2005 Cadillac Deville recalls and problems

The 2005 Cadillac Deville has 1 safety recall and 95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Cadillac dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
95
Crashes / fires
10 / 1
Injuries / deaths
12 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2005 Cadillac Deville vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Cadillac Deville recalls

Recall 14V-355: Electrical System

Reported Jun 23, 2014 · 3,141,731 vehicles affected · General Motors LLC

Problem: 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 DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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 may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.

2005 Cadillac Deville problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System36
Steering29
Air Bags18
Engine10
Service Brakes5
Exterior Lighting4
Power Train4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Seats3
Engine and Engine Cooling3
Visibility3
Structure2

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2
  • Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 2
  • Electrical System › Ignition — 2
  • Electrical System › Ignition › Switch — 2
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages — 1
  • Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal › Switch — 1
  • Exterior Lighting › Headlights › Switch — 1
  • Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and Attachments — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 76,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Cadillac Deville complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · at 86,000 miles · reported Jan 24, 2019
When you drive thru a puddle of water the power steering stops working. After a few minutes it works like normal. This has happened numerous times.
Steering · at 105,000 miles · reported Aug 31, 2017
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH and attempted to make a turn, the steering wheel locked. No warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure progressed. The contact had to shut the vehicle off and restart in order to make the turn. The dealer or an independent mechanic did not diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
Electrical System · at 125,000 miles · reported Jul 19, 2017
My A/C runs at will. Off and on by itself. Running, stationary, and in motion. My headlights come on when I put the car in drive ever though they are turned off. My alternator was replaced and the battery and all checked out fine at two local parts /battery stores july 18th 2017. Both were replaced in may of 2016. The display panel for the A/C shows both the fan icon and the auto icon. The auto icon will not turn off. Searching on line for complaints about this make and model show many others with this problem and no answers. This began july 6th and is happening more frequently as in several…
Electrical System · at 48,000 miles · reported Mar 22, 2017
The contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. The failure recurred and the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that there were no failures prior to the dealer repairing the vehicle per NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (Electrical system). The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.
Air Bags · at 92,000 miles · reported Nov 15, 2016
I was hit head-on. The ignition turned off after being hit and the seat- belts did not deploy. I stopped and my hand was on the horn but the person did not slow down or stop.I was on a city street.I was hurt and had neck surgery. Gm is telling me they will look back into it after denial that was it due to the recall. They sold the car as salvage when the insurance totaled it. The car was then sold with a salvage title. They replaced the ignition after telling me my accident injuries was not due to the recall.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Cadillac Deville: 14V-355 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Cadillac Deville?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (36 reports), followed by steering (29). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 76,000 miles.

Are Cadillac recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Cadillac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.