2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE
2 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints
2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL MECHANICAL DEFECT ISSUES. *SMD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE WATER PUMP AND RADIATOR LEAKED RESULTING IN A COOLANT LEAK, AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATING. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINED THE METAL BRACKETS HOLDING THE LEFT SIDE TANK HAD RUSTED AND CAUSED A CRACK IN THE LEFT RADIATOR TANK. THE ENGINE DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK FROM THE LOWER CRANKCASE OF THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE OIL LEAK CAUSED A DEFECTIVE DESIGN IN THE LOWER CRANK SHAFT. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REMOVED TO PROPERLY REPAIR THE OIL LEAK. ALSO, THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THAT A DIAGNOSTIC FROM ONSTAR OF THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED A MALFUNCTIONED AIRBAG. *JS THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A FORMAL INVESTIGATION INTO THESE ISSUES. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ONLY A $5,000 GIFT CARD WOULD BE AN ACCEPTABLE REIMBURSEMENT. *JS
2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE WITH APPROX. 65,900 MILES ON 07/11/07. THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON VEHICLE CONTROL PANEL & TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP SAME DATE 07/11/07. DEALER PERFORMED OIL CHANGE & INFORMED THAT ENTIRE TRANSMISSION IS ABOUT TO FAIL & QUOTED $4,027.00 FOR REPAIRS. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR WARRANTY PAST 50,000 MILES & INFORMED ENTIRE COST WAS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER. GM WAS CONTACTED & REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY FINANCIAL OR REPAIR ASSISTANCE FOR DEFECT AND REPEATEDLY DELAYED ANY DECISION UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 08/02/07 (AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS BY CUSTOMER TO CONTACT/RESOLVE PROBLEM), OTHER THAN A $1,000.00 CUSTOMER LOYALTY CERTIFICATE TO BUY A NEW CAR ON APPROX 8/02/07. GM REPRESENTATIVE CALLED & RECORDED PHONE CONVERSATION WITH CUSTOMER WITHOUT CUSTOMER ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE OR CONSENT ON 8/01/07 & 8/02/07. CUSTOMER HAD GONE TO DEALERSHIP (2ND TIME) & DEALER SERVICE MGR. REFUSED TO ASSIST IN ANY WAY (IN PERSON) & STATED HE...
Other 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE Problem Areas
Electrical System
44 complaints
Air Bags
23 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
6 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint