1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

239

Owner Complaints

19 Crashes 5 Fires 3 Deaths

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

9

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE

The 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE has received a total of 239 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagssidewindow (27 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (17 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (17 complaints).

Recalls for the 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE, potentially affecting up to 215,293 vehicles.

Recall 00V217000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

| 215,293 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: HOWEVER, AN OCCUPANT CAN RECEIVE SOME INJURY FROM A DEPLOYMENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT SENSING MODULES. IF THE VEHICLE HAS HAD THE SIDE AIR BAGS TEMPORARILY DISCONECTED, THE TEMPORARY DISCONNECT WILL BE REMOVED BEFORE REPLACING THE SIDE IMPACT SENSING MODULES.

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Owner Complaints for the 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE

239 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 27 8 Crashes 6 Injuries 1 Death
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 17 7 Crashes 10 Injuries 1 Death
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 17 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 14
Electrical System
Complaints: 11
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 11 2 Fires
Air Bags
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 3 Injuries 1 Death
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Steering
Complaints: 6
Tires
Complaints: 6
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Engine
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 4
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 3
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 3
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 3
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2 2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 2
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesdragpower Assist System
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11473700 | ENGINE | | 69,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Cadillac DeVille. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started overheating. The contact was able to pull over and had the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact was informed of an oil leak. The contact stated that the water pump, thermostat, reserve tank, and the stretch were replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The dealer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was transferred to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was 69,000.
#11362669 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 38,000 miles
HI.MY CAR CADILLAC DE VILLE DE ELEGANсе1999 42000 MILES 1 TIME CHANGED THE WHEEL. TELL US WHAT THE INITIAL RATING OF THIS CAR WAS .CORRESPONDING TO THE EURO 4 CLASS ,TO INTRODUCE IT TO EUROPE?WHO CAN GIVE YOU A SECURITY CERTIFICATE?THANKS
#11348511 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 10,000 miles
CAR OVERHEATED WHILE ON FREEWAY ENGINE TURNED OFF LEFT ME WITH NO STEERING OR BRAKES.WHEN CAR WAS BULIT TOO SHORT. OF HEADER BOLTS WERE USER.
#11019559 | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | | N/A miles 1 Injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE MAKING A TURN, ANTI-FREEZE SPILLED ONTO THE CONTACT'S FOOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEATER CORE BURST DUE TO AN IMPROPER LOCATION AND INADEQUATE MATERIAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED HER TO GET SKIN GRAFTS ON HER FOOT. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT PROVIDED.
#10895992 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles
MY CLEAR COAT PAINT IS PEALLING ON THE HOOD AND ROOF REALLY BAD.

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Safety Rating for the 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE

General Motors, LLC has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

02103 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

4T80E MH1 SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 (TCC STUCK OFF). *TT

010849013B — STRUCTURE:BODY

INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) UPPER TRIM PANEL AND DEFROSTER GRILLE LIFTING / LOOSE / WARPING. *TT

020232003 — STEERING

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A STEERING VIBRATION, SHUDDER OR MOAN NOISE DURING LOW SPEED TURNING/PARKING MANEUVERS. *TT

010849013A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER TRIM PANEL AND THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER GRILLE APPEAR TO BE LIFTING/LOOSE/WARPING. *TT

010849013 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) UPPER TRIM PANEL AND DEFORSTER GRILLE WHICH APPEARS TO BE LIFTING / LOOSE / WARPING. *TT

131200 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOTIFIED OWNERS OF CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT A CONDITION COULD EXIST THAT MAY CAUSE THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG TO DEPLOY UNEXPECTEDLY, WITHOUT A CRASH, AS THESE VEHICLES ARE STARTED OR DURING NORMAL DRIVING - PART 1. *TT

081100 — AIR BAGS

GENERAL MOTORS RECENTLY NOTIFIED OWNERS OF CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT A CONDITION COULD EXIST THAT MAY CAUSE THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG TO DEPLOY UNEXPECTEDLY, WITHOUT A CRASH, AS THESE VEHICLES ARE STARTED OR DURING NORMAL DRIVING. *TT

231000 — AIR BAGS

THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT GM CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 00066 HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE GM VEHICLE INQUIRY SYSTEM (GMVIS) DATABASE FOR THE 1998-99 CADILLAC DEVILLE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG RECALL. *TT

990844004 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE RECEPTION IS POOR ON THE AM RADIO BAND. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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