Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle would overheat. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the inner head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
2002 Cadillac Deville engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the engine and the vehicle resumed normal function. The contact recently received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number 114v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.
While driving on a village street, the engine just stops. It has done this three or four times. I had my mechanic check the car diagnostic computer. It showed no faults. Glad it happens at 20mph in town, and not at 70 while on the highway. At least at low speed, I can wrestle the car to the shoulder!
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that there was a constant leak from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that an oil change was needed. The oil was changed several times but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who then diagnosed that there was a secondary air injection reaction and further diagnosis would have been required. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact restarted the engine and the vehicle operated normally. The contact indicated that the defect recurred multiple times while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken for inspection or repairs. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 32,000.
Engine leaks oil profusely from all over (especially oil pan gasket) and the oil falls onto the exhaust system and causes fire hazard and smoke and therefore polluting the environment.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle began to overheat while stopped. The vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic where the thermostat was replaced. The failure recurred after the repairs and the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who replaced the pump and the temperature cooling sensor. The failure recurred and a new radiator cap was installed but still, to no avail. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where it was found to have a blown head gasket. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 92,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into gear, the engine stability light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer five times and the engine stability light was reset. The repairs were covered by the warranty. During the most recent appointment with the dealer they informed the contact that a mechanical switch was defective and needed to be replaced at his expense. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The current mileage was approximately 70,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 55000. Updated 10/13/09. *lj updated 10/13/09
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. While driving various speeds, accelerating, or driving uphill or downhill, the vehicle hesitates and performs as it if wants to stall. In addition, it takes a long time for the gear to shift. The first time the failures occurred, the contact took the vehicle to a repair shop and was informed that the intake manifold failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The dealer has not been notified. The contact is afraid to drive the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 142,790.
Vehicle serviced last at 77,024 miles. At 79,592 vehicle checked by cadillac dealer and found "no oil in engine causing severe internal engine damage".
2002 deville bought is used with 46,000 miles after driving it 1,500 miles I noticed it used 3 quarts of oil. Everyone I ask says it is excessive and I agree I can not get this taken care of on my own and I owe too much money on the car to get rid of it. Cadillac should fix this problem I have talked to other individuals and they had the same problem with one car having blown the engine. He now drives a toyota avalon.
1. No warning. 2. Excessive oil consumption. Cadillac is aware of this issue and needs to issue a recall before one of their engines uses all the oil, over heats, causing a fire that kills someone. This issue is all over tsb forums 3. Beyond adding 5qts of oil between scheduled oil changes nothing. I cannot afford the $5000 engine rebuild for their mistake.
1. No warning 2. Engine will stall for no reason at any speed. Could cause vehicle to wreck resulting in death. Has happened numerous times with the loss of all power has resulted in running through stoplights and signs because could not brake properly. 3. Took to dealer for diano stated crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. Have replaced twice now.
Warranty up at 50,000 miles at 55,000 miles, 'service engine' light came on. Had it checked and entire engine needs to be removed and fixed via code 734. Cost is $3,000. Told that others have had this exact problem with cadillac.
2002 cadillac deville customer states that the car started cutting off by itself**cc the dealer states that the vehicle needed front brake pads and rotors. The brakes were pulsating but the repair for the brakes have not been fixed as of yet.
2002 deville stalls at low speed without warning. Loss of steering and hard braking.
My husband and I purchased a 2002 cadillac deville october 14, 2001. On april 25, 2003 with 11,059 miles on the odometer the car stalled while driving and we were able to pull over to the curb to allow the traffic to go by. We were able to restart the car and proceed to the dealership where they replaced two sensors under the warranty. On july 28, 2006 with 30,779 miles on the odometer it stalled again at a traffic signal. After trying for sometime the car was restarted and we took it to the dealer where they replaced these same two sensors at a cost of $468.65 to us. I am 82 and my husband is 85 and we feel this is a dangerous situation to be driving and have the car stall in heavy traffic with perhaps an accident as a result. We are almost afraid to drive the car not knowing if this will happen again, especially on a freeway. Our son told us of a friend's father who had this same thing happen to him three times on his cadillac like ours. We wonder if this is a defect that should be looked at on all of this model and year of cadillac.
Dt*: the contact stated that while driving 55 MPH the vehicle engine suddenly stalled. There were no symptoms before the incident. After the incident occurred the engine work properly. An independent mechanic replaced the crank sensors to repair the engine. Updated 7/25/2006 - the consumer has the faulty sensor in his possession.
Dt: the contact stated the vehicle burned oil excessively. He had to add a quart of oil every 750 miles. Took the vehicle to the dealership multiple times. The dealership replaced the piston rings on april 4, 2005. After the piston ring replacement there was a reduction in oil consumption. T two service bulletins 1358091 and 1396266. The bulletins stated oil should only have to be added after every 2,000 miles. The vehicle is still under warranty. The contact specifically found many complaints on the same type of vehicle.
Dt: while driving and without warning the engine died. It started right up again. Called dealer, and they knew about the problem. Caller made appointment with dealer to fix the problem. Crank shaft sensor needed to be replaced at owner's expense.
During cold starts the engine would knock fro app five minutes. The manufacturer performed a temporary repair for the same problem at 7000 miles. The knock returned at 11000 miles. The manufacturer refuses to fix the problem permanently until three temporary attempts have been made. *ak
Problems with cruise control and air bag light.*mr the cruise control light on the steering wheel remained lit, often for several days. The air bag light illuminates intermittently but the dealer indicated that nothing could be done unless the light was on when the vehicle was bought to the dealer. The power steering pump has been replaced, the engine block cracked. The driver's seat failed.
Consumer was blind, and his wife drove him around. But she was having trouble seeing because there was a foul smell that came into the vehicle, and the substance burnt her eyes. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer/mechanic 3 times, but the problem was not resolved. Mechanic told consumer that he was waiting for a part before he could repair the problem.
While driving and with no warning, the vehicle stalled, which made the vehicle difficult to control. *ak. This almost cause an accident on two occasions. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer on numerous occasions in which they replaced the crack sensor several times. *scc
When driving there is a rotten egg odor inside. Took to dealer, and the dealer stated that the vehicle needed a catalytic converter.
Something was coming out of the vehicle air conditioner vents that made the occupant sick.
Car has a very strong sulfur odor. Catalytic converter has been replaced but did not fix the problem. Car has been into service 3 times. Odor strong enough that passengers have become ill, especially when the sunroof is open. Children at school back away from car due to odor. Gm/cadillac states it is a problem we "have to live with".
While driving vehicle will suddenly loss power, but not cut off for approximately 14/15 mins, then power will return. The dealership only have a temporary fix for the problem. Please provide more details. Ts
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