general problems of the 1999 Cadillac Deville

Eight problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 1999 Cadillac Deville. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/21/2012

1999 Cadillac Deville vehicle went completely dead. The consumer stated she had no brakes or power steering.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2011

I was driving light came on car failed to stop pulled toone side took it to rinkle Cadillac was told it was abs module covered by gm they had recall went back several times finally the y told they could not get part not to drive car in wet weather or winter car is own by senior lady bought new only 70000miles kept in garage car is listed fleetwood limited limited amount made this is my second time applying never got answer yet my husband wrote in first time.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2010

Tl-the contact owns a 1999 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted. However, the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. The contact retrieved codes from the on board computer: pass key open/shorter pellet, pass key wrong and fuel sensor feedback shorted high. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Pam.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2004

While driving the vehicle stalled without warning. When this occurred the vehicle lost power brakes and steering and was difficult to steer. The vehicle was driven to the dealership. The stalling was related to a failure in the main computer chip. The dealership is awaiting parts to service the vehicle. They are also going to re-clean the engine because of excessive oil consumption. The egr valve failed and caused the vehicle to stall.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2004

Car has been shutting down intermittently while driving. Just shuts off. Consumer loses all power brakes, and steering, etc,. Consumer said that there aren't any warning lights before vehicle shuts off. Once the consumer stops the vehicle, it has to be restarted and is ok until the next occurrence.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2001

The contact owns a 1999 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the engine stalled with the illumination of the warning indicator. The vehicle restarted after being shifted into neutral. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2001

While traveling at approximately 75 mph during night hours vehicle lost all electrical systems, and engine stopped. After 10 minutes, consumer was able to get vehicle started. Also, brake operation was spongy, and operated erratically afterwards. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

8 Electrical System problem

Remote control for power doors/locks does not open the door. Also, windshield wipers do not come on unless turned on high, and when car is put in reverse the power doors do not lock. Dealer cannot fix.




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