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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.
Large oil leak gear shift stuck electrical system damage,regulator.
Car was hit in back while stopped in construction zone on us 75 south of durant oklahoma and knocked into car stopped in front. Air bags did not inflate.
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 air bag indicator illuminated in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the results were unknown. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 52,000.
I was hit head-on. The ignition turned off after being hit and the seat- belts did not deploy. I stopped and my hand was on the horn but the person did not slow down or stop.i was on a city street.i was hurt and had neck surgery. Gm is telling me they will look back into it after denial that was it due to the recall. They sold the car as salvage when the insurance totaled it. The car was then sold with a salvage title. They replaced the ignition after telling me my accident injuries was not due to the recall.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle had the illumination of the air bag service light. The vehicle was not repaired and the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville.the contact noticed that the check air bag warning light was illuminated.the dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for inspection.the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the passenger seat air bag module and harness were replaced.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the current and failure mileages were 46,000.
My fianc and i were driving on the meadowbrook pkwy when another driver decided to exit and then re enter the pkwy causing the car in front of me to stop on the parkway, while stopped there for no more than 30 seconds a car hits us in the rear of the car causing us to hit both cars in front of me, what i do not understand is why my air bags did not deploy? this could have stopped some of the injuries my fianc and incurred because of the accident.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the check air bag warning light illuminated, as soon as the vehicle was started. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but declined to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 48,500. Updated 01/07/14*lj
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.
Airbags failed to open after engine died.car went dead and steering brakes failed to operate properly.seat became unlocked. I was jammed under steering wheel. Engine and car dead.front end and rear end total, never received replacement. Insurer was geico, repaired at their recommended facility.engine began to leak oil after 20000 milescar never operated correctly afterwards, traded it in after 6 months, for 2005new cts.same thing happened, engine shut off,. I traded for 2005 cadillac deville, in 2005.
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.
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.
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.
The contact owned a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck and shoulder injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
Airbag light kept coming on when the car was turned on. Sometimes this would stay on for 1 or 2 minutes.called the dealer and they said it was not on the recall.when told them what it was doing, they said not to drive it & get a loaner.i have to pay $1300 to have this fixed.this should have been fixed by the company not by me.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville.while driving out of a gas station at approximately 2 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle.the air bags failed to deploy.the insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer will be notified.the current and failure mileages were 68,000.updated 8/18/09 updated 08/21/09.
2005 cadillac devilleseeking reimbursement of charges that were paid out of pocket for recall the ignition lock cylinder was replaced twice. Once on june 7, 2013 and again, on septemeber 23,2014.
Key want fit in ignition, no power when accelerate.
My2005 cadillac deville loose steering power when turning for about 20 second to 1 minute about 20 times in 3 years. This happens during the first couple miles of driving.cad dealer can not confirm problem as it is erratic and only happens once in a while. I noticed that this usually happened when the weather is high humidityand i parked the car outside at night or during rainy day.
2005 cadillac deville.consumer writes in regards to ignition recall repairs.the consumer stated the ignition was replaced. However, she nolonger owns the vehicle. Updated 11/13/14
2005 cadillac deville. Consumer was unaware of vehicle being recalled until 9 years later. *tathe consumer has since traded the vehicle.
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.
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
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.
Tl * the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000. The current mileage was 100,071.updated 09/15/14*lj the ignition case and cylinder were replaced. Updated 1/13/2015
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.
My a/c runs at will. Off and on by itself. Running, stationary, andin 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.
Large oil leak gear shift stuck electrical system damage,regulator.
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.
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.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville.the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph driving over speed bump, the engine stalled. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for the diagnosis. The technician stated that the power train, the battery and starter assembly needed be replaced.the vehicle was repaired. However, the problem recurred multiple times.the starter assembly was replaced again but the failure persisted.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number 14v355000 (electrical system) and the vin was included.the approximate failure mileage was 99,000.
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
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.
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.
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.
2005 cadillac deville. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall. *tgw
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.
The window regulator on the rr window of my 2005 cadillac deville is defective.my window is down and won't come back up although the motor power is running to the window the regulator is broken.i have checked the complaints and noted that there are several complaints regarding defective window regulators on this model of deville which in 2002 through 2005.i called the dealer and they knew exactly what the problem was and said it would cost over $500.00 to replace.this is only one window.there is the possibility that this could occur three more times.i know several people with this model deville ( not this year) that have the same problem but can not afford to get the part replaced consequently they are driving around with no window in the back.i feel this is unsafe for children and pets. As well as dangerous for leaving your car out.i would appreciate if you would check into this.i think it has not been addressed because the complaints appear to be unrelated. However taken as a whole for all the years it is significant.i you look at the window regulators you will see the problem.i do not know how to get cadillac to address this problem.
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.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact removed the key from the ignition several times, re-inserted the key and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for diagnosis, however the dealer was unable to generate a failure code. The failure was not corrected.the failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.
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.
2005 cadillac deville. Consumer states car developed an ignition problem and had to pay to fix the problem. The consumer would like reimbursement. *ta
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.
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.
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.
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.
2005 cadillac deville vehicle was declared totaled due to flooding and consumer wishes to be removed from list
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 thefaulty ignition switch. Further, they indicatedthat i could have the ignition switch changed for $1090.00.
Tl * the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000. The current mileage was 100,071.updated 09/15/14*lj the ignition case and cylinder were replaced. Updated 1/13/2015
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.
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 updated 7/15/2015
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.
I was hit head-on. The ignition turned off after being hit and the seat- belts did not deploy. I stopped and my hand was on the horn but the person did not slow down or stop.i was on a city street.i was hurt and had neck surgery. Gm is telling me they will look back into it after denial that was it due to the recall. They sold the car as salvage when the insurance totaled it. The car was then sold with a salvage title. They replaced the ignition after telling me my accident injuries was not due to the recall.
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.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
This northstar engine has leaked oil,(not burning it) since 40,000 miles. I use 2 or more quarts of oil between oil changes. It leaks whenever it is parked. I have spent monies on this, but it appears a major engine repair is needed. Some say, the bolts were too short, and others say, this defect continued until the 2006 year.
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.
Airbags failed to open after engine died.car went dead and steering brakes failed to operate properly.seat became unlocked. I was jammed under steering wheel. Engine and car dead.front end and rear end total, never received replacement. Insurer was geico, repaired at their recommended facility.engine began to leak oil after 20000 milescar never operated correctly afterwards, traded it in after 6 months, for 2005new cts.same thing happened, engine shut off,. I traded for 2005 cadillac deville, in 2005.
Loss control of steering and brakes on 4 sept and 7 sept 2014, at intersection of mahan drive and warden road; the vehicle stopped by curb of the street, all traffic stopped.re-start engine. Luck was on my side.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving 80 mph, the engine stalled. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.updated 12/19/14
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.
Tl * the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000. The current mileage was 100,071.updated 09/15/14*lj the ignition case and cylinder were replaced. Updated 1/13/2015
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving approximate 55 mph, the check engine sensor light illuminated and the vehicle decelerated to approximately 45 mph. The contact indicated that the vehicle would not accelerate past 45 mph and smoke was seen coming from the engine area. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine was faulty. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
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.
Oil leak underneath engine has progressively gotten worse. Mechanic says it will cost $2,000. To fix.two sections do not fit properly, so this model will leak oil.
Large oil leak gear shift stuck electrical system damage,regulator.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville.when the contact drove into an area with water puddles, the power steering locked up.he immediately applied the brakes and safely drove to his destination.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that water was getting onto the serpentine belt and causing the failure.the contact was informed that there was no current remedy to repair the failure.he stated that any time there is wet weather conditions and the serpentine belt gets wet, the power steering will fail.the manufacturer advised him to call nhtsa and file a complaint.the failure mileage was 32,000 and current mileage was 40,000.updated 5/5/09 updated 05/06/09.
Within the last two months, while driving at night on a somewhat crowded interstate, i found myself driving behind a newer model of cadillac with a new type of tail light/brake light (possibly leds). My following distance was about 30 feet at times.this new type of light proved to be very distracting -- not because of its novelty but because of a "streaking" optical effect created by the lights. I have excellent night vision and use glasses when i drive. I never have light-associated vision problems when driving. But the effect created by these cadillac tail lights/brake lights proved so distracting that i was unable to drive in a normal manner. When i would look at the tail lights and then look away (to watch other cars, check mirrors, etc.), several very bright red streaks or blurs of light would "emerge" from the cadillac tail lights and follow within my field of view. This same distracting streak/blur effect would occur with even the smallest movement of my eyes -- as i looked from cadillac tail light to cadillac trunk, for example.the effect proved so distracting that i could not look at the cadillac ahead for a while and had to let the car move very far ahead of me before i could return to normal driving, eventually managing to change lanes and keep my distance from the cadillac.i bring this matter to your attention because i consider these tail lights to be a potential and serious driving hazard. The streaking effect caused by these new types of lights can confuse and distract drivers. The streak effect, for example, might prompt a driver to imagine seeing a light where there is, in fact, no light -- perhaps causing the driver to brake suddenly and unnecessarily. Or, perhaps more likely, the annoying streak effect could force some drivers to adopt less-then-safe driving measures to avoid looking at the lights. In either case, these lights are distracting and potentially hazardous. I urge you to investigate this matter as a safety issue.thank you.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville.while driving 70 mph, the transmission intermittently fails to shift into gear.the brake light also illuminates intermittently.the dealer tested the computer the first time.the second time, they cleaned the transmission valve body and replaced it the third time.the fourth time, the dealer reprogrammed the computer.the fifth time, the dealer test drove the vehicle and found no failure.the sixth and final time, the manufacturer informed the dealer not to take any action.the failure mileage was 8,000 and current mileage was 17,000.updated 03-11-08 updated 03/11/08
Dt: the contact stated while driving at night applied the right turn signal switch and experiencedtotal loss of the exterior headlights.when disengaging the turn signal switch the headlights came back on.he tested this several times, and each time thathe engaged the turn signals the headlights went out, but would come back on when the turn signal switch was not in use.he took the vehicle to the dealer.the dealer could not duplicate the problem.12/27/05.
Dt: the contact stated while driving at night applied the right turn signal switch and experiencedtotal loss of the exterior headlights.when disengaging the turn signal switch the headlights came back on.he tested this several times, and each time thathe engaged the turn signals the headlights went out, but would come back on when the turn signal switch was not in use.he took the vehicle to the dealer.the dealer could not duplicate the problem.12/27/05.
Key want fit in ignition, no power when accelerate.
Large oil leak gear shift stuck electrical system damage,regulator.
When trying to make a turn on wet roadway (not a puddle of water) or trying to turn at a light for instance while it is raining, even at alow rate of speed, the power steering locks and the car will not continue to turn, causing traffic behind you to come to a screeching halt.after stopping the steering will slowly loosens up allowing you to complete the turn. I have had it checked out with my repair garage but they couldn't find anything. Since i am aware of this happening i'm very careful when making a turn in the rain. I'm thankful i wasn't on the interstate doing 60.
This northstar engine has leaked oil,(not burning it) since 40,000 miles. I use 2 or more quarts of oil between oil changes. It leaks whenever it is parked. I have spent monies on this, but it appears a major engine repair is needed. Some say, the bolts were too short, and others say, this defect continued until the 2006 year.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville.while driving 70 mph, the transmission intermittently fails to shift into gear.the brake light also illuminates intermittently.the dealer tested the computer the first time.the second time, they cleaned the transmission valve body and replaced it the third time.the fourth time, the dealer reprogrammed the computer.the fifth time, the dealer test drove the vehicle and found no failure.the sixth and final time, the manufacturer informed the dealer not to take any action.the failure mileage was 8,000 and current mileage was 17,000.updated 03-11-08 updated 03/11/08
2005 cadillac transmission has a delay when shifting in reverse.***nar***the dealer stated that gm specs allowed that delay to be as much as 8 seconds long.the consumer indicated that this situation is exacerbated when he forward stops in a down hill direction and shifts into reverse to back up a hill.the vehicle rolls forward while the engine races.when the time delay ends the transmission engages with a violent jerk.the dealer was notified of the problem.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville.the contact stated that the driver side seat does not support the driver.in addition, the metal part underneath the driver side is poking his rear end and lower back.due to how uncomfortable the failure is, the contact cannot drive the vehicle for a long period of time.he has taken the vehicle to the shop three times, but they have not been able to repair it successfully.the current mileage is 26,000 and failure mileage was 20,000.
I have a 2005 cadillac deville i purchased it used with 48,000 miles i have had it about three years and the leather seats are horrible. They are not comfortable for long distant riding. I had a 1994 deville and there is no comparison.
Airbags failed to open after engine died.car went dead and steering brakes failed to operate properly.seat became unlocked. I was jammed under steering wheel. Engine and car dead.front end and rear end total, never received replacement. Insurer was geico, repaired at their recommended facility.engine began to leak oil after 20000 milescar never operated correctly afterwards, traded it in after 6 months, for 2005new cts.same thing happened, engine shut off,. I traded for 2005 cadillac deville, in 2005.
On the road failure of hydraulic brake line due to rustcorrosion while driving on highway.
Tl * the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000. The current mileage was 100,071.updated 09/15/14*lj the ignition case and cylinder were replaced. Updated 1/13/2015
The contact owned a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck and shoulder injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
Loss control of steering and brakes on 4 sept and 7 sept 2014, at intersection of mahan drive and warden road; the vehicle stopped by curb of the street, all traffic stopped.re-start engine. Luck was on my side.
On september 30, 2014, i was driving down the highway in my 2005 cadillac deville at the speed of 65 mph.i exit on to an exit ramp and stopped at a stop light.while at the light my brake pedal went to the floor.i tried pumping the brakes but the peddle kept going to the floor.i then realized i lost my breaks.the repair shop that repaired my brakes stated that the brake line going to the rear brakes rusted out in the middle of the car, which caused my brake failure.this repair cost me $572.66 to run 2 new brake lines from the front of the car to the rear brakes.i was very lucky that the brakes failed while i was stopped and not trying to stop at 65 mph.i have an 84 chevy, a 98 buick and a 2002 chevy and the only thing i ever did to the brakes was to replace them when they wore out.i am very interested in your explanation of why the brake line rusted out.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph, approaching a complete stop.when the brake pedal was applied there was no response, and the vehicle began to drift. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician stated that the brake line exhibited a hole which caused an excessive brake fluid leak. The brake line was replaced. The failure mileage was 72,522.updated 01/13/11*ljupdated 03/02/11
Vehicle repaired 2 twice within 3,000 miles for brake pulsation, poor stopping ability, abs lite 'on'.dealer replaced / machined rotors for warpage both times. Could not duplicate abs warning.
Dt: contact states whenhe moves his foot from the gas pedal to the brake pedal, his foot hits the console panel, causing a delay in braking for a fraction of a second.the dealer offered to adjust the placement of the console panel.updated 12/27/05.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact drove over a puddle of water when the steering wheel seized for approximately ten seconds. The failure recurred seven times in rainy weather conditions. The power steering pump was replaced by the dealer three times. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. The vin was unavailable. Updated 10/10/12
My2005 cadillac deville loose steering power when turning for about 20 second to 1 minute about 20 times in 3 years. This happens during the first couple miles of driving.cad dealer can not confirm problem as it is erratic and only happens once in a while. I noticed that this usually happened when the weather is high humidityand i parked the car outside at night or during rainy day.
While pulling into a parking space in front of a store car i went through a puddle of water.the steering immediately froze and the belt began to squeal.the steering came back within 10 seconds but for the ten seconds i could not steer the car.this is about the 10th time this has happened.i keep going to the dealership,they put on belt dressing but it does not help.something needs to be done since this seems to be a common occurrence with the 2005 deville.
During heavy rain or driving through water the steering completely goes out. Scared the living daylights out of me today....almost hit by a log truck while turning left into my neighborhood. Oct 2011 i took to dealer and they said that they have had other such complaints, but no recalls have been issued on this problem and they didn't know how to fix the problem. Does someone have to be killed before this problem is addressed? i saw the same thing happen a year or so ago to an elderly lady turning into our neigbborhood in her cadillac deville...she just stopped in the middle of a busy 2 lane road...luckily several people were at the intersection waiting to turn out of the neighborhood and were able to start the car and push it to safety. I didn't think anything about it at the time until the same thing happened to me...and i remember that the day it happened to my neighbor it was also raining.this is a major problem with an accident waiting to happen. Something should be done by gm about this before someone is killed! now i never drive my car when it's raining and if it happens to rain while i'm out my nerves are completely shot! i'd like to get rid of the car, but i could not in good conscience pass this vehicle onto another person knowing what i know about the steering issue.
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.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving various speeds during inclement weather, extreme force was required when making a right turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
In the past month power steering has failed in wet weather 7-8 times. To date this has happened when turning off city streets, but i am terrified that this will happen on the interstate and i will be unable to control the car. The steering re-engages when the ignition is turned off and back on. It also re-engages after several seconds if the ignition remains on.we bought the car new and this problem just started happening, but now happens everytime it has rained.i contacted cadillac and they have no information or recalls despite what i found (on an internet search) to be a problem others have experienced on this model for years 2003-2005. Does someone have to be killed before this is addressed? i transport my young grandchildren daily in what was supposed to be a large "safe" car. This is a very dangerous situation. Basically, i feel that we can no longer safely drive this car in wet weather and we live in florida where we can't always predict if and when it will rain.
I bought this car used and have only had it a few weeks but about five times now i have had the power steering quit when driving in the rain. It returns in seconds but i am disabled and it is very difficult for me to control the car. Luckily, this has only happened at low speeds. I'm afraid of being killed. I have since read that this is a well known problem. In all seriousness, do folks have to die before gm fixes the problem?
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.
Steering will lock up when driving through standing water. Unable to steer right or left, can only steer straight ahead for approximately 10 seconds. Then steering will return to normal. This happens any time vehicle is driven through standing water at any speed.
I backed out of my driveway, shifted to drive, began driving on my street and the wheel came off and the car hit the ground.the drivers side ball joint broke.had i been on the freeway, this would have caused a multi-car accident with injury and or death to many people.oem ball joints, especially on an expensive car like a cadillac deville, should have a lifetime or the same life expectancy as the other major components, including the frame.it is an engineering defect (inferior metal strength and quality) for a ball joint on a cadillac to "break" for no reason.it should be forbidden and punitive for a balljoint on a cadillac to break before 300,000 miles.why should consumers be forced to play russian roulette with their lives????a good quality product that is permanently lubed as in the cadillac line, should be reliable for the life of the vehicle.anything else is the same as attempted murder and should be forbidden or punished.the public must be protected from this type of suicidal journey in a reasonably new vehicle that has been maintained.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph on a wet road, the contact attempted to make a left turn and there was an abnormal noise. The contact mentioned that the power steering failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.
2005 cadillac deville.the power steering has gone out three times in the last two days.the weather was rain or the day after rain.i went to the cadillac dealer ship on july 8 and told them what happened.after the car was checked by the dealer i was told the belt may have been wet from the rain.i have driven this car for three years and never had this problem.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph and attempted to make a turn, the steering wheel locked. No warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure progressed. The contact had to shut the vehicle off and restart in order to make the turn. The dealer or an independent mechanic did not diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
Driving in rain and power steering froze up for about 10 seconds. This has happened a few times. You need to look into this safety issue.
Intermittent -has happening more than a dozen times over the years- while negotiating a turn when the weather is wet (raining or shortly after rainstorm) the power steering freezes up for several seconds. Extremely frightening experience. Panic sets in if on the road (as opposed to a parking lot) because one becomes powerless to avoid oncoming danger and fearful that stalled position of vehicle (1/2 way through a turn) may cause accident for others. Want to know cause!!! want to know remedy!!!
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle swerved and crashed into a fire hydrant. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the failure mileage was 47,000.
When trying to make a turn on wet roadway (not a puddle of water) or trying to turn at a light for instance while it is raining, even at alow rate of speed, the power steering locks and the car will not continue to turn, causing traffic behind you to come to a screeching halt.after stopping the steering will slowly loosens up allowing you to complete the turn. I have had it checked out with my repair garage but they couldn't find anything. Since i am aware of this happening i'm very careful when making a turn in the rain. I'm thankful i wasn't on the interstate doing 60.
Tl * the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000. The current mileage was 100,071.updated 09/15/14*lj the ignition case and cylinder were replaced. Updated 1/13/2015
When you drive thru a puddle of water the power steering stops working. After a few minutes it works like normal. This has happened numerous times.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville.when the contact drove into an area with water puddles, the power steering locked up.he immediately applied the brakes and safely drove to his destination.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that water was getting onto the serpentine belt and causing the failure.the contact was informed that there was no current remedy to repair the failure.he stated that any time there is wet weather conditions and the serpentine belt gets wet, the power steering will fail.the manufacturer advised him to call nhtsa and file a complaint.the failure mileage was 32,000 and current mileage was 40,000.updated 5/5/09 updated 05/06/09.
I was driving home after a driving rain. The car made a screeching sound for several seconds and then the steering wheel froze while i attempted to turn right. This has happened multiple times. Therefore i do not drive in the rain. Also the problem persists even after the power steering pump has been replaced secondary to a leak.
I had driven the car and parked it outside. When i went to drive the car approximately two hours later, i lost power steering for a few seconds when turning the corner. This failure has occurredseptember 2009, january 2010, march 2010 and may 2010 when i have notified the dealership service department.the cadillac dealership replaced a pulley on the right side in march 2010 and we still have this issue.it happens inadvertently and it seems like after we had rain.the cadillac is garage kept.updated 06/29/10
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While making a right turn at approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle, drove over a curb, and into a field. There were no injuries nor was a police report filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Loss control of steering and brakes on 4 sept and 7 sept 2014, at intersection of mahan drive and warden road; the vehicle stopped by curb of the street, all traffic stopped.re-start engine. Luck was on my side.
Temporary loss of power steering when driving through standing water puddles. Nearly impossible to steer for about 10 seconds, then returns to normal. Dealer can not duplicate. Reports splash shield intact, drive belt is not degraded and has proper tension to power steering pump. But problem still exists and is a potential safety hazard.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 35 mph and attempting to make a turn, the power steering seized. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and the engine was turned off, which caused the power steering to resume normal operation. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 87,503.
I took my cadillac in for a recall on my keys.then the dealership inspected my car and told me i have a badly wornright front tie rod that needs to be replaced at a cost of $6,000.i do not feel that there is anything wrong with my car, but have not had a second opinion.what can be done about this??[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville.the contact stated that the power steering fails when driving through any amount of water, including small puddles.the vehicle becomes hard to control and the failure only occurs while driving at any speed through water.he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that several other customers have reported the same failure, however, the dealer did not determine the cause of failure or repair the contacts vehicle.the current mileage was 45,000 and failure mileage was 17,000. Updated 10/03/07
After purchasing the vehicle from thedetroit location of don massey cadillac on june 9 2009.there wasa very bad rain storm that weekend.i was driving and noticed the rain coming into the vehicle by the left side of the dash board dripping from the roof.after taking it back several times to don massey they indicated to me that it was some sort of plug in the sunroof that was getting clogged up.they fixed it but every time it has rained for the last 5 years rain has continued to come in the car and now its coming next to my left foot. The detroit location of don massey closed later that year and i have not taken the vehicle in to another one (not sure where to really).now i'm reduced to putting a plastic bag over the sunroof when i know rain is predicted (which is extremely tacky on a cadillac) ;-(not sure if other 2005 cadillac owners have this issue, but it is truly a pain in my "roof" .
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's door will not stay opened while parked on an incline.the contact is handicapped and must prop one foot on the door panel for the door to stay open while exiting the vehicle.this happens every time the vehicle is parked on an incline or when there is a strong wind blowing.the manufacturer has been contacted which determined this is the way the vehicle is designed.
I backed out of my driveway, shifted to drive, began driving on my street and the wheel came off and the car hit the ground.the drivers side ball joint broke.had i been on the freeway, this would have caused a multi-car accident with injury and or death to many people.oem ball joints, especially on an expensive car like a cadillac deville, should have a lifetime or the same life expectancy as the other major components, including the frame.it is an engineering defect (inferior metal strength and quality) for a ball joint on a cadillac to "break" for no reason.it should be forbidden and punitive for a balljoint on a cadillac to break before 300,000 miles.why should consumers be forced to play russian roulette with their lives????a good quality product that is permanently lubed as in the cadillac line, should be reliable for the life of the vehicle.anything else is the same as attempted murder and should be forbidden or punished.the public must be protected from this type of suicidal journey in a reasonably new vehicle that has been maintained.
I took my cadillac in for a recall on my keys.then the dealership inspected my car and told me i have a badly wornright front tie rod that needs to be replaced at a cost of $6,000.i do not feel that there is anything wrong with my car, but have not had a second opinion.what can be done about this??[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving 10 mph, the brake pedal was released and the vehicle accelerated without the contact depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact depressed the brake pedal and was able to stop the vehicle and avoid a crash. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and was waiting for parts to arrive to have the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.
The window regulator on the rr window of my 2005 cadillac deville is defective.my window is down and won't come back up although the motor power is running to the window the regulator is broken.i have checked the complaints and noted that there are several complaints regarding defective window regulators on this model of deville which in 2002 through 2005.i called the dealer and they knew exactly what the problem was and said it would cost over $500.00 to replace.this is only one window.there is the possibility that this could occur three more times.i know several people with this model deville ( not this year) that have the same problem but can not afford to get the part replaced consequently they are driving around with no window in the back.i feel this is unsafe for children and pets. As well as dangerous for leaving your car out.i would appreciate if you would check into this.i think it has not been addressed because the complaints appear to be unrelated. However taken as a whole for all the years it is significant.i you look at the window regulators you will see the problem.i do not know how to get cadillac to address this problem.
The driver side mirror changes position, pointing down to the ground,erratically, usually when entering or leaving the car, or inserting the key, even though i am always using driver #1 key. I can reset it, use the memory button to save the position. It may work for several stops during a shopping trip, then change again on it's own. It is a safety hazard because when i want to change lanes i look at the mirror and it is pointed to the ground. The dealer where i always take my car for service, has not been able to determine the problem.
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
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville.the contact stated that the front driver, rear driver and front passenger side glass windows abnormally fell into the door panel and was unable to be removed. Then, the and windows did the same. The manufacturer advised the contact to have the vehicle diagnosed by an authorized dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed as a defect in the windows. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired.the current and failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville.the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the front drivers side of the vehicle started to vibrate violently. The contact mentioned that once vehicle speed was reduced to 55 mph, the vehicle stopped vibrating. The contact mentioned that all four tires and rims were replaced. However, the failure recurred.the manufacturer was not contacted.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.
When trying to make a turn on wet roadway (not a puddle of water) or trying to turn at a light for instance while it is raining, even at alow rate of speed, the power steering locks and the car will not continue to turn, causing traffic behind you to come to a screeching halt.after stopping the steering will slowly loosens up allowing you to complete the turn. I have had it checked out with my repair garage but they couldn't find anything. Since i am aware of this happening i'm very careful when making a turn in the rain. I'm thankful i wasn't on the interstate doing 60.
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