Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact mentioned at other times a warning light illuminated and a message displayed that fluid was needed in the radiator. The fluid had to be changed frequently between 600-800 miles. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 7,000.
2003 Cadillac Deville engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The problem recurred multiple times. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the parts were unavailable to service the vehicle under the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
I was driving at approximately 60 mhp on i77 north - without notice of any kind it became very difficult to steer my vehicle and I lost control as well as all power & acceleration. All of this happened so fast but I looked down and noticed several dash board/warning lights on. These lights normally only go on for a second or so when starting the car. Having no power or acceleration I was able to navigate my car to the side of the road with out an accident but immediately noticed that my ignition was already turned off. The ignition key was not all the off - just in the position as if I was parked and wanted to listen to the radio. Once pulled over I placed the car in "park" turned the key all the way off and restarted the car. It started right up. However, now both my "service engine soon light" and "air bag" light stays illuminated at all times. They do not go out once the car is started. I am not able to notice any difference in the performance or handling at this time but am concerned with the lights remaining on at all times when driving as well as the safety of the air bags.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 10/02/14*lj updated 03/3/2015
Engine shuts off without warning, sometimes when stopped and/or while moving.this has happened about 4 times in the last year. Suspect a defect ignition switch and/or a crankshaft position sensor.
The engine turned off and I lost power steering and power brakes. The engine restarted ok after the incident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated while driving 55 MPH. The engine warning light was illuminated at the time the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the engine intake air flow. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer for a second diagnostic, which located the failure at the intake air plenum. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,100 and the approximate current mileage was 200,000.
2003 cadillac deville dhs *gr the front brake pads, rotors and left front caliper had to be replace. The consumer stated the left front caliper would stick and it didn't release properly which caused the left front brake and rotor to wear. After the consumer picked the vehicle up and started driving, she heard the new brakes grinding. The consumer contacted the dealer again and was told after market parts had been installed on her vehicle. Consumer stated she specifically requested original gm parts be put on the vehicle. The dealer also informed the consumer the engine block halves and rear shocks were leaking oil.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. While driving 30mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light came on. The contact had difficulty driving out of the middle lane; however, he was able to restart the vehicle. The diagnosis was to replace the crank shaft sensor at his own expense of $328. The contact doesn't want to assume the repair cost. The contact stated that he will notify the manufacturer for reimbursement. The failure mileage was 81,836.
2003 cadillac deville with approx. 65,900 miles on 07/11/07. The "service engine soon" warning light appeared on vehicle control panel & took vehicle to dealership same date 07/11/07. Dealer performed oil change & informed that entire transmission is about to fail & quoted $4,027.00 for repairs. Dealer refused to honor warranty past 50,000 miles & informed entire cost was the responsibility of the customer. Gm was contacted & refused to provide any financial or repair assistance for defect and repeatedly delayed any decision until approximately 08/02/07 (after repeated attempts by customer to contact/resolve problem), other than a $1,000.00 customer loyalty certificate to buy a new car on approx 8/02/07. Gm representative called & recorded phone conversation with customer without customer advance knowledge or consent on 8/01/07 & 8/02/07. Customer had gone to dealership (2nd time) & dealer service mgr. Refused to assist in any way (in person) & stated he will not help & stated his displeasure that gm was contacted. Cadillac was therefore taken to aamco at cadillac owner's expense for complete transmission replacement. Another issue, "check coolant level light" had been brought to dealership attention (while previously under warranty) & told us to disregard/not worry about it approximately last three times car was in to dealership for oil changes (over approximately six months). Customer was told this is not any safety issue & to disregard "check coolant level light". Issue remains unresolved due to assurance of safety from dealership.
I have been having problems with this vehicle from day one if checked cadlliac records, it will indicate as a brakes problem. 1 had 4 brake jobs done on the vehicle to find out later that it was not the brake, now they said it was the wheel beariing, which sound the same as when they told me brakes. The vehicle failed inspection in delaware because of the emmissions system ,at that time the vehicle was covered by warranty. I assume cadillac fixed the problem to find out later they never replaced the catalytic converter. I have had many conversations with cadillac with no help, they gave me a voucher toward a new vehicle which was not going to help me with my situation . *ak because no one wants to buy a vehicle that has problems from the door,please someone help me to get my problem resolved, I'm tryng to get my vehicle fix , so I can upgrade,
My 2003 cadillac deville with 7200 miles on the odometer over the past twelve months has experienced intermittent decelerating engine stall. This car is a crash waiting to happen, as it has stalled over 30 times. This car has high rolling resistance, so when it stalls, it comes to a sudden stop. The dealer says he can't duplicate the stall, and there are no computer error codes. I don't know what else to do. Get rid of the car? If I don't use the new car warranty, the dealer will replace parts in an attempt to fix the problem.
2003 cadillac deville act as though it is going to stall or run out of gas. *** no answer required*** *ts this issue had been repetativethe dealer was unable to correct the problem.
Multiple failures with 2003 cadillac. The check engine light illuminated, cruise control ceased and the transmission had to be repaired. *bf . The consumer was traveling in a heavy rain storm when the head lights and dash board lights went out. The head lights eventually came back on until another heavy rain and they went out again. Consumer was told the water pump was leaking and that was the reason the check coolant level reading was being displayed. *tc
While driving vehicle intermittently stalled. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic could not duplicate or determine the problem.
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