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Cadillac Deville

Model years 1981–2005 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints. Fewest complaints: 1990, 1991, 1993.

2,712owner complaints
22recall campaigns
3,119service bulletins
25model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’90’92’94’96’98’00’02’04’90’93’96’99’02’05

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 1995.

0.0%1.2%2.5%’81’83’85’87’89’91’93’95’97’99’01’03’050.8%0.0%1.2%2.5%’81’84’87’90’93’95’96’99’02’050.8%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2005 Deville95153310 · 1
2004 Deville167146813 · 4
2003 Deville145447515 · 0
2002 Deville176546220 · 2
2001 Deville175442423 · 3
2000 Deville225537525 · 4
1999 Deville18718017 · 4
1998 Deville23737814 · 1
1997 Deville2692744 · 8
1996 Deville21824711 · 7
1995 Deville1292526 · 6
1994 Deville12703410 · 8
1993 Deville92189 · 15
1992 Deville1351415 · 13
1991 Deville87148 · 9
1990 Deville760110 · 2
1989 Deville48005 · 1
198828002 · 1
1987 Deville40101 · 3
1986 Deville22201 · 0
1985 Deville19100 · 0
19846000 · 0
19835000 · 0
19823100 · 1
19811000 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Electrical system461
  • Engine and engine cooling456
  • Service brakes, hydraulic319
  • Air bags297
  • Steering276
  • Fuel system, gasoline207
  • Vehicle speed control182
  • Power train163

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 158 Deville vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 114 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
200517153
200425155
200325187
200215101
2001950
2000762
19991394
1998641
1997430
1996752
1995442
1994531
1993330
1992310
1991110
1990221
1989531
1988110
1986110
1984120
1983220
1982100
1961110

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 11 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 12.5–14.3 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2005DeVille · Full-size · Regular gasoline4.6 L, 8 cyl.A414.99.712.6290
2004DeVille · Full-size · Regular gasoline4.6 L, 8 cyl.A414.99.712.6290
2003DeVille · Full-size · Regular gasoline4.6 L, 8 cyl.A415.09.512.5288
2002DeVille · Full-size · Regular gasoline4.6 L, 8 cyl.A415.09.512.5288
2001DeVille · Full-size · Premium gasoline4.6 L, 8 cyl.A415.69.412.8294
2000DeVille · Full-size · Premium gasoline4.6 L, 8 cyl.A415.59.612.9297
1999DeVille · Full-size · Premium gasoline4.6 L, 8 cyl.A415.59.813.0299
1998DeVille · Full-size · Premium gasoline4.6 L, 8 cyl.A415.59.813.0299
1997DeVille · Full-size · Premium gasoline4.6 L, 8 cyl.A415.59.813.0299
1996DeVille · Full-size · Premium gasoline4.6 L, 8 cyl.A416.510.713.9320
1995DeVille · Full-size · Premium gasoline4.9 L, 8 cyl.A417.410.514.3329

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

297 Deville cars are on the New Zealand register; 90% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2001101
2000303
1999404
1998202
1997202
1996303
1995101
1994404
1993101
1987110
1985101
1984303
1983303
1982302
1981211
1980101
1979202
1978707
1977614
1976514
1975503
1974833
19731015
1972302
1971101
197016016
196914013
196824023
196710010
196614012

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

170 Deville cars are on Dutch roads; 99% arrived later as imports. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
197033100%—
196940100%—
196820100%—
196729100%—
19662896%—
196420100%—

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In Finland

134 Deville cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
19945242,000 km
19896285,000 km
19702347,000 km
19692356,000 km
19681361,000 km
19671541,000 km
19662054,000 km
1965841,000 km
1964656,000 km
19591543,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

New registrations in Europe

2 new Cadillac Deville cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2011 and 2012, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2012 the largest markets were Italy (1).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20121Italy1,900—99
20111Slovakia3,230——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

Recalls

22 campaigns cover the Deville; the latest 12 are below.

14V355000 · Electrical system23 Jun 2014 · 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

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.

04V110000 · Fuel system, gasoline4 Mar 2004 · 1995, 1996, 1997

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, THE 1995 MODEL YEAR USES A UNIQUE UNDERHOOD FUEL RETURN LINE THAT MAY CRACK. CRACKING OF THE FUEL RAIL OR RETURN LINE TUBING CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

03V238000 · Fuel system, gasoline1 Jul 2003 · 2002, 2003

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.

03V051000 · Air bags14 Feb 2003 · 2003

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.

02V227000 · Seat belts5 Sept 2002 · 2000, 2001, 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.

02V222000 · Air bags9 Aug 2002 · 2002, 2003

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.

02V067000 · Steering6 Mar 2002 · 2002

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MISSING OR UNDER-TORQUED STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT BOLTS. IF A BOLT IS MISSING, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE UNEVEN STEERING RESPONSE OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING TURNS.

01V172000 · Structure23 May 2001 · 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.

00V347000 · Seat belts30 Oct 2000 · 2000, 2001

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.

00V217000 · Air bags11 Aug 2000 · 1998, 1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THE SIDE IMPACT SENSOR MODULES HAVE QUALITY PROBLEMS THAT CAN CAUSE AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS. THESE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOY WITH LESS FORCE THAN A FRONTAL AIR BAG AND ARE DESIGNED TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.

00V114000 · Service brakes, hydraulic17 Apr 2000 · 2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.

00V021000 · Vehicle speed control26 Jan 2000 · 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."

NHTSA recalls