Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Cadillac Deville

Cadillac Deville owners have reported 6 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's hood latch (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Cadillac Deville

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
3
Hood Latch problems
2
Latches/locks/linkage problems
1

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Cadillac Deville

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that when he parks his vehicle, the steering column sporadically locks and becomes extremely difficult to unlock. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the failure may be caused by a pin in the steering column, the   Read details...

The Hood Latch problem

Hood latch mounting bracket nuts sheared off . This cause the hood to vibrate while driving. Driver took the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the hood latch mounting bracket nuts needed to be replaced. Consumer stated hood latch is not securing hood tight.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

My key fob started to have problems at first, unlocking my drivers door. I have all the doors set to lock when put in gear and unlock when the key is removed. I had shut the vehicle off but my door did not electrically unlock so I tried manually to lift the button and it would not lift high enough   Read details...




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