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2002 Cadillac Deville: engine stalls while driving

28 of the 176 complaints about the 2002 Cadillac Deville describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints
28
of this car's complaints
16%
typical mileage
67,000
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 92 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

What owners say

Filed Apr 17, 2018 · Electrical · 51,000 miles · NJ

Engine stalls suddenly while driving/in motion. Restarts with ignition switch restart. Appears to be ignition switch failure.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Electrical · IN

2002 cadillac deville. Consumer writes in regards to defective ignition switch tumbler. *smd the consumer stated the key would not stay in the ignition, which caused the vehicle to stall. Also, when the consumer tried to remove the key, it would not come out of the ignition. He had to disconnect the battery, in order to turn the vehicle off.

Filed Mar 26, 2015 · Electrical · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 6/11/15

Filed Jan 2, 2015 · Electrical · 180,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check security system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2014 · Engine · 90,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart only when in neutral. The failure occurred on four occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft positioning sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Dec 10, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 202,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine stalled, the brakes seized, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The air bag and engine lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the key cylinder was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 202,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2014 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) after the vehicle was repaired by the local dealer. The RPM count must be over 500 in order for the vehicle not to stall. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2014 · Electrical · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop three times. The technician was not able to replicate or diagnose the failure. The contact was later notified of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 12/09/14*lj updated 8/31/2017

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 157,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the engine stalled and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. As a result, the contact crashed into trees. The driver sustained injuries to the left ankle, concussion and bruises. The contact did not seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2014 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. While making a left turn or an abrupt stop, the engine would stall. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2014 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that both the brake and accelerator pedals needed to be depressed in order to turn the ignition. The check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Engine · 116,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from engine compartment and all of the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle coasted to the left independently and the vehicle stalled. The contact received notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

Questions about the 2002 Cadillac Deville stalling

Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2002 Cadillac Deville?

28 of 176 owner complaints about the 2002 Cadillac Deville (16%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2000.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Cadillac Deville?

There are 0 recalls and 92 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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