general problems of the 2002 Cadillac Deville

27 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2002 Cadillac Deville. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Cadillac Deville based on all problems reported for the 2002 Deville.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2019

I have the light on dashboard of airbags the light never turns on plus bluetooth doesnt work and some time it doesnt want to turn on this happen like 3 times 1 in the gas station 2 at walmart parking and 3 at home this happen different days and months from oct ,2018, Nov ,2018 , and Jan of this year 2019.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2018

Well I notice that some time the key works and some time it dont. The seat belt get stuck some time and I just foynd out the car had recalls.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 3 mph, the steering wheel seized as the brakes failed to respond without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,045. Djr.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/17/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the steering wheel and ignition became inoperable. The failure has recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,000.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2014

Tl-the contact owns 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system) after the vehicle was repaired by the local dealer the rpm count must be over the 500's in order for the vehicle not to stall. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Bp.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the parts was not available to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2014

The contact owns a 2002 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 contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the engine stalled, the brakes seized and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The air bag and engine lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed it as defective key cylinder and replaced the part. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The mileage failure was 202,000. Nw.

11 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Pam.

12 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The dealer did not know when the parts would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

13 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that both the brake and accelerator pedals needed to be depressed in order to turn the ignition. The check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

14 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph, he became distracted and crashed into a pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a concussion that required medical attention. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however the part needed for repairs was unavailable. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for repairs. The front bumper and grill was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 240,000.

15 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop three times and the mechanic was not able to replicate nor diagnose the failure. The contact was later notified of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical) and the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

16 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated while driving 20-25 mph, the lights in dash board illuminated, radio shortage and alarm sounds when the doors open. The contacted received notification of NHTSA campaign number:14v355000 (electrical system). The VIN number look referred the contact to the manufacturer. The contact was involved in a seven car collision. The vehicle is at the repair shop. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. The contact was provided with manufacturer number 800-458-8006. Jb.

17 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated while driving various speeds,the telescopic steering wheel moved up and down,in and out. The contact also noticed that the driver seat moved back and forth unintentially and the air warning light was illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis and they were unable to locate a problem, therefore the vehicle had not been repaired. The contact had received NHTSA 14v355000(electrical system) and stated that the parts were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000 and the contact had not experienced a failure regarding the recall. Gb.

18 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2014

2002 Cadillac Deville. Consumer had to have the ignition lock cylinder replaced.

19 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/22/2013

2002 Cadillac Deville. Consumer states unsuccessful at getting a refund from gm due to the recall for ignition cylinder issue. The consumer was unable to remove the key from the ignition. It required the replacement of the ignition cylinder.

20 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2013

The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check security system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 180,000.

21 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/07/2013

The car would die out, and you have no power anything. Put it in neutral and you could restart it. Solution was to replace two sensors that cost about $400. This also happened on a 2001 Cadillac Deville, I had in 2012, and had to replace sensors. About $400. Again. All repairs were done a chevy dealer dekalb/sycamore chevy. This a similar problem to the keys in the ignition. The car engine just die and no power anything. The repairs are in the dealer records. I would like my money back. Paul.

22 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/13/2013

2002 Cadillac Deville. Consumer is not satisfied with the response by the dealership for reimbursement key ring recall. The consumer stated when his wife placed the key in the ignition, and turned it, the vehicle died and she could not turn the ignition to remove the key. The vehicle had to be towed. According to the repair invoice, there was internal damage in the ignition lock. The consumers request for reimbursement was denied, based on the fact, the part that was replaced was not part of the recall. Updated 01/29/jb.

23 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2009

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. Updated 10/13/09.

24 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2008

Im desperate. On four occasions the car cuts out. This morning doing 35mpg the car went dead. No steering---really scary. This is thefifth time this has happened. Cad. Admits the problem but does not have the part. They refuse to give me any alternative. Please please see if you can do anything to resolve this very serious problem this is my second attempt to express my concerns.

25 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2006

Engine fire.

26 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2005

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle shut off and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact was force to crash into a curb in order to stop the vehicle. Also, the contact stated that all of the warning lights illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred numerous times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000. Pam.

27 Electrical System problem

Consumer complaining about the design of the accelerator pedal being close to the brake pedal. Mr the consumer states that it causes additional seconds to get his foot on the brake pedal from the accelerator pedal. The consumer also states that the same maneuver happens when his right foot hits the end of the side vertical panel. Scc when looking in the rear view mirror, consumer can only see one quarter of the bottom horizontal view. On a sunny day, the illuminated numbers on the dash are not visible and requires repeated glances to obtain an accurate reading. The passenger door handle is difficult to reach for closing once it has been opened.


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