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1999 Cadillac Deville electrical problems

20 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 57,500.

owner complaints
20
of this car's complaints
11%
typical mileage
57,500
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Ignition
    3
  • 12v/24v/48v battery
    3
  • Ignition: module
    2
  • Wiring: rear compartment/trunk
    1
  • Wiring: interior/under dash
    1
  • Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
    1
  • Wiring: front underhood
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k
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125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Cadillac Deville electrical problems in other years

1990199520002005

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1999 Cadillac Deville owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 16, 2015 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted; however, the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The contact retrieved codes from the on board computer: pass key open/shorter pellet, pass key wrong and fuel sensor feedback shorted high. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Mar 27, 2015 · Electrical · 107,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while at a mechanic for a routine service, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and an auto repair center. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2014 · Electrical · NV

1999 cadillac deville vehicle went completely dead. *mw the consumer stated she had no brakes or power steering.

Filed Oct 5, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 50,000 miles · MI

I was driving light came on car failed to stop pulled toone side took it to rinkle cadillac was told it was ABS module covered by gm they had recall went back several times finally the y told they could not get part not to drive car in wet weather or winter car is own by senior lady bought new only 70000miles kept in garage car is listed fleetwood limited limited amount made this is my second time applying never got answer yet my husband wrote in first time.

Filed Mar 14, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 cadillac deville. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the engine stalled with the illumination of the warning indicator. The vehicle restarted after being shifted into neutral. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jun 8, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · MI

Dt: car has been shutting down intermittently while driving. Just shuts off. Consumer loses all power brakes, and steering, etc,. *ak consumer said that there aren't any warning lights before vehicle shuts off. Once the consumer stops the vehicle, it has to be restarted and is ok until the next occurrence.

Filed Aug 16, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 57,500 miles · ME

While driving the vehicle stalled without warning. When this occurred the vehicle lost power brakes and steering and was difficult to steer. The vehicle was driven to the dealership. The stalling was related to a failure in the main computer chip. The dealership is awaiting parts to service the vehicle. They are also going to re-clean the engine because of excessive oil consumption. *nm the egr valve failed and caused the vehicle to stall. *sc

Filed Nov 28, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 38,000 miles · VA · fire

While starting vehicle engine backfired. Then fire started coming from under the hood. The under hood padding was covered with a flammable material. This caused the fire to burn through the paint on the outside of the hood.

Filed Jul 2, 2002 · Electrical · MD

Consumer states that the service ride system and service stability lights illuminated, the stability/ABS have engaged while driving, this causes vehicle to decelerate significally, dealer has replaced the steering wheel sensor, repaired separated link at the left front position sensor and cleaned the corroded grounds located at the electronic braking and traction control module, dealer has not been able to remedy the problem.

Filed Nov 3, 2001 · Electrical · MI · fire

Short in electrical system while parked in garage-car totaled-about 20000 damage to garage $ contents.

Questions about the 1999 Cadillac Deville electrical

Does the 1999 Cadillac Deville have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the electrical of the 1999 Cadillac Deville, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Cadillac Deville electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 57,500 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Cadillac Deville electrical?

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

What year does the Cadillac Deville have the most electrical problems?

The Cadillac Deville model years with the most electrical complaints are 2000 (60 complaints), 2003 (52 complaints) and 2004 (47 complaints).

Other 1999 Cadillac Deville problems

Engine 51Airbags 49Brakes 20Steering 13Acceleration 11Suspension 9Fuel system 8Tires 8Body 6Visibility 6Lights 5Transmission 5Seat belts 3Wheels 2Driver assistance 1

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