Known Recalls

Model year record

2003 Cadillac Deville

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 210 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V355000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
3,141,731
Reported to NHTSA
2014-06-23
Owners notified
2014-09-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V238000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
102,212
Reported to NHTSA
2003-07-01
Owners notified
2003-10-17

Defect description

ON CERTAIN CADILLAC DEVILLE AND SEVILLE PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUNERAL COACHES, AND LIMOUSINES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.6L) ENGINE, OLDSMOBILE AURORA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.0L ) ENGINE, AND PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSEI PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUPERCHARGED V6 (3.8L) ENGINE, THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSORS ARE UNUSUALLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO MALFUNCTIONS. IF THE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS, EXCESSIVE VACUUM CAN BE APPLIED DURING SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TESTING.

Safety risk

FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS CAN BE DAMAGED AND FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT IS REFUELED. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V051000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
130
Reported to NHTSA
2003-02-14
Owners notified
2003-03-11

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED CAPABILITY OF THE AIR BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. ALSO IF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR RUPTURED, PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW DRIVER'S AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 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 BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V222000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
133,221
Reported to NHTSA
2002-08-09
Owners notified
2002-08-15

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.

Safety risk

PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. 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 BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system4460,077 mi
Air bags23104,000 mi
Engine1679,000 mi
Steering10125,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission881,000 mi
Unknown or other760,000 mi
Vehicle speed control7103,000 mi
Service brakes6135,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls655,077 mi
Electrical system: ignition5105,000 mi
Power train558,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine41,483 mi
Fuel system, gasoline3112,456 mi
Fuel/propulsion system394,300 mi
Structure: body340,000 mi
Air bags: frontal248,978 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)225,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling265,900 mi
Parking brake224,000 mi
Seat belts2113,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic211,284 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip210 mi
Structure210,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems250,000 mi
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery13,084 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1100,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module12,700 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch169,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers132,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash13,084 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly17,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline15,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control160,000 mi
Equipment1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.111,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Exterior lighting175,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system12,700 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail12,700 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors12,700 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly13,400 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery12,700 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices11,300 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter170,600 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor16,629 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder12,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1109,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system138,007 mi
Steering: rack and pinion168,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1—
Suspension136,000 mi
Suspension: front1400 mi
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Tires136,000 mi
Visibility174,896 mi
Visibility/wiper140,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear140,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—
Wheels194,000 mi
Wheels: rim1—

The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2004 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.