The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac DeVille. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The power steering was inoperable. In addition, the contact stated that the message that the key was not detected was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently serviced at the dealer under Manufacturer Recall Number: N140299. The contact stated that the failure had occurred before receiving the recall repair notification. The failure reoccurred after the recall repair was completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
2003 Cadillac Deville: engine stalls while driving
16 of the 145 complaints about the 2003 Cadillac Deville describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 120,000
- recalls
- 0
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
My car turns off while driving. No power for brakes, steering or lights. I had recall for key rotation completed last week but my car turned off last night while doing 70 on interstate. The mossy of picayune dealership states that the recall may not be the cause but from what I read before taking car in...the problem with key rotation causes car to turn off without warning. I consider this a life threatening problem and need to know how to proceed to prevent bodily harm to myself and possibly others. The car had been turning off prior to the recall.
2003 cadillac deville. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch issues. *smd the consumer stated the recall repair was not effective. The consumer stated the ignition switch should have been replaced, as the vehicle shut off while driving in traffic. The consumer had to put the vehicle in neutral and re-start the vehicle. The vehicle usually re-started, but a times when he turned the switch nothing happened. Also, the air bag light illuminated on an intermittent basis.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart but the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and that the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 3/31/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.
In september of 2014, I received a recall from the state of massachusetts about (1) part that must be repaired in my 2003 cadillac deville sedan: (1) ignition switch 14v355000, the only recall showing up on the gm web-site is the ignition switch and the other three and the first are listed here totaling (4) recalls all together! After entering my make, model, year, and VIN, of my vehicle I received three more urgent recalls ! (2) fuel tank pressure sensor 03v238000, (3) driver air bag 03v051000, and the (4) air bag inflator 02v222000. During a recorded phone conversation an agent and a manager at/from (gm) general motors stated that they do no honor any recalls from or any other web-site as they are "not valid" but their own @gm.com. These are serious recalls that require immediate attention and validation by gm before they are sued for much more than simple repairs! I thank you for your time! Blessings! On august 21, 2013, he paid $300 to replace a tie rod. On december 30, 3013, the tie rod broke again. He had to call aaa several times due to electrical failures, which caused the vehicle to stall. Updated 11/26/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The contact was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The dealer was contacted several times and was told the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded the reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled and all of the lights in the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that an ignition switch and keys needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact indicated that the ignition switch was replaced three times by the independent mechanic and once by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.
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
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2003 Cadillac Deville stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2003 Cadillac Deville?
16 of 145 owner complaints about the 2003 Cadillac Deville (11%) 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 2003 Cadillac Deville?
There are 0 recalls and 89 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Cadillac Deville
Airbag light 9No deployment 9Brake failure 8Check engine light 8Sudden acceleration 6Engine failure 5Power windows 5
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