NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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225 reports998,800 miles · Nov 24, 2006
StructureVisibility
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHILE STATIONARY, THE EXTERIOR SIDE VIEW MIRRORS AND FRONT ROOF PILLARS OBSTRUCTED THE VIEW AND CREATED BLIND SPOTS TO THE FRONT SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THERE WERE OTHER MODELS WHICH HAD THE SIDE MIRRORS ATTACHED TO THE DOOR, INSTEAD OF THE …
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHILE STATIONARY, THE EXTERIOR SIDE VIEW MIRRORS AND FRONT ROOF PILLARS OBSTRUCTED THE VIEW AND CREATED BLIND SPOTS TO THE FRONT SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THERE WERE OTHER MODELS WHICH HAD THE SIDE MIRRORS ATTACHED TO THE DOOR, INSTEAD OF THE WINDOW PILLAR. THE CONTACT HAD NOTICED MANY NEWER MODEL VEHICLES, SUCH AS THE NISSAN VERSA AND MINI COOPER BEING MANUFACTURED THIS WAY. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. UPDATED 12/18/06. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10174165
96,000 miles · Aug 29, 2006
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CABLE MECHANISM THAT ROLLED THE POWER WINDOWS UP AND DOWN FAILED SEVEN TIMES. ON 5-14-01, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT POWER WINDOW CABLES WERE REPLACED. ON 7-10-03, THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WAS REPLACED. ON 9-23-05, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WAS REPLACED. IN MAY 2006, THE PASSENGER SIDE RE…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CABLE MECHANISM THAT ROLLED THE POWER WINDOWS UP AND DOWN FAILED SEVEN TIMES. ON 5-14-01, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT POWER WINDOW CABLES WERE REPLACED. ON 7-10-03, THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WAS REPLACED. ON 9-23-05, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WAS REPLACED. IN MAY 2006, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WAS REPLACED. ON 8-22-06, THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR FAILED . ON 8-28-06, THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT FAILED AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THE CABLES WERE WEAK AND WORE OUT PREMATURELY. UPDATED 11/21/06. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10166966
Mileage unknown · Aug 25, 2006
Visibility
FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DRIVER WINDOW FELL DOWN WITHOUT WARNING WILL NOT GO UP. CONTACTED CAMARGO CADILLAC TO SEE IF COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY THEY WILL NOT TELL ME OVER THE PHONE SAID THE CAR HAD TO BE BROUGHT TO THEM. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10166563
55,314 miles · Aug 22, 2006
Electrical System
2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE DTS HAS THE VEHICLE BATTERY UNDER THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT. I WAS REPLACING THE FACTORY BATTERY IN AUGUST 2006 AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE PARTY. THERE WAS POWDERED ACID ACCUMULATED UNDER AND AROUND THE BATTERY, NEAR THE POSITIVE TERMINAL. THE BATTERY ACID HAS CORRODED THE METAL OF THE CAR…
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2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE DTS HAS THE VEHICLE BATTERY UNDER THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT. I WAS REPLACING THE FACTORY BATTERY IN AUGUST 2006 AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE PARTY. THERE WAS POWDERED ACID ACCUMULATED UNDER AND AROUND THE BATTERY, NEAR THE POSITIVE TERMINAL. THE BATTERY ACID HAS CORRODED THE METAL OF THE CAR BODY, RESULTING IN A THROUGH AND THROUGH HOLE IN THE CAR. I WILL HAVE THIS REPAIRED BY A BODY SHOP. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY ANOTHER CADILLAC DEVILLE OWNER, 2001 MODEL, THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. I AM CONCERNED THAT ANY FURTHER CORROSION COULD CAUSE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE CAR BODY SUPPORTING THE BATTERY. THE CAR BATTERY WOULD THEN FALL ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY PRESENTING A SERIOUS HAZARD TO OTHER DRIVERS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10166274
60,000 miles · Aug 11, 2006
Power Train
THE ENGINE DIES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. IT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST A HALF-DOZEN TIMES WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR. I HAVE TO IMMEDIATELY PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND TURN THE KEY TO RESTART THE ENGINE. I'VE HAD MY MECHANIC CHECK THE COMPUTER READOUT AND HE FOUND IT WAS THE CRANKCASE SYTEM SENSOR(S). MY MECHANIC IS NO…
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THE ENGINE DIES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. IT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST A HALF-DOZEN TIMES WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR. I HAVE TO IMMEDIATELY PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND TURN THE KEY TO RESTART THE ENGINE. I'VE HAD MY MECHANIC CHECK THE COMPUTER READOUT AND HE FOUND IT WAS THE CRANKCASE SYTEM SENSOR(S). MY MECHANIC IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH A CADILLAC DEALERSHIP. I CALLED CADILLAC CUSTOMER SERVICE IN MICHIGAN AND WAS TOLD BY A REPRESENTATIVE, AFTER HE CHECKED MY SERVICE RECORD, THAT I HAD NOT SPENT ENOUGH MONEY AT THEIR DEALERSHIP TO WARRANT THEM PAYING TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10165287
48,000 miles · Jul 20, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE COOLING FAN ON MY CADILLAC DEVILLE FAILED TO OPERATE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, LEADING TO A CRACKED HEADER. THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT ONLY 48K MILES. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10163008
74,000 miles · Jun 8, 2006
Steering
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE , THE POWER STEERING FAILS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 10-15 MILES BEFORE THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP, RACK AND PINION, AND PRESSURE HOSE, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS.
NHTSA ODI #10159348
20,000 miles · May 1, 2006
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY AT 10 MPH OR LESS THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED SEVERAL TIMES ALONG WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DEPRESSION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS UNINTENTIONAL. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GATE AND A PARKED CAR. THE OCCUPANT OF THE PARKED…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY AT 10 MPH OR LESS THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED SEVERAL TIMES ALONG WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DEPRESSION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS UNINTENTIONAL. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GATE AND A PARKED CAR. THE OCCUPANT OF THE PARKED CAR WAS INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED A PIN FELL OUT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL RENDERING IT INOPERABLE. UPDATED ON 05/30/2006. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10156495
20,000 miles · Apr 17, 2006
Tires
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INSIDE TREADS OF THE TIRES WERE CRACKED. THIS WAS NOTICED UNDER ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED AND STATED THIS WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE TIRE BEFORE REPLACEMENT WAS NECESSARY. THE TIRE SIZE IS 22560R16.
NHTSA ODI #10155525
50,000 miles · Feb 10, 2006
Power TrainSteering
DT: THE CONTACT STATED OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS THE TIE RODS HAVE SPLIT IN HALF ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THIS HAS OCCURRED WITHIN 65,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE TIE RODS AFTER EACH FAILURE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT SO THE VEHICLE WAS SENT TO A TRANSMISSION SHO…
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS THE TIE RODS HAVE SPLIT IN HALF ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THIS HAS OCCURRED WITHIN 65,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE TIE RODS AFTER EACH FAILURE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT SO THE VEHICLE WAS SENT TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP TO HAVE THE REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED AND EXPLAINED TO THE CONTACT THIS WAS A COMMON FAILURE FOR THIS VEHICLE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10149966
Official recalls
5Jun 23, 2014
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Sep 5, 2002
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER LAP AND/OR SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS THAT MAY NOT REMAIN LOCKED UP AS DESIGNED DURING A CRASH IN WHICH THE BELT PRETENSIONERS DEPLOY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN SUCH A CRASH, THIS COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN INJURY FOR THAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINER KIT IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 31, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.
Oct 30, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEARSE, AND LIMOUSINES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THESE VEHICLES HAVE SEAT BELTS THAT MAY NOT MEET THE 30-POUND PUSH BUTTON RELEASE EFFORT REQUIREMENT OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: HIGH RELEASE EFFORTS COULD MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT FOR A CRASH VICTIM TO RELEASE THE BELT AND EXIT THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELTS AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE LATCH PLATES OR REPLACE THE RETRACTOR. DEALERS WILL ALSO ADD "SNAP ON" LATCH CLIPS TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL OF INVERTED LATCH PLATE INSERTION. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEING CONDUCTED IN PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN MAY 29, 2001, AND THE SECOND PHASE BEGAN JULY 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.
Apr 17, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THE REAR BRAKE PROPORTIONING, ANTILOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, OR STABILITY CONTROL FEATURE IS ACTIVATED IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE FEATURE MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR UNIT AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC MODULATOR.
Jan 26, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINES. DURING NORMAL ENGINE ROLL, THE PLASTIC END FITTING OF THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE COULD CONTACT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND FRACTURE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE FRACTURE COULD PREVENT FULL CLOSING OF THE THROTTLE AND CAUSE A SMALL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM IN DRIVE WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CRUISE CONTROL BRACKET AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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