint #10640988 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Henagar, ALCrash4 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BREAST PLATE AND RIBS. THE DRIVER AND TWO PASSENGERS RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A THIRD PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, BUT REFUSED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10641682 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 204,000 milesBooneville, MS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE CUTS OFF AT RANDOM TIMES WHILE IN MOTION. THE CAR IGNITION CUTS OFF ALL POWER TO THE ENGINE AND POWER STEERING WHEN THE CAR HITS A BUMP, RAILROAD TRACK, OR POTHOLE. BUMPING THE COLUMN COVER WILL ALSO CUT OFF THE ENGINE, AND THE POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD THE KEY MODIFICATION WHICH WOULD APPEAR TO HAVE NO AFFECT ON THE PROBLEM OF THE IGNITION RANDOMLY ROTATING OUT OF THE ON POSITION.
NHTSA complaint #10641861 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesWashington, UT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE BEGAN TO LEAK OIL AFTER 40000 MILES. THE COMPANY AND DEALERSHIP ASSURED ME THIS WAS NORMAL. LONGER I OPERATED THIS CAR, MORE IT BEGAN TO LEAK. AT FIRST FEW DROPS, THEN LATER, 1-2 QTS BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. TODAY, IT IS WORST. I HAVE SPENT SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS RELATED TO THIS ENGINE. THE LEAKS CONTINUE TO THIS DATE. ENGINE STOPPED ONCE ON ME, SHUT OFF, NOTHING WORKED. NO AIRBAG, ANY ELECTRICAL SERVICE. HIT HOLE IN ROAD AND EVERYTHING SHUT OFF. CALLED COMPANY MANY TIMES, WROTE TO PRESIDENT, OTHER EXECUTIVES ALL TO NO AVAIL. THERE ARE MANY CADILLAC DEVILLES WITH SAME LEAKING PROBLEM, THE NORTHSTAR ENGINE HAS THIS PROBLEM SINCE 1998, ON ALL THEIR MODELS. IT IS LIKE THE KEY, THEY WILL DO NOTHING UNTIL MADE TO CORRECT IT. I HOPE YOU FOLLOW THROUGH, THIS IS NOT RIGHT AND CAUSE MANY PROBLEMS WITH DEEP EXPENSES FOR OWNERS.
NHTSA complaint #10641497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesGainesville, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED BUT WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SIX OCCASIONS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. UPDATED 10/29/14*CN UPDATED 7/15/2015
NHTSA complaint #10638354 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mobile, AL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE RECALL WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10637616 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oklahoma City, OK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION RECALL REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE IGNITION WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, SHE NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. *JB UPDATED 11/13/14
NHTSA complaint #10632856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesKnoxville, TN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KEY WANT FIT IN IGNITION, NO POWER WHEN ACCELERATE.
NHTSA complaint #10633491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dallas, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10632389 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Indianapolis, IN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF VEHICLE THIS MAKE AND MODEL THE BACK WINDOWS STOP WORKING MINE ARE NOT WORKING I ALSO SEE A LOT OF CARS THIS MODEL WITH THE BACK WINDOWS TAPED UP COULD YOU HELP PLEASE WITH THIS MATTER. THANK YOU
NHTSA complaint #10632042 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 76,000 milesLouisville, KY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO SIT FOR A WHILE BEFORE IT WOULD RESTART. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE IGNITION KEYS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
NHTSA complaint #10630699 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 166,100 milesBronx, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DRIVING MY DAUGHTER FROM SCHOOL ON I 95 IN CONNECTICUT NEAR STAMFORD AT APPROXIMATELY 12 MIDNIGHT, AND NOTED CHIMES RELATED TO SAFETY ALERTS FOLLOWING A PARTICULAR STRONG BUMP IN THE ROAD. FIRST ALERT WAS THAT THE ABS AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM WAS INACTIVE, NEXT AIRBAG WAS NOT FUNCTIONING AND THEN ELECTRICAL CHARGE WAS LOW. ATTEMPTED TO FIND A SAFE PLACE TO STOP THE CAR; EVENTUALLY ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND ALL SYSTEMS IN THE CAR BEGAN TO FAIL - COULD NOT OPEN WINDOWS, COULD NOT CONTACT ONSTAR, LIGHTS INSIDE THE CAR, SPEEDOMETER, HAZARD LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND THE HEADLAMPS. EVENTUALLY USED STREET LIGHTS TO GUIDE US TO EXIT ON I 287 IN WHITE PLAINS, NY. ONCE WE FOUND A SAFE SPOT OFF THE ROAD, WE TURNED OFF THE CAR, BECAUSE WE DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE ISSUE WAS (?ENGINE, ?FIRE RISK, ?WOULD POWER STEERING / BRAKES FAIL NEXT). CAR TOWED AT ~10 AM TO LOCAL CADILLAC DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #10629577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Allegan, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10629077 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesDurham, NC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 10/24/14
NHTSA complaint #10629090 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 111,808 milesFolcorft, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO INSERT INTO THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT HAD TO CALL A LOCKSMITH WHO REBUILT THE IGNITION. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND MADE A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN TURNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,808.
NHTSA complaint #10629135 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.