1996 Cadillac Deville transmission problems

10 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Automatic transmission
6
Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
2
Axle assembly: axle shaft
1
Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Cadillac Deville transmission problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Cadillac Deville owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 4, 2005 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

Traveling at speed 67 mi.per hr., when left rear axle broke, wheel came off, on interstate, hit retaining wall, and total car.

Filed Jun 10, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · MO

Dex cool complaint sludge build up waterpump and transmission cannot afford to fix put new waterpump on but I have still problems.

Filed Sep 9, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · OH

While driving, vehicle completely shutdown without warning. Vehicle will not go forward, but will go into reverse. After approximately two hours, vehicle will restart and return to normal conditions. Dealer cannot correct the problem. *ak

Filed Feb 5, 2002 · Brakes, Steering · NY

Vehicle is going 45-55mph it starts to decelerate. Steering gets stiff. Oil pressure light comes on, and when brakes are applied vehicle begins to accelerate without pressing on accelerator pedal. Problem has duplicated itself many times, but dealer can't duplicate this problem to find a solution. Once vehicle is restarted there is no problem.

Filed Feb 28, 2000 · Electrical, Transmission · CA

While making left turn in moderate traffic, instrument panel went black,temperature demand went to 75f,blower came on full with blast of very hot air; in driving to dealer incident recurred several times and traction warning light came on, though traction was not lost.

Filed Apr 21, 1999 · Transmission · PA

Vehicle has moved backwards after having been stopped with motor off on several occasions.

Filed Feb 20, 1999 · Transmission · PA

The car on 3 occasions has moved backwards after engine shut-off & car locked.

Filed Feb 5, 1998 · Brakes, Steering · NV

Front strut mounts r/r replaced due to clunking noise when turning hard in reverse gear.

Filed Apr 29, 1997 · Brakes, Transmission · CA

Transmission leaks oil.

Filed Feb 12, 1997 · Seats, Transmission · CA

Transmission problem.

Questions about the 1996 Cadillac Deville transmission

Does the 1996 Cadillac Deville have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the transmission of the 1996 Cadillac Deville, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Cadillac Deville transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Cadillac Deville transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Cadillac Deville have bad transmission?

The Cadillac Deville model years with the most transmission complaints are 1993 (18 complaints), 2002 (15 complaints) and 2003 (14 complaints).