2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE

5 recalls, 237 complaints - 548 TSBs

14V355000 Jun 23, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
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 certai... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 (Cadil... Read more
3,141,731 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
03V238000 Jul 1, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CADILLAC DEVILLE AND SEVILLE PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUNERAL COACHES, AND LIMOUSINES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.6L) ENGINE, OLDSMOBILE AURORA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.0L ) ENGINE, AND PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSEI PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUPERCHARGED V6 (3.8L) ENGINE, THE FUEL... Read more
Consequence
FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS CAN BE DAMAGED AND FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT IS REFUELED. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
102,212 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
02V227000 Sep 5, 2002
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER LAP AND/OR SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS THAT MAY NOT REMAIN LOCKED UP AS DESIGNED DURING A CRASH IN WHICH THE BELT PRETENSIONERS DEPLOY.
Consequence
IN SUCH A CRASH, THIS COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN INJURY FOR THAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINER KIT IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 31, 2003. 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 C... Read more
269,169 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
02V222000 Aug 9, 2002
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence
PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 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 CON... Read more
133,221 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
02V067000 Mar 6, 2002
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
IF THE LEFT BOLT IS MISSING AND THE RIGHT MOUNTING STRAP FAILS, STEERING CONTROL IS LOST AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy
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 ... Read more
249 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

237 total complaints 28 crashes 2 fires 22 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM36
AIR BAGS19
ENGINE17
STEERING14
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING10
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE7
SERVICE BRAKES7
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION6
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 7, 2025
Incident date: Mar 25, 2025
The ABS, down hill light, and swaying light came on. As I was pulling into a parking space slowly with my foot on the brakes, the car sped forward knocking over a post and shrubs.
SERVICE BRAKES Apr 7, 2025
Incident date: Mar 25, 2025
The ABS, down hill light, and swaying light came on. As I was pulling into a parking space slowly with my foot on the brakes, the car sped forward knocking over a post and shrubs.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 2, 2021
Incident date: Jan 12, 2021
MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE WHEN THE HORN SOUNDED EXTREMELY LOUD AND WOULD NOT STOP I COULD NOT STOP IT SO I TOOK IT TO SHOP. THE DEALER SAYS THAT AIRBAG SHORTED OUT AND SHORTED OUT THE HORN. THEY WANT TO REPLACE AIRBAG AND HORN AT A COST OF $1109 WAS THIS AIRBAG RECALLED?
AIR BAGS Feb 2, 2021
Incident date: Jan 12, 2021
MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE WHEN THE HORN SOUNDED EXTREMELY LOUD AND WOULD NOT STOP I COULD NOT STOP IT SO I TOOK IT TO SHOP. THE DEALER SAYS THAT AIRBAG SHORTED OUT AND SHORTED OUT THE HORN. THEY WANT TO REPLACE AIRBAG AND HORN AT A COST OF $1109 WAS THIS AIRBAG RECALLED?
ENGINE May 26, 2020
Incident date: May 25, 2020
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 ... Read more
STEERING May 26, 2020
Incident date: May 25, 2020
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 ... Read more
STEERING Apr 11, 2020
Incident date: Apr 8, 2020
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
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES Apr 11, 2020
Incident date: Apr 8, 2020
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
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 11, 2020
Incident date: Apr 8, 2020
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
Crash
ENGINE Aug 9, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2018
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. ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 9, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2018
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. ... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 9, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2018
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. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 13, 2019
Incident date: Jan 28, 2019
I HAVE THE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD OF AIRBAGS THE LIGHT NEVER TURNS ON PLUS BLUETOOTH DOESNT WORK AND SOME TIME IT DOESNT WANT TO TURN ON THIS HAPPEN LIKE 3 TIMES 1 IN THE GAS STATION 2 AT WALMART PARKING AND 3 AT HOME THIS HAPPEN DIFFERENT DAYS AND MONTHS FROM OCT ,2018, NOV ,2018 , AND JAN OF THIS Y... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 7, 2019
Incident date: Dec 10, 2018
WELL I NOTICE THAT SOME TIME THE KEY WORKS AND SOME TIME IT DONT. THE SEAT BELT GET STUCK SOME TIME AND I JUST FOYND OUT THE CAR HAD RECALLS
SEAT BELTS Jan 7, 2019
Incident date: Dec 10, 2018
WELL I NOTICE THAT SOME TIME THE KEY WORKS AND SOME TIME IT DONT. THE SEAT BELT GET STUCK SOME TIME AND I JUST FOYND OUT THE CAR HAD RECALLS
AIR BAGS Jan 7, 2019
Incident date: Dec 10, 2018
WELL I NOTICE THAT SOME TIME THE KEY WORKS AND SOME TIME IT DONT. THE SEAT BELT GET STUCK SOME TIME AND I JUST FOYND OUT THE CAR HAD RECALLS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 17, 2018
Incident date: Apr 10, 2018
ENGINE STALLS SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING/IN MOTION. RESTARTS WITH IGNITION SWITCH RESTART. APPEARS TO BE IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 27, 2017
Incident date: Dec 8, 2016
WARNING LIGHTS,CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON,STERING BAD.AIRBAG LIGHT ON OFF.CHECK RECALL THERE ARE 5.THE CAR WAS IN MOTION,HIGHWAY
AIR BAGS Jan 27, 2017
Incident date: Dec 8, 2016
WARNING LIGHTS,CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON,STERING BAD.AIRBAG LIGHT ON OFF.CHECK RECALL THERE ARE 5.THE CAR WAS IN MOTION,HIGHWAY
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Jan 27, 2017
Incident date: Dec 8, 2016
WARNING LIGHTS,CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON,STERING BAD.AIRBAG LIGHT ON OFF.CHECK RECALL THERE ARE 5.THE CAR WAS IN MOTION,HIGHWAY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 21, 2016
Incident date: Jul 7, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WAS JAMMED IN THE IGNITION AND COULD NOT BE MOVED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REFUSED TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR DUE TO INSUFFICIEN... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jul 5, 2016
Incident date: Apr 8, 2016
TAKATA RECALL: DRIVER'S SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR LOST IT'S REFLECTION. THE MIRROR STARTED TURNING A DARK BROWNISH COLOR THEN STARTED LOSING ITS REFLECTION FROM THE TOP OF THE MIRROR TO THE BOTTOM. THERE IS NO VISIBILITY AT ALL IN THE MIRROR.
STEERING Apr 28, 2016
Incident date: May 13, 2014
WILD TRAVELING FAR RIGHT LANE 45 MILE-AN-HOUR 5 LANE MAJOR ROAD IN MICHIGAN HIT POTHOLE LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BEARD LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC STRUGGLED CAR BACK TO THE RIGHT TOOK OVER 1 MILES TO FINALLY COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AT A FOUR FOOT CONCRETE BARRIER IN FRONT OF A CAR DEALERSHIP AI... Read more
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS Apr 28, 2016
Incident date: May 13, 2014
WILD TRAVELING FAR RIGHT LANE 45 MILE-AN-HOUR 5 LANE MAJOR ROAD IN MICHIGAN HIT POTHOLE LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BEARD LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC STRUGGLED CAR BACK TO THE RIGHT TOOK OVER 1 MILES TO FINALLY COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AT A FOUR FOOT CONCRETE BARRIER IN FRONT OF A CAR DEALERSHIP AI... Read more
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Apr 28, 2016
Incident date: May 13, 2014
WILD TRAVELING FAR RIGHT LANE 45 MILE-AN-HOUR 5 LANE MAJOR ROAD IN MICHIGAN HIT POTHOLE LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BEARD LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC STRUGGLED CAR BACK TO THE RIGHT TOOK OVER 1 MILES TO FINALLY COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AT A FOUR FOOT CONCRETE BARRIER IN FRONT OF A CAR DEALERSHIP AI... Read more
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS Mar 24, 2016
Incident date: Mar 24, 2016
I GOT INTO MY CAR AT WORK TO GO TO A BUSINESS. I INSERTED THE KEY AND STARTED THE CAR AND THE AIR BAGS IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASH DEPLOYED BREAKING THE DASH AND THE WINDSHIELD. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY AND PARKED IN MY COMPANY'S PARKING LOT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 11, 2016
Incident date: Nov 15, 2015
THE FACTORY SUPPLIED CAR 'SCISSOR' JACK STRUCTURALLY FAILED WHILE THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR WAS BEING LIFTED. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY AND WAS BEING LIFTED ON A GARAGE FLOOR. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN THE CAR FALLING OFF THE JACK SUBSEQUENT TO THE TIRE BEING REMOVED. NO BODILY INJURY WAS SUSTAINED F... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 23, 2015
Incident date: Sep 1, 2015
2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH TUMBLER. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE KEY WOULD NOT STAY IN THE IGNITION, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. ALSO, WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO REMOVE THE KEY, IT WOULD NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION. HE HAD TO DISCONNECT... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 21, 2015
Incident date: Sep 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN Sep 9, 2015
Incident date: Apr 14, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 26, 2015
Incident date: Mar 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 6/11/15*... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 2, 2015
Incident date: Apr 16, 2014
THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING, ON ITS OWN, UP TO 40 MPH FROM A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT. THE GAS PEDAL WAS NOT STUCK. LEGACY FORD IN LAGRANDE, OREGON HAS TOLD US IT IS AN INTERNAL PROBLEM AND THEY WILL HAVE TO PUT THEIR DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE ON IT. WE HAVE ALREADY PAID THEM 179.36 FOR LABOR, GASKET AND CL... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 2, 2015
Incident date: Apr 16, 2014
THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING, ON ITS OWN, UP TO 40 MPH FROM A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT. THE GAS PEDAL WAS NOT STUCK. LEGACY FORD IN LAGRANDE, OREGON HAS TOLD US IT IS AN INTERNAL PROBLEM AND THEY WILL HAVE TO PUT THEIR DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE ON IT. WE HAVE ALREADY PAID THEM 179.36 FOR LABOR, GASKET AND CL... Read more
AIR BAGS Feb 1, 2015
Incident date: Jan 5, 2015
PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM BROTHER 7 MONTHS AGO. AIRBAG WARNING WILL NOT GO OFF. GROUND WIRE DEFECT DEC. 2014 AND DEALERSHIP REPAIR SAME. THEY INDICATED EVERYTHING CLEARED OUT; HOWEVER, WHEN I LEFT DEALERSHIP PROBLEM STILL EXIST FOR AIRBAG. I HAVE ASKED ABOUT ANY RECALL BUT THEY DID NOT INDICATE ANY... Read more
AIR BAGS Jan 29, 2015
Incident date: Dec 4, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 21, 2015
Incident date: Oct 22, 2013
2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. CONSUMER STATES UNSUCCESSFUL AT GETTING A REFUND FROM GM DUE TO THE RECALL FOR IGNITION CYLINDER ISSUE. *TA THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. IT REQUIRED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION CYLINDER.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 21, 2015
Incident date: Aug 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 21, 2015
Incident date: Feb 13, 2013
2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE RESPONSE BY THE DEALERSHIP FOR REIMBURSEMENT KEY RING RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HIS WIFE PLACED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, AND TURNED IT, THE VEHICLE DIED AND SHE COULD NOT TURN THE IGNITION TO REMOVE THE KEY. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOW... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 2, 2015
Incident date: Oct 15, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 29, 2014
Incident date: Jan 20, 2014
2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REPLACED. *TA
STEERING Dec 23, 2014
Incident date: Dec 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AT APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AS THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V3550... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 23, 2014
Incident date: Dec 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AT APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AS THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V3550... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 17, 2014
Incident date: Dec 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF... Read more
ENGINE Dec 17, 2014
Incident date: Dec 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART ONLY WHEN IN NEUTRAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FOUR OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 10, 2014
Incident date: Aug 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED, THE BRAKES SEIZED, AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE AIR BAG AND ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE KEY... Read more
ENGINE Dec 10, 2014
Incident date: Aug 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED, THE BRAKES SEIZED, AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE AIR BAG AND ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE KEY... Read more
STEERING Dec 10, 2014
Incident date: Aug 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED, THE BRAKES SEIZED, AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE AIR BAG AND ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE KEY... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 10, 2014
Incident date: Aug 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED, THE BRAKES SEIZED, AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE AIR BAG AND ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE KEY... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 8, 2014
Incident date: Dec 7, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL AND IGNITION BECAME INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE HAS RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. TH... Read more
STEERING Dec 8, 2014
Incident date: Dec 7, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL AND IGNITION BECAME INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE HAS RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. TH... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 16.0 25.0 19.0 Regular $3,300

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE

548 manufacturer communications from 406 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT70
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM51
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL39
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING35
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL30
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.26
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE26
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY25
10-08-45-001H Mar 28, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
16-NA-383 Mar 13, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
22-NA-074 Feb 22, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
18-NA-099 Jan 16, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
PI1394B Jan 12, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
PI1394B Jan 12, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
02-08-42-001J Jan 12, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
PIP5601B Jan 12, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di
23-NA-219 Dec 12, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
23-NA-219 Dec 12, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
17-NA-170 Oct 6, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
PIT5099G Sep 26, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi
10-00-89-006J Sep 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
23-NA-153 Sep 1, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
23-NA-153 Sep 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
18-NA-073 Aug 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
PIP5628G Aug 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
PIP5358C Jul 18, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
17-NA-170 Apr 27, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
19-NA-219 Apr 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
PIP5628F Apr 24, 2023
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
19-NA-219 Mar 23, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
22-NA-009 Mar 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
01-08-42-001O Feb 15, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
PIP5628E Feb 10, 2023
353720 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:OUTLETS/RECEPTACLE
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
PIP5540J Dec 15, 2022
138220 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
21-NA-124 Dec 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
22-NA-074 Nov 9, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
22-NA-205 Oct 19, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
10-00-89-006I Oct 7, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
PIC5453D Sep 30, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth
22-NA-195 Sep 28, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada.
22-NA-009 Sep 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
22-NA-181 Sep 1, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.
PIP5640A Sep 1, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an
20-NA-065 Aug 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a condition of MIL Illuminated with Multiple Fuel Trim and/or Oxygen Sensor Codes Set.
22-NA-009 Jun 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
PIT5099F Jun 13, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi
3249 Jun 6, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
HIGH SPEED SHAKE OR VIBRATION. *EH
PIP5358B May 31, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
22-NA-074 Mar 31, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
22-NA-009 Mar 22, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
22NA009 Jan 11, 2022
061520 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
PIP5628E Dec 14, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
PIT3099U Aug 11, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technician
010842001N Jun 21, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
010842001N Jun 21, 2021
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
010842001N Jun 21, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
21NA124 May 25, 2021
071410 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
21NA124 May 25, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
100089006H May 17, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
PIP5358A May 12, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
PIP5358A May 12, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
PIP5640A Apr 12, 2021
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an
18NA099 Mar 30, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
PIP5163E Mar 30, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo
PIP5540G Mar 22, 2021
061560 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
PIP5725A Mar 19, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in
PIP5628C Oct 8, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
18NA099 Aug 5, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
PIP5226D Jul 27, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is
PIP5226D Jul 27, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is
PIT5099E Jul 27, 2020
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi
PIC5453D Jul 22, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth
PIC5453D Jul 22, 2020
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth
PIC5453C Jun 5, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth
PIP5628B May 21, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
16NA383 May 8, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
16NA383 May 8, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
16NA383 May 8, 2020
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
PIP5725 May 8, 2020
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in
PIT3099T Feb 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technician
PIP4723D Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP5540F Jan 14, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
16NA383 Jan 2, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels
16NA383 Jan 2, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels
16NA383 Jan 2, 2020
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels
100089009D Nov 26, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications.
100089009D Nov 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications.
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
010842001M Nov 12, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
010842001M Nov 12, 2019
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
010842001M Nov 12, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
100089006G Oct 16, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
PIP5540E Oct 14, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
PIP5601A Oct 10, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di
100089009C Oct 9, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up applications.
17NA073 Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
150844001J Sep 11, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This informational bulletin provides information for the GM of Canada OnStar Cellular Communication Upgrade to 3G/4G LTE for vehicles that may need an upgrade.
PIC4696D Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIT3099S Sep 5, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technician
PIT3099R Jul 10, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technician
100845001G Jun 26, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
100845001G Jun 26, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
16NA383 May 21, 2019
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
PIP5640 May 7, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CADILLAC DEVILLE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE04060 Opened: Aug 17, 2004 , Closed: Feb 3, 2005
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000
FAILING SEAT BELT BUCKLES
ON AUGUST 17, 2004, ODI OPENED AN INVESTIGATION BASED ON TWO COMPLAINTS AND ONE INSURANCE COMPANY REPORT ALLEGING DRIVER AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT UNBUCKLING DURING CRASHES ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE SEDANS.ON OCTOBER 8, 2004, GM SUBMITTED DATA TO ODI RELATED TO THE ALLE... Read more
EA04003 Opened: Feb 3, 2004 , Closed: Apr 23, 2004
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995
FUEL RAIL LEAKS
ON MARCH 3, 2004, GENERAL MOTORS NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WAS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 94,000 MY 1995-97 OLDSMOBILE AURORA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES (RPO L47 - VIN8 C) TO ADDRESS CONCERNS WITH UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKAGE FROM CRACKED FUEL RAILS AND, IN SOME OF THE VEHICLES, CRACKED FUEL RETURN LI... Read more
PE03050 Opened: Oct 30, 2003 , Closed: Feb 3, 2004
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995
FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE
THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLIES USED IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED BY DANA.THE FUEL RAIL JUMPER TUBES WERE MADE OF MONOLAYER NYLON 12 (PA12).IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1998, THE JUMPER TUBE MATERIAL WAS CHANGED FROM PA12 TO M-BOND (A MULTI-LAYER PTFE/PA12).IN ADDITION, ALL SERVICE PARTS PRODUCED SINCE ... Read more
EA00004 Opened: Feb 15, 2000 , Closed: Sep 28, 2000
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1997
INADVERTENT OF SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG
There is no summary currently available
PE99061 Opened: Sep 27, 1999 , Closed: Feb 15, 2000
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998
INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE AIR BAG
THIS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY DUE TO A NUMBER OF ROOT CAUSED INCLUDING: ERRONEOUS ACCELERATION INPUTS OR FALSE ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT ALGORITHM DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION IN THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM); FALSE ACTIVATION RESULTING FROM AN ELECTRICAL... Read more
EA98004 Opened: Feb 24, 1998 , Closed: Jun 16, 1998
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE98005 Opened: Feb 6, 1998 , Closed: Aug 27, 1998
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
ERRATIC TURN SIGNAL OPERATION
SQ97017 Opened: Jul 2, 1997 , Closed: Feb 24, 1998
SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1995
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
IF A 1995 CADILLAC INTERIOR IS EXPOSED TO SIGNIFICANT WATER INTRUSION, SUCH AS FROM WATER LEAKS, A WINDOW LEFT OPEN IN THE RAIN, OR DRIVING THROUGH HIGH WATER UP TO THE CARPET LEVEL, THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (SIR) SYSTEM SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) CAN BE DAMAGED.IF THIS OCCURS,... Read more
EA95025 Opened: Aug 31, 1995 , Closed: Sep 30, 1996
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994
DASH TRIM SEPARATION
A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF W... Read more
PE95025 Opened: May 1, 1995 , Closed: Aug 31, 1995
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
DASH TRIM PIECE SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
SQ94016 Opened: Feb 7, 1994 , Closed: Mar 21, 1994
SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1994
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
There is no summary currently available
PE93007 Opened: Feb 10, 1993 , Closed: May 3, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
FUEL LINE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91019 Opened: Mar 22, 1991 , Closed: Mar 25, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE91029 Opened: Jan 7, 1991 , Closed: Apr 16, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
THROTTLE LINKAGE INTERFER
There is no summary currently available
PE91016 Opened: Nov 26, 1990 , Closed: Mar 22, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE87054 Opened: Sep 4, 1987 , Closed: Feb 8, 1988
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
TRUNK FIRES
ACCORDING TO REPORTS, THE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM RESONATORS HAVE A VERY SHORTSERVICE LIFE, USUALLY RUPTURING ON THE END, VERY NEAR THE FLOOR OF THETRUNK.HOT EXHAUST GASES FROM THE BLOWN RESONATOR REPORTEDLY GET THEFLOOR OF THE TRUNK SO HOT THAT FIRES HAVE RESULTED.PROPOSED ACTION:OPEN A PRELIMINARY ANA... Read more
EA86003 Opened: Oct 28, 1985 , Closed: Feb 18, 1988
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1982
SIDE DOOR FIRES
SUMMARY OF MANUFACTURER INFORMATION:GM HAS DUPLICATED A FIRE USING SALTWATER ON THE DOOR SWITCHES.WATER MAY DROP FROM AN OPEN WINDOW ONTO THESWITCH PANEL ON THE DOOR ARMREST.GM REVIEWING RISK, WILL NOTIFY ODIBY LATE SEPT ON POSSIBLE FUTURE GM ACTION.ANALYSIS:SALT WATER CONTAMINATION MAY OCCUR.INCREA... Read more

CADILLAC DEVILLE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CADILLAC DEVILLE across all model years (1971, 2005).

59 Total Recalls
3,663 Total Complaints
17 Investigations
310 Reported Crashes
128 Reported Fires
29 Reported Deaths

CADILLAC DEVILLE - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2005 1 132 View
2004 1 211 View
2003 4 208 View
2002 (current) 5 237
2001 4 239 View
2000 5 312 View
1999 1 239 View
1998 3 310 View
1997 2 339 View
1996 2 281 View
1995 2 197 View
1994 0 185 View
1993 1 123 View
1992 1 183 View
1991 1 105 View
1990 2 111 View
1989 1 66 View
1988 1 41 View
1987 2 52 View
1986 3 27 View
1985 2 22 View
1984 1 6 View
1983 1 6 View
1982 2 12 View
1981 0 2 View
1979 1 1 View
1978 4 4 View
1977 2 1 View
1976 0 4 View
1974 1 2 View
1973 0 1 View
1972 2 0 View
1971 1 0 View
1964 0 1 View

Other CADILLAC Models

Model Recalls Complaints
ESCALADE 163 2,182 View
ESCALADE ESV 128 666 View
CTS 64 3,088 View
ESCALADE EXT 63 126 View
FLEETWOOD 50 265 View
SEVILLE 46 1,049 View
BROUGHAM 46 69 View
SRX 43 4,144 View