3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,425 miles

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problem #8

Feb 142014

DeVille

  • 81,000 miles
Car keeps stalling out (at light, while driving, etc) with the cause apparently attributed to a faulty ignition switch. I had the ignition switch replaced (for a charge of $496) at midway Cadillac in pokomoke md (after having car towed there on Feb 14, 2014, because at that time, had difficulty even getting the key in the ignition switch). The problem I was having with it stalling out persists, even after the new ignition switch. Writing because the ignition-switch-related problems I am having appear to be the same or similar to other GM cars which are currently being recalled due to ignition switch problems. Please include the Cadillac Deville 2001 into your investigation regarding faulty ignition switches of GM-made cars.

- Annapolis , MD, USA

problem #7

Jun 102012

DeVille

  • 42,900 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. He removed his foot from the accelerator and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact had to shift to neutral and pump the brakes in order for the vehicle to stop. He then shut off the vehicle and once restarted, the vehicle was reset. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer advised that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 42,900 and the current mileage was 43,200. The VIN was not available.

- Fireburn , GA, USA

problem #6

Oct 182010

DeVille

  • 128,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville dts. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the accelerator pedal suddenly stuck. The vehicle accelerated up to 65 mph; the contact pumped the brake dpedal, shifted into neutral and back into drive. The vehicle began to slow down. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #5

Aug 162006

DeVille 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,501 miles
: the contact stated while traveling 55 mph, the vehicle began to accelerate and would not stop. The contact continued to attempt to apply brake pressure. The transmission was put in neutral then into park and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was towed to the dealership who determined that idle air control module was sticking in the high position. Also, the force in which the vehicle was put into park caused the motor mounts to fracture. The idle air control module and motor mounts were replaced.

- Wimberley, TX, USA

problem #4

Apr 042005

DeVille 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles
While accelerating at low speed throttle stuck. Consumer was able to control the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Vehicle would not go below 2200 RPM. The vehicle was put in neutral and the consumer tried racing the engine, but it still would not go below 2200 RPM. After shutting engine down, went back to normal operation and the problem has not recurred.

- Cumberland, RI, USA

problem #3

Feb 252002

(reported on)

DeVille

  • miles
Consumer has to press the brakes considerably and for several seconds before the cruise control deactivates.

- Fitzpatrick, AL, USA

problem #2

Feb 252002

(reported on)

DeVille

  • miles
Consumer has to press the brakes considerably and for several seconds before the cruise control deactivates.

- Fitzpatrick, AL, USA

problem #1

May 302001

DeVille

  • miles
Consumer states cruise control failed while driving.

- Manning , SC, USA