2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE
208 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 44 |
| AIR BAGS | 23 |
| ENGINE | 16 |
| STEERING | 10 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
Recalls (4)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN CADILLAC DEVILLE AND SEVILLE PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUNERAL COACHES, AND LIMOUSINES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.6L) ENGINE, OLDSMOBILE AURORA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.0L ) ENGINE, AND PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSEI PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUPERCHARGED V6 (3.8L) ENGINE, THE FUEL
Recent Complaints
BACK ON JULY 16TH 2019, I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN ABOUT TO GET A ON THE MAIN ROAD. WHEN I WAS REAR ENDED IN MY 03 CADILLAC DEVILLE. AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED, CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO HAVING WHIPLASH/NERVE DAMAGE. AS PER MYSELF, NOW I HAVE LOWER BACK ISSUES.
2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE. CONSUMER WRITES REQUESTING INFORMATION FOR ANY SAFETY RECALLS ON THEIR VEHICLE. *LD *JS
FRONT END COLLISION AT 42 MPH THAT CAUSED HEAVY FRONT END DAMAGE AND THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE SMALL PICKUP IN FRONT STOPPED SHORT CAUSING IMPACT.
Mileage: 125,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT THE CONTACT'S FOOT SLIPPED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
Mileage: 48,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000. UPDATED 2/24/15*CNN UPDATED 03/02/15*JB
Mileage: 71,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL STIFFENED. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A STEEL DUMPSTER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE PART WAS NOT
Mileage: 109,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL STIFFENED. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A STEEL DUMPSTER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE PART WAS NOT
Mileage: 109,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL STIFFENED. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A STEEL DUMPSTER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE PART WAS NOT
Mileage: 109,000
FRIEND WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT THE NORMAL SPEED LIMIT AND THE CAR CUT OFF. WHEN THE CAR CUT OFF A CAR HIT HER FROM THE SIDE WHICH CAUSED THE CAR TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT ANOTHER CAR! THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED AND SHE WAS HURT BADLY. THE KEY IGNITION RECALL FOR THE 2003 CADILLAC SAID THAT IT WILL CAUSE THE CAR KEY TO SHIFT AND COULD CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER THAT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF BECAUSE HER NECK AND SHOULDER AND FOOT GOT INJURED VERY BADLY BECAUSE THE AIR BAG
FRIEND WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT THE NORMAL SPEED LIMIT AND THE CAR CUT OFF. WHEN THE CAR CUT OFF A CAR HIT HER FROM THE SIDE WHICH CAUSED THE CAR TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT ANOTHER CAR! THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED AND SHE WAS HURT BADLY. THE KEY IGNITION RECALL FOR THE 2003 CADILLAC SAID THAT IT WILL CAUSE THE CAR KEY TO SHIFT AND COULD CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER THAT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF BECAUSE HER NECK AND SHOULDER AND FOOT GOT INJURED VERY BADLY BECAUSE THE AIR BAG
2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE LUNGED FORWARD IN HIS GARAGE AND CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE GARAGE. *MW THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, A DAY AFTER ACCIDENT. *JB
2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE LUNGED FORWARD IN HIS GARAGE AND CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE GARAGE. *MW THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, A DAY AFTER ACCIDENT. *JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE ABS SENSOR, BRAKE SENSOR AND TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE PEDAL SANK INTO THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY IN REVERSE AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Mileage: 51,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE ABS SENSOR, BRAKE SENSOR AND TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE PEDAL SANK INTO THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY IN REVERSE AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Mileage: 51,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND JAW INJURIES AND THE OTHER TWO PASSENGERS SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAI
Mileage: 120,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND JAW INJURIES AND THE OTHER TWO PASSENGERS SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAI
Mileage: 120,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Mileage: 150,000
ON MAY 3, 2010, MY FRIEND WAS DRIVING MY 2003 DEVILLE, THE SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THEY DEPLOYED ON THEIR OWN,SMOKE FILL THE VEHICLE, THE FORCE OF THE AIRBAGS PUSH HER SO HARD , THEN THEIR WAS GREAT PAIN COMING FROM HER LEFT ARM IT STARTED TO SWELL THEN IT BRUISED. THE FORCE OF THE BAGS KNOCK THE PASSENGER WINDOW OFF TRACK, AND THE DRIVER MIRROR IS DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ONE CADILLAC DEALER WHERE WE FOUND THAT GENERAL MOTOR H
ON MAY 3, 2010, MY FRIEND WAS DRIVING MY 2003 DEVILLE, THE SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THEY DEPLOYED ON THEIR OWN,SMOKE FILL THE VEHICLE, THE FORCE OF THE AIRBAGS PUSH HER SO HARD , THEN THEIR WAS GREAT PAIN COMING FROM HER LEFT ARM IT STARTED TO SWELL THEN IT BRUISED. THE FORCE OF THE BAGS KNOCK THE PASSENGER WINDOW OFF TRACK, AND THE DRIVER MIRROR IS DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ONE CADILLAC DEALER WHERE WE FOUND THAT GENERAL MOTOR H