2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
210
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
24
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE
The 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE has received a total of 210 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. 24 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (45 complaints), Steering (32 complaints), and Air Bags (23 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE, potentially affecting up to 3,141,731 vehicles.
Recall 14V355000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 3,141,731 vehicles affected
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac...
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE
210 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving on a mountain at a slow speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,331.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE SUN ROOF GLASS SEPARATED FROM THE METAL FRAME AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROTH CADILLAC (5711 PEACH ST, ERIE, PA 16509) AND THE SUN ROOF WAS REPLACED TWICE WITH PLEXIGLASS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPLACEMENT SUN ROOF GLASS COULD NOT BE FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
CAR WILL NOT START WHEN I TURN THE KEY CHECKED THE FUSES ALL GOOD CHECK THE BATTERY GOOD. THEN IT STARTED NEXT DAY DROVE HOME FROM WORK AND POWER TURNED OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET POWER STEERING STARTED TO LOCK AS I MANAGED TO PULL OFF IN TO A PARKING LOT. STARTED ONCE AGAIN, MADE IT HOME. NEXT DAY WAS ABLE TO STARD VEHICLE DROVE TO WORK, ONCE IT WAS TIME FOR ME TO HEAD HOME TRIED STARTING CAR AND NOTHING NOTHING I CAN OPEN TRUNK WITH KEY FOB CAN'T OPEN GAS TANK DOOR FROM INSIDE MANUALLY. MY CAR IS SAYING AIR BAG LIGHT CONSTANTLY. ALSO I HAVE A CONSISTENT SQUEAK ING/GRINDING ON THE FRONT DRIVER WHEEL
CAR WILL NOT START WHEN I TURN THE KEY CHECKED THE FUSES ALL GOOD CHECK THE BATTERY GOOD. THEN IT STARTED NEXT DAY DROVE HOME FROM WORK AND POWER TURNED OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET POWER STEERING STARTED TO LOCK AS I MANAGED TO PULL OFF IN TO A PARKING LOT. STARTED ONCE AGAIN, MADE IT HOME. NEXT DAY WAS ABLE TO STARD VEHICLE DROVE TO WORK, ONCE IT WAS TIME FOR ME TO HEAD HOME TRIED STARTING CAR AND NOTHING NOTHING I CAN OPEN TRUNK WITH KEY FOB CAN'T OPEN GAS TANK DOOR FROM INSIDE MANUALLY. MY CAR IS SAYING AIR BAG LIGHT CONSTANTLY. ALSO I HAVE A CONSISTENT SQUEAK ING/GRINDING ON THE FRONT DRIVER WHEEL
CAR WILL NOT START WHEN I TURN THE KEY CHECKED THE FUSES ALL GOOD CHECK THE BATTERY GOOD. THEN IT STARTED NEXT DAY DROVE HOME FROM WORK AND POWER TURNED OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET POWER STEERING STARTED TO LOCK AS I MANAGED TO PULL OFF IN TO A PARKING LOT. STARTED ONCE AGAIN, MADE IT HOME. NEXT DAY WAS ABLE TO STARD VEHICLE DROVE TO WORK, ONCE IT WAS TIME FOR ME TO HEAD HOME TRIED STARTING CAR AND NOTHING NOTHING I CAN OPEN TRUNK WITH KEY FOB CAN'T OPEN GAS TANK DOOR FROM INSIDE MANUALLY. MY CAR IS SAYING AIR BAG LIGHT CONSTANTLY. ALSO I HAVE A CONSISTENT SQUEAK ING/GRINDING ON THE FRONT DRIVER WHEEL
Safety Rating for the 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE
General Motors, LLC has issued 24 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIC4921A — STRUCTURE:BODY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on a proper paint code for the following special addition vehicles. 2003 Mary Kay Cadillac models - use paint code WA-160E - Mary Kay Pink Pearl 2004 - 2007 Mary Kay Cadillac models - use paint code WA-983L - Mary Kay...
709 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
DRIVER'S SEAT WILL NOT RETURN TO ITS MEMORY SEAT POSITION WHEN THE RKE FOB IS USED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. GM TECH LINK. *TT
708 — PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
PARKING BRAKE LIGHT-OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL I/P STAYED ILLUMINATED AFTER RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE. *SC
050526001 — PARKING BRAKE
PARK BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON AFTER PARK BRAKE IS RELEASED (REPLACE REAR PARK BRAKE CABLES). *SC
040526001 — PARKING BRAKE
MANUAL PUSH TO RELEASE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT FULLY RELEASE. *MJ THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS BULLETIN DATED 05/01/2004. *TT
07012004 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
RADIATOR SUPPORT SIGHT SHIELD. *SC
07012004 — SUSPENSION
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER RUBBER MOUNT. *SC
040604034 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0174 SET. *MJ
040309002 — SUSPENSION
CREAK/SQUEAK TYPE NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE DURING SLOW SPEED TURNS. *TT
040858003 — SUSPENSION:REAR
WINDNOISE AT RIGHT REAR DOOR (ADJUST DIVISION POST). *MJ
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC DEVILLE
- 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 239 complaints
- 2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 312 complaints
- 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 239 complaints
- 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 237 complaints
- 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 208 complaints
- 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE (current)
- 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 132 complaints
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