2002 Cadillac Deville engine problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2002 Cadillac Deville — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was going to drop off some trash bags in dumpster around the block from my house.and was parked next to it at aptments street.I put the car in park turned off engine and removed the keys popped the trunk removed trash bags closed trunk and got back in driver seat placed key in just as always real…”
filed May 26, 2020
“Takata air bag, do not know if that item is in my car but they say it is. Also like so many northstar engines there is trouble with the head gasket, and according to the hydrocarbon block test, mine must be replaced. In order to replace it, the engine and power train must be removed, at my expense…”
filed Aug 9, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how…
16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 28, 2024
Engine problems in other Deville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Deville | 10 | 11% |
| 2004 Deville | 17 | 10% |
| 2003 Deville | 16 | 11% |
| 2001 Deville | 14 | 8% |
| 2000 Deville | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 Deville | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 Deville | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 Deville | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 Deville | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 Deville | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 Deville | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 Deville | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Cadillac Deville
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.