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2005 Cadillac Deville engine problems

13 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 97,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
13
of this car's complaints
14%
typical mileage
97,000
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Cadillac Deville engine problems in other years

1990199520002005

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Cadillac Deville engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 9

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Cadillac Deville owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 2, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 155,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the engine seized. The vehicle crashed into a median and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained major injuries, including two broken feet and a concussion. The driver required medical assistance. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2015 · Engine · 85,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 80,000 miles · MD

Large oil leak gear shift stuck electrical system damage,regulator.

Filed Nov 14, 2014 · Engine · 119,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving 80 MPH, the engine stalled. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000. Updated 12/19/14

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Engine · 150,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving approximate 55 MPH, the check engine sensor light illuminated and the vehicle decelerated to approximately 45 MPH. The contact indicated that the vehicle would not accelerate past 45 MPH and smoke was seen coming from the engine area. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine was faulty. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 204,000 miles · MS

Vehicle cuts off at random times while in motion. The car ignition cuts off all power to the engine and power steering when the car hits a bump, railroad track, or pothole. Bumping the column cover will also cut off the engine, and the power steering. The vehicle has had the key modification which would appear to have no affect on the problem of the ignition randomly rotating out of the on position.

Filed Oct 5, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 40,000 miles · UT

Engine began to leak oil after 40000 miles. The company and dealership assured me this was normal. Longer I operated this car, more it began to leak. At first few drops, then later, 1-2 qts between oil changes. Today, it is worst. I have spent several thousand dollars related to this engine. The leaks continue to this date. Engine stopped once on me, shut off, nothing worked. No airbag, any electrical service. Hit hole in road and everything shut off. Called company many times, wrote to president, other executives all to no avail. There are many cadillac devilles with same leaking problem, the northstar engine has this problem since 1998, on all their models. It is like the key, they will do nothing until made to correct it. I hope you follow through, this is not right and cause many problems with deep expenses for owners.

Filed Oct 5, 2014 · Airbags, Engine · 7,000 miles · UT · crash · 1 injury

Airbags failed to open after engine died. Car went dead and steering brakes failed to operate properly. Seat became unlocked. I was jammed under steering wheel. Engine and car dead. Front end and rear end total, never received replacement. Insurer was geico, repaired at their recommended facility. Engine began to leak oil after 20000 miles car never operated correctly afterwards, traded it in after 6 months, for 2005 new cts. Same thing happened, engine shut off,. I traded for 2005 cadillac deville, in 2005.

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 184,345 miles · FL

Loss control of steering and brakes on 4 sept and 7 sept 2014, at intersection of mahan drive and warden road; the vehicle stopped by curb of the street, all traffic stopped. Re-start engine. Luck was on my side.

Filed Jun 20, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 97,000 miles · CO

Tl * the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000. The current mileage was 100,071. Updated 09/15/14*lj the ignition case and cylinder were replaced. Updated 1/13/2015

Questions about the 2005 Cadillac Deville engine

Does the 2005 Cadillac Deville have engine problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Cadillac Deville, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Cadillac Deville engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 97,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2005 Cadillac Deville engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

Other 2005 Cadillac Deville problems

Electrical 34Steering 29Airbags 18Brakes 8Transmission 4Visibility 4Lights 3Seats 3Body 2Driver assistance 2Fuel system 2Suspension 2Tires 2Wheels 2Acceleration 1

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