2005 Cadillac Deville
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2005 Cadillac Deville. Newest first.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
Owner complaints
95 complaints10 involved a crash1 involved a fire12 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering
When you drive thru a puddle of water the power steering stops working. After a few minutes it works like normal. This has happened numerous times.
- Service brakes
On the road failure of hydraulic brake line due to rust corrosion while driving on highway.
- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph and attempted to make a turn, the steering wheel locked. No warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure progressed. The contact had to shut the vehicle off and…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph and attempted to make a turn, the steering wheel locked. No warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure progressed. The contact had to shut the vehicle off and restart in order to make the turn. The dealer or an independent mechanic did not diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
- Electrical system
My a/c runs at will. Off and on by itself. Running, stationary, and in motion. My headlights come on when I put the car in drive ever though they are turned off. my alternator was replaced and the battery and all checked out fine at two local parts /battery stores july 18TH 2017. Both were…
My a/c runs at will. Off and on by itself. Running, stationary, and in motion. My headlights come on when I put the car in drive ever though they are turned off. my alternator was replaced and the battery and all checked out fine at two local parts /battery stores july 18TH 2017. Both were replaced in may of 2016. the display panel for the a/c shows both the fan icon and the auto icon. The auto icon will not turn off. Searching on line for complaints about this make and model show many others with this problem and no answers. this began july 6TH and IS happening more frequently as in several times a day.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. The failure recurred and the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that there were no failures prior to the dealer repairing the…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. The failure recurred and the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that there were no failures prior to the dealer repairing the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.
- Air bags · Electronic stability control (esc)
I was hit head-on. The ignition turned off after being hit and the seat- belts did not deploy. I stopped and my hand was on the horn but the person did not slow down or stop.i was on a city street.i was hurt and had neck surgery. Gm IS telling me they will look back into it after denial that was it…
I was hit head-on. The ignition turned off after being hit and the seat- belts did not deploy. I stopped and my hand was on the horn but the person did not slow down or stop.i was on a city street.i was hurt and had neck surgery. Gm IS telling me they will look back into it after denial that was it due to the recall. They sold the car as salvage when the insurance totaled it. The car was then sold with a salvage title. They replaced the ignition after telling me my accident injuries was not due to the recall.
- Air bags
Car was hit in back while stopped in construction zone on us 75 south of durant oklahoma and knocked into car stopped in front. Air bags did not inflate.
- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While making a right turn at approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle, drove over a curb, and into a field. There were no injuries nor was a police report…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While making a right turn at approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle, drove over a curb, and into a field. There were no injuries nor was a police report filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
- Electrical system
Driving on a local freeway, my ignition switch to off. I was only going 55 mph in heavy traffice. I was able to place the car in neutral & restart the engine, but for a short period I was with limited braking and steering. Had my wife been driving I am certain the outcome would not have been as…
Driving on a local freeway, my ignition switch to off. I was only going 55 mph in heavy traffice. I was able to place the car in neutral & restart the engine, but for a short period I was with limited braking and steering. Had my wife been driving I am certain the outcome would not have been as good. after this I took the car into the local cadillac dealer to have the ignition switch corrective recall complied with. They adjusted the size of the hole on my keys - this was the fix. However, changing the size of the key hole does nothing to prevent my ignition switch from "popping' to off. At the time of the failure mentioned, I had only a single key in place. I contacted cadillac about this and their reply has been that the recall only covers the key hole change & does nothing to address the faulty ignition switch. Further, they indicatedthat I could have the ignition switch changed for $1090.00.
- Air bags · Electrical system · Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 55 mph, the engine seized. The vehicle crashed into a median and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained major injuries, including two broken feet and a concussion. The driver required medical assistance. A police…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 55 mph, the engine seized. The vehicle crashed into a median and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained major injuries, including two broken feet and a concussion. The driver required medical assistance. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
- Visibility/wiper
The driver side mirror changes position, pointing down to the ground, erratically, usually when entering or leaving the car, or inserting the key, even though I am always using driver #1 key. I can reset it, use the memory button to save the position. It may work for several stops during a…
The driver side mirror changes position, pointing down to the ground, erratically, usually when entering or leaving the car, or inserting the key, even though I am always using driver #1 key. I can reset it, use the memory button to save the position. It may work for several stops during a shopping trip, then change again on it's own. It IS a safety hazard because when I want to change lanes I look at the mirror and it IS pointed to the ground. The dealer where I always take my car for service, has not been able to determine the problem.
- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph on a wet road, the contact attempted to make a left turn and there was an abnormal noise. The contact mentioned that the power steering failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.
- Steering
I bought this car used and have only had it a few weeks but about five times now I have had the power steering quit when driving in the rain. It returns in seconds but I am disabled and it IS very difficult for me to control the car. Luckily, this has only happened at low speeds. I'm afraid of…
I bought this car used and have only had it a few weeks but about five times now I have had the power steering quit when driving in the rain. It returns in seconds but I am disabled and it IS very difficult for me to control the car. Luckily, this has only happened at low speeds. I'm afraid of being killed. I have since read that this IS a well known problem. In all seriousness, do folks have to die before gm fixes the problem?
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle experienced a loss of power. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under an unknown recall; however, the failure…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle experienced a loss of power. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under an unknown recall; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000. The vin and nhtsa campaign number were not available.
- Electrical system
During winter driving, turned on the heated steering wheel, felt the fingers of my left hand begin to burn and noticed smoke coming from the heated steering wheel cover. I immediately switched off the heated steering wheel, the smoking stopped. I have not used that feature since, have not had it repaired. checked for recalls on this problem, did not find any. *tr
- Electrical system
2005 cadillac deville. Consumer was unaware of vehicle being recalled until 9 years later. *Ta the consumer has since traded the vehicle. *Jb
- Electrical system
2005 cadillac deville. Consumer states car developed an ignition problem and had to pay to fix the problem. The consumer would like reimbursement. *Ta
- Electrical system · Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the key could be removed from the ignition switch while driving. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The vehicle was included in…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the key could be removed from the ignition switch while driving. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign ID number: 14v355000 (electrical system) but the part was not available for several months to service the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Electrical system
2005 cadillac deville vehicle was declared totaled due to flooding and consumer wishes to be removed from list *cn
- Air bags · Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling · Fuel/propulsion system
Large oil leak gear shift stuck electrical system damage,regulator. *tr
- Electrical system
2005 cadillac deville seeking reimbursement of charges that were paid out of pocket for recall *cn the ignition lock cylinder was replaced twice. Once on june 7, 2013 and again, on septemeber 23,2014. *Jb
- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 35 mph and attempting to make a turn, the power steering seized. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and the engine was turned off, which caused the power steering to resume normal operation. The failure recurred…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 35 mph and attempting to make a turn, the power steering seized. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and the engine was turned off, which caused the power steering to resume normal operation. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 87,503.
- Service brakes
On september 30, 2014, I was driving down the highway in my 2005 cadillac deville at the speed of 65 mph. I exit on to an exit ramp and stopped at a stop light. while at the light my brake pedal went to the floor. I tried pumping the brakes but the peddle kept going to the floor. I then…
On september 30, 2014, I was driving down the highway in my 2005 cadillac deville at the speed of 65 mph. I exit on to an exit ramp and stopped at a stop light. while at the light my brake pedal went to the floor. I tried pumping the brakes but the peddle kept going to the floor. I then realized I lost my breaks. the repair shop that repaired my brakes stated that the brake line going to the rear brakes rusted out in the middle of the car, which caused my brake failure. this repair cost me $572.66 to run 2 new brake lines from the front of the car to the rear brakes. I was very lucky that the brakes failed while I was stopped and not trying to stop at 65 mph. I have an 84 chevy, a 98 buick and a 2002 chevy and the only thing I ever did to the brakes was to replace them when they wore out. I am very interested in your explanation of why the brake line rusted out. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011782This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
- 11009156This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 11008956This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11007744This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 11007743This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
- 11007091This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
- 11006421GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
- 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
- 11001321This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000576This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
- 11000162The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
- 10252735This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
- 10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- 10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
- 10250347This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
- 10249980This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include ?Vibration? ?Business Associate Code? and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.
- 10249590This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10249295This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
- 10249011This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10248761Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10247780This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 10247716J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10247681Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
- 10247552This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10247063A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
- 10247061J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10246952Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- 10246951Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10245951Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
- 10245950Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
- 10245888Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
- 10245395This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
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