2005 Cadillac Deville steering problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2005 Cadillac Deville — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When you drive thru a puddle of water the power steering stops working. After a few minutes it works like normal. This has happened numerous times.”
filed Jan 24, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph and attempted to make a turn, the steering wheel locked. No warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure progressed. The contact had to shut the vehicle off and…”
filed Aug 31, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Deville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Deville | 36 | 22% |
| 2003 Deville | 12 | 8% |
| 2002 Deville | 18 | 10% |
| 2001 Deville | 18 | 10% |
| 2000 Deville | 25 | 11% |
| 1999 Deville | 13 | 7% |
| 1998 Deville | 15 | 6% |
| 1997 Deville | 22 | 8% |
| 1996 Deville | 43 | 20% |
| 1995 Deville | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 Deville | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 Deville | 2 | 2% |
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.