CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Cadillac Deville has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 176 complaints with NHTSA, including 20 crashes, 2 fires, 17 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (45 reports).
2002 Cadillac Deville recalls
Most common 2002 Cadillac Deville problems
Problem areas named in the 176 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 45 |
| Air Bags | 26 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 25 |
| Steering | 18 |
| Engine | 17 |
| Power Train | 15 |
| Visibility | 14 |
| Tires | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving approximately 7 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle suddenly shut off, causing the driver to lose control of the steering and crash into a tree. During the crash, the vehicle sustained front-end damage, but no air bag had deployed. No injuries were reported, and no police report was taken. The vehicle was later towed to a local dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition switch had failed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact indicated that the vehi
MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE WHEN THE HORN SOUNDED EXTREMELY LOUD AND WOULD NOT STOP I COULD NOT STOP IT SO I TOOK IT TO SHOP. THE DEALER SAYS THAT AIRBAG SHORTED OUT AND SHORTED OUT THE HORN. THEY WANT TO REPLACE AIRBAG AND HORN AT A COST OF $1109 WAS THIS AIRBAG RECALLED?
I WAS GOING TO DROP OFF SOME TRASH BAGS IN DUMPSTER AROUND THE BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE.AND WAS PARKED NEXT TO IT AT APTMENTS STREET.I PUT THE CAR IN PARK TURNED OFF ENGINE AND REMOVED THE KEYS POPPED THE TRUNK REMOVED TRASH BAGS CLOSED TRUNK AND GOT BACK IN DRIVER SEAT PLACED KEY IN JUST AS ALWAYS REAL EASY GOING AND TRIED TO TURN IT FOR HOUR IN HOT SUN THEN WALKED HOME CALLED TOW TRUCK WERE WE BROUGHT IT HOME WERE I LIVE MY HOUSE AND COST $164.00 DOLLARS AND IS IN SAME CONDITION AS OF NOW. *TR
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WILL SHUT DOWN AND I WILL LOSE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES AND I'M PRETTY SURE MY AIR BAGS ARE NOT WORKING EITHER
TAKATA AIR BAG, DO NOT KNOW IF THAT ITEM IS IN MY CAR BUT THEY SAY IT IS. ALSO LIKE SO MANY NORTHSTAR ENGINES THERE IS TROUBLE WITH THE HEAD GASKET, AND ACCORDING TO THE HYDROCARBON BLOCK TEST, MINE MUST BE REPLACED. IN ORDER TO REPLACE IT, THE ENGINE AND POWER TRAIN MUST BE REMOVED, AT MY EXPENSE. DUE TO THIS ISSUE, MY CAR CONTINUES TO TRY AND OVERHEAT AFTER ABOUT 29 MILES OF DRIVING. AFTER LISTENING TO THOSE FOLKS ON THE CADILLAC FORUM, I HAVE BEEN LEAD TO BELIEVE, THE OVERHEATING ISSUE MAY BE, PARTLY THE FAULT OF THE FINE THREAD HEAD BOLTS AND OR STUDS. MANY MECHANICS I HAVE SPOKEN WITH HAVE SAID THAT I NEED A NEW ENGINE, ALTHOUGH THE FOLKS ON THE CADILLAC FOURM HAVE SAID THAT TIME-SERTS
2002 Cadillac Deville questions
Does the 2002 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2002 Cadillac Deville: Electrical System:Ignition; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor; Air Bags:Frontal; Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Cadillac Deville?
Based on 176 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (45), Air Bags (26), Engine And Engine Cooling (25).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Cadillac Deville has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.