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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
38 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · May 26, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
DURING ROUTINE SERVICE THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE MID ENGINE GASKET WAS LEAKING. THIS IS A 2001 DEVILLE WITH THE NORTHSTAR ENGINE AND ONLY 48,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND KNOW THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THAT ENGINE. I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. IN ORDER TO CORRECT …
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DURING ROUTINE SERVICE THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE MID ENGINE GASKET WAS LEAKING. THIS IS A 2001 DEVILLE WITH THE NORTHSTAR ENGINE AND ONLY 48,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND KNOW THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THAT ENGINE. I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. IN ORDER TO CORRECT THIS , I MUST PAY THE DEALER $2,000.00 AS THEY HAVE TO TEAR THE WHOLE FRONT END OF THE CAR APART TO GET TO THE PROBLEM AREA. THIS IS AN ISSUE WHICH SHOULD ENCOURAGE A RECALL. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10158369
66,800 miles · Mar 15, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC PUT THE VEHICLE ON A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING MACHINE AND DETERMINED THE VEHICLE NEEDED CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSORS. THE CADILLAC DEALER AGREED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SENSORS AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THE SENSOR…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC PUT THE VEHICLE ON A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING MACHINE AND DETERMINED THE VEHICLE NEEDED CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSORS. THE CADILLAC DEALER AGREED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SENSORS AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THE SENSORS WERE BEING REPLACED WITH UPGRADED SENSORS.
NHTSA ODI #10152771
43,855 miles · Jan 3, 2006
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE NAVIGATING SLOWLY THROUGH A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN DIRECTLY TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY WERE UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE PR…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE NAVIGATING SLOWLY THROUGH A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN DIRECTLY TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY WERE UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM THROUGH THE VEHICLE'S BUILT IN DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10146760
6,688 miles · Sep 29, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
DT: 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WILL DIE SUDDENLY. THE VEHICLE WILL START UP AFTER THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT HAVING TO WAIT. THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES, AND IT STARTED RIGHT AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE ON MAY 30, 2002. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES. THE CONSUMER DID NOT FEEL SAF…
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DT: 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WILL DIE SUDDENLY. THE VEHICLE WILL START UP AFTER THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT HAVING TO WAIT. THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES, AND IT STARTED RIGHT AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE ON MAY 30, 2002. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES. THE CONSUMER DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THEY KEPT CHANGING THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED THE SECOND TIME MAY 28, 2004, AND THE THIRD TIME, MARCH 28, 2005. THE SPEED DOES NOT MATTER WHEN THIS OCCURS.*AK *JB
NHTSA ODI #10135820
47,501 miles · Aug 18, 2005
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE WAS STALLING AND JUMPING. THIS IS HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS 4 TIMES. THEY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CAR WAS STALLING EVEN IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONSUMER IS GETTING A RENTAL WHEN THE DEALER IS WORKING ON TH…
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DT: THE CONSUMER STATED 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE WAS STALLING AND JUMPING. THIS IS HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS 4 TIMES. THEY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CAR WAS STALLING EVEN IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONSUMER IS GETTING A RENTAL WHEN THE DEALER IS WORKING ON THE CAR. THE CAR HAS HAD DIAGNOSTIC TESTING DONE. THE OWNER SAYS THAT THE CAR IS UNDER WARRANTY. THE DEALER CAN NOT GET THE CAR INTO THE SHOP TILL NEXT WEEK. AND THE OWNER IS NOW GOING TO HAVE TO PAY FOR THE RENTAL FEE FROM THE DEALERSHIP. THE OWNER IS HAVING ISSUES ON HER WARRANTY ALSO. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED SENSORS, GASKETS AND ROTORS, MOTOR MOUNTS, REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER. THE OWNER DOES HAVE ANY IDEA ON THE CAUSE. THE COMPONENT THAT I AM CHOOSING IS OTHER. NO ONE KNOWS WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. SPEED IS NOT A FACTOR.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10133309
98,000 miles · May 17, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
DT: WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR STALLED. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING AND THIS CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME THE CAR IS RUNNING. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THEY STATED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM THEY HAVE REPLACED THE PART THAT CAUSES THIS CRANK SENSORS TO FAIL. THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE PART IN HIS CAR AT A COST OF $38…
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DT: WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR STALLED. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING AND THIS CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME THE CAR IS RUNNING. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THEY STATED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM THEY HAVE REPLACED THE PART THAT CAUSES THIS CRANK SENSORS TO FAIL. THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE PART IN HIS CAR AT A COST OF $380.00. THE PROBLEM STARTED IN DEC. 2004 UNTIL FEB. 2005 ON A WEEKLY THE CAR WOULD COMPLETELY STOP RUNNING. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10121144
41,060 miles · Jan 5, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN . THERE WAS NO WARNING. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO A CADILLAC DEALER THE NEXT DAY. THE DEALER REPLACED AN AB CRANK SENSOR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10101584
79,199 miles · Sep 29, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE, APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE ENG…
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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE, APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE ENGINE WOULD DIE AS HE CAME TO A STOP AT INTERSECTIONS. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE FOR 1 TO 2 SECONDS THEN START AGAIN. WHILE THE ENGINE DIES THERE IS NO POWER BRAKE OR STEERING. THE VEHICLE BECAME HARD TO START. *TC
NHTSA ODI #10090226
38,000 miles · May 13, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10073597
38,000 miles · Jan 21, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE VEH NUMBER [XXX]. *AK UPDATED 07/27/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA ODI #10054578
Official recalls
4Jun 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.
May 23, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS, HEARSE, AND LIMOUSINE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THESE VEHICLES HAVE SUNVISOR CENTER SUPPORTS WITH CERTAIN RADII LESS THAN THE 3.2MM REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: RADII LESS THAN 3.2MM CAN INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF CERTAIN TYPES OF INJURIES, LIKE LACERATIONS, IF AN OCCUPANT CONTACTS THE SUPPORT DURING A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUNVISOR CENTER SUPPORTS WITH REDESIGNED SUPPORTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 28, 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.
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.
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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