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Cadillac Deville recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns and 2,023 owner complaints for the Cadillac Deville, covering model years 1995 to 2005. The 1997 model year drew the most complaints (269), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 17 recall campaigns on file
  • 2,023 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 11 model years with data (1995–2005)
  • most complaints: 1997 (269 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (389 complaints)
  • latest recall 14V355000 (reported Jun 23, 2014)
  • 158 complaints reporting a crash (7.8%)
  • 40 complaints reporting a fire (2.0%)
  • 135 complaints reporting an injury (6.7%)
  • 11 complaints reporting a death (0.5%)

Cadillac Deville complaints by model year

11 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1997 model year has the most complaints: 269 of 2,023, or 13.3%. Next come 1998 (237) and 2000 (225). The fewest are for 2005, with 95 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Cadillac Deville owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2005Column chart of 2,023 complaints across 11 model years. The highest is 1997 with 269. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 129 complaints12919951996: 218 complaints21819961997: 269 complaints26919971998: 237 complaints23719981999: 187 complaints18719992000: 225 complaints22520002001: 175 complaints17520012002: 176 complaints17620022003: 145 complaints14520032004: 167 complaints16720042005: 95 complaints952005
Cadillac Deville complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Cadillac Deville complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
19951296683
199621811790
19972694850
1998237141142
1999187174233
2000225254202
2001175233150
2002176202131
200314515090
2004167134120
20059510170
All model years2,0231584013511

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Cadillac Deville components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 389 complaints (19.2% of all 2,023), followed by Engine and Engine Cooling (317) and Air Bags (261).

Components named most often in Cadillac Deville complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Cadillac Deville complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System38919.2%
Engine and Engine Cooling31715.7%
Air Bags26112.9%
Steering23711.7%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1879.2%
Fuel System, Gasoline1366.7%
Visibility1346.6%
Exterior Lighting1095.4%
Power Train1025.0%
Engine914.5%
Vehicle Speed Control894.4%
Suspension683.4%
Structure582.9%
Tires512.5%
Service Brakes452.2%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Cadillac Deville recalls

17 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Deville, newest first. The 17 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 2005. The 2000 and 2002 model years appear in the most campaigns (5 each).

  • 17 recall campaigns
Cadillac Deville recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1995: 2 campaigns1996: 2 campaigns1997: 2 campaigns1998: 3 campaigns1999: 1 campaign
2000: 5 campaigns2001: 4 campaigns2002: 5 campaigns2003: 4 campaigns2004: 1 campaign2005: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 14V355000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Ignition

    Model years 2000–2005

    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:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 04V110000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model years 1995–1997

    Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0L V8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. Additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. Cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment.

    Consequence:
    Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. Dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. The recall began on June 2, 2004, for 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora vehicles. Owners of 1995 cadillacs and 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora were sent letters on August 6, 2004. Additional letters to owners will be forthcoming. Owners should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 03V238000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

    Model years 2002–2003

    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:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 03V051000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

    Model year 2003

    On certain mini vans, passenger and sport utility vehicles, some of these vehicles have a driver's side air bag that may not deploy as designed. In addition, the air bag inflator could rupture.

    Consequence:
    This could result in reduced capability of the air bag to protect the driver. Also if the air bag inflator ruptured, pieces of the inflator could strike and injure the vehicle occupants.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag. Owner notification began on March 11, 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 Buick at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 02V227000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

    Model years 2000–2002

    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:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 02V222000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model years 2002–2003

    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 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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 02V067000

    Reported

    Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)

    Model year 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:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 01V172000

    Reported

    Structure › Body

    Model year 2001

    Vehicle description: certain sedans, hearse, and limousine vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS No. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." These vehicles have sunvisor center supports with certain radii less than the 3.2MM required by the standard.

    Consequence:
    Radii less than 3.2MM can increase the possibility of certain types of injuries, like lacerations, if an occupant contacts the support during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the sunvisor center supports with redesigned supports. Owner notification began November 28, 2001. 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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 00V347000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

    Model years 2000–2001

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, hearse, and limousines. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 209, "seat belt assemblies." These vehicles have seat belts that may not meet the 30-pound push button release effort requirement of the standard.

    Consequence:
    High release efforts could make it more difficult for a crash victim to release the belt and exit the vehicle.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the seat belts and, if necessary, modify the latch plates or replace the retractor. Dealers will also add "snap on" latch clips to eliminate the potential of inverted latch plate insertion. Owner notification is being conducted in phases. The first phase began May 29, 2001, and the second phase began July 6, 2001. 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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 00V217000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Side/Window

    Model years 1998–1999

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of the side impact sensor modules have quality problems that can cause an inadvertent deployment of the driver or passenger side impact air bags. These side air bags deploy with less force than a frontal air bag and are designed to minimize the risk of serious injury.

    Consequence:
    However, an occupant can receive some injury from a deployment.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the driver and passenger side impact sensing modules. If the vehicle has had the side air bags temporarily disconected, the temporary disconnect will be removed before replacing the side impact sensing modules.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

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  1. NHTSA campaign 00V114000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.

    Consequence:
    When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 00V021000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: limousines. During normal engine roll, the plastic end fitting of the cruise control cable could contact the brake master cylinder and fracture. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 124, "accelerator control systems."

    Consequence:
    The fracture could prevent full closing of the throttle and cause a small increase in engine RPM in drive with the brake applied.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new cruise control bracket and, if necessary, will replace the cruise control cable.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 98V115000

    Reported

    Air Bags

    Model year 1995

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags can occur due to water intrusion.

    Consequence:
    Deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash and personal injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will clean the exterior case of the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) and appply a potting compound to the SDM case and electrical connector body.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 97V232000

    Reported

    Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and Attachments

    Model year 1998

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with hood hinge pivot bolts which can break due to an improper heat treat condition. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 219, "windshield zone intrusion." A broken bolt can cause either the corner of the hood near the windshield to raise, or one side of the hood to be unstable when opened.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a vehicle crash, the hood could be pushed back through the windshield glass possibly injuring the vehicle occupants.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the hood hinge pivot bolts.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 97V183000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Model year 1998

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, hearses and limousines. The canister purge evaporative emissions harness on these vehicles was misrouted.

    Consequence:
    The harness could interfere with the cruise control and throttle linkage preventing return to a closed throttle.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the vehicle for proper routing of the harness, correct as necessary, and install a plastic tie strap to the harness.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 97V064000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Model year 1997

    The electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module can cause the antilock brake system (ABS) to cycle during a non-ABS brake application.

    Consequence:
    This condition can result in an increase in vehicle stopping distance increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 95V229000

    Reported

    Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and Attachments

    Model year 1996

    These vehicles could have been produced with an improperly adjusted secondary hood latch. This does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS No. 113, "hood latch system."

    Consequence:
    Consequence of non-compliance: if the secondary latch is not properly engaged and the primary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. If this were to occur while the vehicle is in motion, the hood can contact the windshield reducing the vision of the driver and increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will adjust the secondary hood latch.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Cadillac Deville questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Cadillac Deville have?

NHTSA lists 17 vehicle recall campaigns for the Cadillac Deville, covering model years 1995 to 2005. The most recent, 14V355000, was reported on June 23, 2014 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2000 and 2002 model years are covered by the most campaigns (5 each).

Which Cadillac Deville model year has the most complaints?

The 1997 model year, with 269 of the 2,023 complaints in NHTSA’s file (13.3%). The next are 1998 (237) and 2000 (225). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Cadillac Deville complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 389 complaints, or 19.2% of all 2,023. Engine and Engine Cooling (317) and Air Bags (261) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Cadillac Deville?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Cadillac dealer.

How many Cadillac Deville complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 2,023 complaints, 158 report a crash, 40 a fire, 135 at least one injury and 11 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.