Ignition Problems of Cadillac Deville

Cadillac Deville owners have reported 13 problems related to ignition (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Cadillac Deville based on all problems reported for the Deville.

1 Ignition problem of the 2002 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 03/25/2025

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 vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 80,000.

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2 Ignition problem of the 2003 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 02/13/2023

The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The power steering was inoperable. In addition, the contact stated that the message that the key not detected was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently serviced at the dealer under manufacturer recall number: n140299. The contact stated that the failure had occurred before receiving the recall repair notification. The failure reoccurred after the recall repair was completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

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3 Ignition problem of the 2002 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 06/18/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel became hard to maneuver. The contact stated that she was unable to park the vehicle and it had to be towed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had not been made aware of problem. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000. The VIN was not available.

4 Ignition problem of the 1997 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 06/05/2011

The contact owns a 1997 Cadillac Deville. While driving approximately 25 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after turning the key in the ignition and placing the gear shift in neutral. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 71,704.

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5 Ignition problem of the 2003 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 12/12/2007

While driving down the street, within a half mile of driving, the engine just shut off. After a slow stop, the car started normally again and has been ok for several days.

6 Ignition problem of the 2004 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 06/01/2005

Consumer states: turned on ignition and car accelerated on its own. Had to push pedal all the way to the floor. Barely got it to stop. Thought at first that pedal was stuck. Got the vehicle to stop by turning off the ignition.

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7 Ignition problem of the 2001 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 03/21/2004

The engine suddenly stops running while driving with no apparent warning. At that point it is almost impossible to steer and you must stop the car and restart the engine. I have had repeated problems with this and have heard of other Cadillac Deville owners having this problem. I had my car in to the dealer for the problem last week and it happened to me again today.

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8 Ignition problem of the 2002 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 08/13/2003

While driving and without prior warning vehicle shuts down, causing loss of all power. This problem has been noted 18 times in the last 8000 miles. Vehicle has been taken to the dealer, dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

9 Ignition problem of the 1998 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 11/20/2000

While driving at 35 mph vehicle quit in traffic without any warning, it could have caused an accident. The vehicle restarted after stalling.

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10 Ignition problem of the 1999 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 02/16/2000

When the ignition key is removed the vehicle rolled back ward striking a passenger with open door and causing injuries. Yh.

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11 Ignition problem of the 1997 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 05/07/1998

Spark plug wires shorting. Yh.

12 Ignition problem of the 2000 Cadillac Deville

Consumer noticed while traveling 65 mph on highway and without any indication vehicle stalled in passing gear. Dealer repaired vehicle four times, but can't duplicate problem.

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13 Ignition problem of the 2000 Cadillac Deville

While driving vehicle traction control light comes on/ sercurity theft light comes on/ electrical system shuts down, and engine starts to rev high. When taking key out of ignition, the electrical system stays on. Dealer cant duplicate the problem.


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