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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

23 crash reports3 fire reports15 injury reports

What owners actually said

175 reports

Mileage unknown · Jul 3, 2002

Wheels

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL SPRING BROKE, AND THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE LOWERED AND RUB ON THE TIRES.*JB CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *MJ

NHTSA ODI #8013251

Mileage unknown · May 28, 2002

Service Brakes, HydraulicSuspension

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE PULLS SEVERLY TO THE LEFT AND THE FRONT SUSPENSION DIVES DOWN.*JB

NHTSA ODI #565867

Mileage unknown · Apr 29, 2002

SeatsVisibility

MR. ROSS CIRINCIONE IS WRITING ON BEHALF OF MS. CIANCIOLO STATING THAT A DEFECT IN THE BUCKET SEAT HEATING ELEMENT CAUSE BURNT EDGES WITH A 2-3 INCH HOLE DIAMETER IN THE LEATHER AND A MELTED SEAT CUSHION UNDERNEATH. ALTHOUGH THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN ALERTING DEALERSHIPS TO THE PROBLEM, THE DEALERSHIP INSISTED THAT THE BURN H…

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NHTSA ODI #565487

Mileage unknown · Apr 16, 2002

Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING BECOMES INOPERABLE. VEHICLE MAKES A GRINDING NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT IT IS THE STEERING COLUMN. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ODI #8007707

Mileage unknown · Apr 2, 2002

Tires

THE RIGHT REAR TIRE DEVELOPED A PIGEON SIZE BLISTER ON IT'S SIDEWALL, GOODYEAR REFUSED TO STAND BEHIND THE WARRANTY ON THE TIRE, THIS IS THE SECOND TIME A BLISTER HAS DEVELOPED IN ONE OF THE TIRES, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT (GOODTEAR TIRE 235/55/17 OE). NLM

NHTSA ODI #564855

Mileage unknown · Mar 18, 2002

Tires

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SIGNIFICANT SIDEWALL FAILURE AT 70MPH. CADILLAC ONSTAR DIRECTED US TO SEARS IN COLUMBIA TN, WHICH REPLACED TIRE WITH NO CHARGE. ON INSPECTION, THE NO STEEL WIRES WERE FOUND IN THE SIDEWALL, EVEN THOUGH SPECS CALL FOR THEM ("SB-R"). AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE REMAINING 3 TIRES, AS WELL AS THE ONE NEW ONE. I TOOK DIGITAL CLOSE-UP PICTURES OF TIRE, AND CAN FORWARD THEM BY E-MAIL. MICHELIN HAD NO RECOMMENDATIONS, OTHER THAN TO SAY THEY WOULD CALL ME IF THEY GOT THE TIRE IN FOR QUALITY ANALYSIS. WHAT SHOULD I DO ?*AK (TIRESIZE: P225/60R-1)

NHTSA ODI #759484

Mileage unknown · Mar 11, 2002

Air BagsCrash

CONSUMER STATED WHILE WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR SO HE COULD PROCEED ACROSS THE STREET, HE WAS BROADSIDED BY ANOTHER MOTORIST AT HIGH SPEED AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK.*JB

NHTSA ODI #8005316

Mileage unknown · Feb 25, 2002

Electrical SystemExterior LightingVehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF THE HORN BEING DIFFICULT TO USE AND IS VIRTUALLY NON-EXISTANT. ALSO THE TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT SHUT OFF AFTER MAKING A TURN. IT TAKES A SHARP TURN TO CLICK THE SIGNAL LIGHT OFF. *JG

NHTSA ODI #564442

Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 2002

Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE SHIFT LEVER HIDES SOME OF DASH FUNCTIONS FROM VIEW. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE ABOUT IT. *AK

NHTSA ODI #8003407

Mileage unknown · Dec 17, 2001

Air BagsCrashInjury

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HIT A GUARDRAIL AND WAS INJURED. FRONT DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI #8000826

Official recalls

14V355000 · Electrical System:ignition

Jun 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.

02V227000 · Seat Belts:front:retractor

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.

01V172000 · Structure:body

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.

00V347000 · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly

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 ↗

NHTSA investigations

PE04060 · Failing Seat Belt Buckles

Opened Aug 17, 2004 · Closed Feb 3, 2005

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts; Seat Belts:front; Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly

ON AUGUST 17, 2004, ODI OPENED AN INVESTIGATION BASED ON TWO COMPLAINTS AND ONE INSURANCE COMPANY REPORT ALLEGING DRIVER AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT UNBUCKLING DURING CRASHES ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE SEDANS.ON OCTOBER 8, 2004, GM SUBMITTED DATA TO ODI RELATED TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THIS DATA CONTAINED INFORMATION ABOUT SYSTEM DESIGN, SYSTEM OPERATION, SEAT BELT BUCKLE TESTING AND CONSUMER COMPLAINTS.BASED ON ITS ANALYSIS OF THE DATA, ODI HAS DETERMINED THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED REGARDING SPECIFIC ALLEGATIONS OF UNWANTED SEATBELT UNBUCKLING DURING A CRASH.AT THIS TIME, FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCESSEE ATTACHED SUMMARY REPORT

Additional source detail variants (3)

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly

Seat Belts:front

Seat Belts