The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle jerked. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred during the warm weather season. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was serviced for an Emissions tesand the contact was informed that the torque converter clutch door was stuck. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 209.817.
The worst 2004 Cadillac Deville problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Electrical47
- Steering36
- Visibility31
- Airbags25
- Engine21
- Brakes8
- Transmission6
- Acceleration3
- Driver assistance3
- Fuel system3
- Seats3
- Body2
- Lights2
- Tires2
- Locks1
- Suspension1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Cadillac Deville
Power windows 13Stalling 13Steering lock-up 8No deployment 7Power steering loss 7Engine failure 5Won't start 5
Recalls 1
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300 (Buick), 1‑800‑458‑8006 (Cadillac), and 1‑800‑222‑1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
Recall number 14V355000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Cadillac Deville 470
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
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2004 Cadillac Deville fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 |
What 2004 Cadillac Deville owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving on a mountain at a slow speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,331.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sun roof glass separated from the metal frame and detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to roth cadillac (5711 peach st, erie, pa 16509) and the sun roof was replaced twice with plexiglass. The contact was informed that the replacement sun roof glass could not be found. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available.
Car will not start when I turn the key checked the fuses all good check the battery good. Then it started next day drove home from work and power turned off in the middle of the street power steering started to lock as I managed to pull off in to a parking lot. Started once again, made it home. Next day was able to stard vehicle drove to work, once it was time for me to head home tried starting car and nothing nothing I can open trunk with key fob can't open gas tank door from inside manually. My car is saying air bag light constantly. Also I have a consistent squeak ing/grinding on the front driver wheel
2004 cadillac deville. Consumer writes in regards to various defects on vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the mirror adjusters did not work properly, the front console fell out and was hangning by wires, the rear window on the passenger and the driver's side fell, and the rear door panel on the driver's side was loose. The rear interior door handle was inoperable.
The regulators on all four power windows broke, all while driving on higher speed roads (main thoroughfares or highways), three out of four on occasions with inclement precipitous weather and/or extreme cold. This was not only expensive to repair each time, but created an unsafe driving environment exposing the driver and passengers to the elements! A representative at the dealer in nashville said the company knew this was common but never was held to a recall. Over $1,200 for repairs over the years because of some cheap chinese-made plastic parts! How do I know that the replacements will hold up? Having just found out about this site, I can't begin to imagine what happened to the receipts, but I needed emergency repairs while traveling between nj and tn. The first event was about 12 years ago (the date below is an estimate for the first one of the incidents, but there were four total). The mileage for the first event is merely a guestimate of 75,000 miles. The vehicle now has over 203,000 miles. The last of four was about five or six years ago. Unbelievable to me that cadillac has done nothing and wasn't held to a recall!
I was driving the car it was doing just fine once I parked the car came back to start the car the engine would turn over but it would not start once I had tried about 12 times it decided to start and there was something blowing sounding like it just might be the air on sometime I would come to the start the car battery would be dead
"takata recall" my 2004 cadillac deville VIN# [xxx]. I was getting into my stationary vehicle at around 11:30pm. I was located in lynnfield, ma when the event occurred. The second I turned the engine over and hit the brake the driver side air bag deployed without any outside catalysts being a factor. I was abruptly hit by the driver side air bag right in my nose and mouth causing my neck to snap back. I was still in the driveway when my friend who was in his car parked in front of me heard the noise from the air bag and came to my aid. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Takata recall. One day was driving all was well it had just sprinkled before ia left home. Roads were whet I slowed down to cross rr tracks when increased gas tires slipped or spun a lil,from bumps on tracks and acceleration made numerous sensors I think got faulty. Suspension traction, service engine soon,, ABS, and air bag. I reset information control center. But with in 3 mins after you take off they all light up again ABS I just changed brake pads 4 months ago there still under warranty.going with ceramic this time. I also have 2 psi sensors out. Neither back window goes down one needs motor the other on the regulator a plastic clip that keeps it inline is worn out. I figured that out. But idk why all them safety warnings came on and why I cannot get traction control to ever go off? Just find it weird happened all at once car still starts and runs fine. I'm just worried I think air bag needs to be recharged or inspected.my plan is to restore it needs minor repairs but dealerships is a rip off. If I can find where these electrical sensors are I will do it my self. They ridiculously over charge for everything. I was crossing rail road tracts at a slight angle.cause unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the brakes had been applied and the pedal traveled to the floorboard. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the brake lines prematurely rusted and there was a presence of brake fluid leakage. The contact's vehicle was not included in a manufacturer recall for the brake system. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and provided no solution. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
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Questions about the 2004 Cadillac Deville
Is the 2004 Cadillac Deville reliable?
Owners have filed 167 complaints about the 2004 Cadillac Deville, close to a typical Deville model year.
What is the 2004 Cadillac Deville year score?
The 2004 Cadillac Deville scores 75 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Cadillac Deville: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Cadillac Deville?
Electrical system, with 47 complaints, typically around 68,500 miles. Next is steering (36).
How many recalls does the 2004 Cadillac Deville have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
What gas mileage does the 2004 Cadillac Deville get?
Official estimates for the 2004 Cadillac Deville range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.6L 8-cyl, FWD) gets 16 city and 24 highway.
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