2005 Cadillac Deville engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2005 Cadillac Deville — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 55 mph, the engine seized. The vehicle crashed into a median and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained major injuries, including two broken feet and a concussion. The driver required medical assistance. A police…”
filed Oct 2, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.”
filed Jul 8, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Deville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Deville | 17 | 10% |
| 2003 Deville | 16 | 11% |
| 2002 Deville | 17 | 10% |
| 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 2005 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.