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176 reports27,000 miles · Oct 13, 2010
Electrical System
ACIDIC ORDER WITHIN CAR. 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE, BATTERY LEAKED AND ATE A HOLE IN THE FLOOR. SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED BUT NO NOTICE SENT TO OWNERS. A RUBBER OR PLASTIC TRAY SHOULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED THROUGH A RECALL. THE BATTERY IN THIS MODEL AND YEAR AUTOMOBILE IS LOCATED UNDER THE REAR SEAT AND IS NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CHE…
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ACIDIC ORDER WITHIN CAR. 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE, BATTERY LEAKED AND ATE A HOLE IN THE FLOOR. SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED BUT NO NOTICE SENT TO OWNERS. A RUBBER OR PLASTIC TRAY SHOULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED THROUGH A RECALL. THE BATTERY IN THIS MODEL AND YEAR AUTOMOBILE IS LOCATED UNDER THE REAR SEAT AND IS NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CHECKING BY THE OWNER. COST TO REPAIR EXCEEDED $1800. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10360202
58,000 miles · Sep 9, 2010
Tires
ONE OF MY VOGUE RADIAL TUBLESS TIRES RECENTLY DEVELOPED A 5" BULGE ON THE SIDEWALL. THE TIRE IS A P225 60R16 97S CUSTOM BUILT RADIAL 1X+. HAD THIS BULGE NOT BEEN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION BY A PASSERBY THERE IS A STRONG POSSIBILITY A BLOW-OUT COULD HAVE OCCURRED. THESE TIRES ARE RATED FOR 70,000 MILES AND I HAD ABOUT 30,000 MIL…
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ONE OF MY VOGUE RADIAL TUBLESS TIRES RECENTLY DEVELOPED A 5" BULGE ON THE SIDEWALL. THE TIRE IS A P225 60R16 97S CUSTOM BUILT RADIAL 1X+. HAD THIS BULGE NOT BEEN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION BY A PASSERBY THERE IS A STRONG POSSIBILITY A BLOW-OUT COULD HAVE OCCURRED. THESE TIRES ARE RATED FOR 70,000 MILES AND I HAD ABOUT 30,000 MILES OF USE. REPLACEMENT COST PER TIRE IS $224 PLUS TAX. PICTURE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. UPDATED 09/16-10 *BF UPDATED 09/20/10 UPDATED 12/03/10 *TR
NHTSA ODI #10354655
95,380 miles · Aug 16, 2010
Wheels
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT PROPERLY INFLATED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE AND WITHIN ONE WEEK, THE TIRE WAS DEFLATED TO 12 POUNDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE CENTER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED HIM THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE CHROME WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT PROPERLY INFLATED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE AND WITHIN ONE WEEK, THE TIRE WAS DEFLATED TO 12 POUNDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE CENTER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED HIM THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE CHROME WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,380.
NHTSA ODI #10349723
33,000 miles · Jul 10, 2010
EquipmentFuel System, Gasoline
2002 CADILLAC DTS STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT A STOP LIGHT AND SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING. IT WILL RESTART OK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10342451
40,000 miles · May 4, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO GEAR, THE ENGINE STABILITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FIVE TIMES AND THE ENGINE STABILITY LIGHT WAS RESET. THE REPAIRS WERE COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. DURING THE MOST RECENT APPOINTMENT WITH …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO GEAR, THE ENGINE STABILITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FIVE TIMES AND THE ENGINE STABILITY LIGHT WAS RESET. THE REPAIRS WERE COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. DURING THE MOST RECENT APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT A MECHANICAL SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT HIS EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
NHTSA ODI #10328806
50,000 miles · Mar 17, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
2002 CADILLAC DTS STALLS OUT WITHOUT WARNING INTERMITTENTLY AT A STOP LIGHT OR SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING. IF PUT IN NEUTRAL IT WILL RESTART. DEALER SAID IT COULD COST SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FIX, BUT NO GUARANTEE. ITS DANGEROUS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10320465
55,000 miles · Sep 14, 2009
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 55000. UPDATED 10/13/09. *LJ UPDATED 10/13/09
NHTSA ODI #10283881
Mileage unknown · Jul 23, 2009
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, ACCELERATING, OR DRIVING UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, THE VEHICLE HESITATES AND PERFORMS AS IT IF WANTS TO STALL. IN ADDITION, IT TAKES A LONG TIME FOR THE GEAR TO SHIFT. THE FIRST TIME THE FAILURES OCCURRED, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND W…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, ACCELERATING, OR DRIVING UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, THE VEHICLE HESITATES AND PERFORMS AS IT IF WANTS TO STALL. IN ADDITION, IT TAKES A LONG TIME FOR THE GEAR TO SHIFT. THE FIRST TIME THE FAILURES OCCURRED, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT IS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 142,790.
NHTSA ODI #10278077
79,592 miles · Apr 23, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
VEHICLE SERVICED LAST AT 77,024 MILES. AT 79,592 VEHICLE CHECKED BY CADILLAC DEALER AND FOUND "NO OIL IN ENGINE CAUSING SEVERE INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE". *TR
NHTSA ODI #10266450
98,772 miles · Oct 31, 2008
Power Train
2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE, GETTING CODES PCM P1860 AND PCMP0741. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10247353
Official recalls
5Jun 23, 2014
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 certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
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 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
Jul 1, 2003
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 TANK PRESSURE SENSORS ARE UNUSUALLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO MALFUNCTIONS. IF THE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS, EXCESSIVE VACUUM CAN BE APPLIED DURING SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TESTING.
Consequence & remedy
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.
Sep 5, 2002
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 & remedy
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 CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.
Aug 9, 2002
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 & remedy
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 CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
Mar 6, 2002
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 & remedy
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 BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300 OR CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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