NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Electrical System complaints
47 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Nov 4, 2014
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND EVERY LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AS HE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. MONTHS LATER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS TOW…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND EVERY LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AS HE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. MONTHS LATER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10652352
Mileage unknown · Oct 29, 2014
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10651057
7,000 miles · Oct 25, 2014
Air BagsElectrical SystemSeatsCrashInjury
DRIVING EAST ON FLAMINGO ST, LAS VEGAS, HIT DIP IN ROAD, SUDDENLY, WENT DEAD. NO POWER, ENGINE DIED, HIT FROM BEHIND, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WENT HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE, WITH NECK BRACE, IV DRIP, SPENT ONE NIGHT, WENT DOCTOR NEXT DAY. CAR TAKEN REPAIR SHOP, PER GEICO INSURANCE ADJUSTER. WENT TO THIS DOCTOR FOR TWO YEARS, THEN A…
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DRIVING EAST ON FLAMINGO ST, LAS VEGAS, HIT DIP IN ROAD, SUDDENLY, WENT DEAD. NO POWER, ENGINE DIED, HIT FROM BEHIND, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WENT HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE, WITH NECK BRACE, IV DRIP, SPENT ONE NIGHT, WENT DOCTOR NEXT DAY. CAR TAKEN REPAIR SHOP, PER GEICO INSURANCE ADJUSTER. WENT TO THIS DOCTOR FOR TWO YEARS, THEN ANOTHER DOCTOR AT V.A. HOSPITAL, TO THIS DATE. HAD SHOTS TO LOW BACK, NECK, MANY CHIROPRACTOR TREATMENTS, WITH VARIOUS PILLS, SUCH AS OXYCODONE, HYDOCODONE AND OTHER NARCOTICS FOR PAIN. HAVING TO SHOTS IN LOW BACK THIS MONTH, 29 OCT 2014. THE ACCIDENT WAS INVESTIGATED BY LAS VEGAS STATE POLICE DEPARTMENT. DAMAGE TO MY CAR WAS OVER $20,000. DOLLARS, GEICO WOULD NOT REPLACE, HAD TO SELL, SUFFERED LOST AFTER 5 MONTHS. IT WAS NEVER CORRECT AFTER ACCIDENT. PURCHASE 2005 NEW CTS, IT SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, TRADED IT FOR 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE, WITH 13,000 MILES, ENGINE LEAKED OIL BEFORE WARRANTY OFF, DEALER REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING. NOW AT 200,000 MILES, IT LEAKS 2-3 QUARTS BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. DOES NOT BURN, ENGINE WAS DEVELOPED WITH DEFECT, IT LEAKS OIL FROM BOTTOM. I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO REPAIR. FOUND OVER 200 OWNERS HAVE SAME PROBLEMS WITH DEVILLE, LEAKING OIL. REPORTED TO GM, THEY SAID NOTHING COULD BE DONE, REFUSED TO ASSIST IN REPAIRS OR FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10649924
Mileage unknown · Oct 2, 2014
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 11/20/14*CN
NHTSA ODI #10640848
Mileage unknown · Sep 30, 2014
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10640106
60,000 miles · Sep 29, 2014
Air BagsElectrical SystemEngine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 57 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE AIR BAG AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 57 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE AIR BAG AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE RECALL WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA ODI #10639840
92,030 miles · Sep 11, 2014
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT A WHILE BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART DO THE RE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT A WHILE BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,030.
NHTSA ODI #10632534
87,124 miles · Aug 27, 2014
Electrical SystemStructure
I DROVE UP TO VALLE PARKING, STOPPED TO INSERT VALLE PARKING KEY. IGNITION FROZEN-COULD NOT INSERT KEY. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. COULD NOT CONTACT ONSTAR. EVERYTHING FROZE? CALLED ONSTAR WITH MY CELL PHONE? THEY SENT A WRECKER TO TOW CAR TO CADILLAC DEALER(APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES AWAY). CADILLAC ADVISED "IGNITION LOCK CYLIND…
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I DROVE UP TO VALLE PARKING, STOPPED TO INSERT VALLE PARKING KEY. IGNITION FROZEN-COULD NOT INSERT KEY. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. COULD NOT CONTACT ONSTAR. EVERYTHING FROZE? CALLED ONSTAR WITH MY CELL PHONE? THEY SENT A WRECKER TO TOW CAR TO CADILLAC DEALER(APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES AWAY). CADILLAC ADVISED "IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER JAMMED AND WILL NOT ROTATE". CADILLAC DEALER "CODED AND INSTALLED NEW IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER", FOR WHICH I PAID $632.86. SHOULD THIS BE INCLUDED IN "IGNITION RECALL"? SHOULDN'T I BE REFUNDED THE $632.86 I PAID FOR THESE REPAIRS? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10628861
72,000 miles · Aug 21, 2014
Electrical SystemSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE VEERED OFF THE ROAD INTO BRUSHES AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THERE WERE UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS RELAT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE VEERED OFF THE ROAD INTO BRUSHES AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THERE WERE UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
NHTSA ODI #10627244
Mileage unknown · Aug 21, 2014
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10626982