2002 Cadillac Deville vs 2002 Chevrolet Impala
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Cadillac Deville | 2002 Chevrolet Impala |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 176 | 795 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 464 | 448 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 38 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 32 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 78,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Deville | Chevrolet Impala |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 45 | 305 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 24 | 106 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 123 |
| Engine | 17 | 75 |
| Steering | 18 | 57 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 47 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 63 |
| Power Train | 15 | 36 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 57 |
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 13 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 75 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 26 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 17 |
| Overheating | 0 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 14 |
2002 Cadillac Deville
2002 Chevrolet Impala
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.