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2004 Cadillac Deville Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Cadillac Deville, most often about the electrical (28% of complaints, typically around 72,000 miles). It is 4th of 6 Deville model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2004 Cadillac Deville problems
Electrical
47 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel, wiring.
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle veered off the road into brushes and the vehicle came to a stop. There were unknown warning lights that illuminated. The failure occurred on two occasions. The contact stated the failure…
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. While the vehicle was stationary, both the rear passenger and driver side windows malfunctioned. The contact stated that the windows failed to close when prompted due to a fractured motor. The vehicle was taken to be repaired at goodyear where the rear passenger and driver…
Steering
36 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist, steering wheel/handle bar, linkages, hydraulic power assist system.
During rainy weather or high humidity, the steering on my 2004 Cadillac fails. This has caused several near-collisions. The Cadillac dealer told me that this is a design defect on this model. Something must be done before I or someone else gets hurt or killed!
I have had continuous issues with my steering on the certified used vehicle which I bought in 2006. Over the last 6 to 9 months the steering has started to fail when it is raining. It is momentary, but the car cannot be controlled. I brought my car to tom peacock Cadillac in houston - it is still under warranty - and…
Visibility and wipers
31 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, glass, side/rear, rearview mirrors/devices, sun/moon roof assembly.
All four power window regulators have failed....we replaced one at approx $400, but it will be another $1000 to replace the other three so we haven't done it yet....asked Cadillac for assistance...denied, but kept pressing and they are reviewing it.
Over the past 26 months, each of the windows (4) in my 2004 Cadillac de ville. 4 dr sdn, VIN [] , has had the window regulator broken and had to be replaced.. This has happened as the window was opened with no prior warning. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Air bags
25 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
I entered my car and put the key in the ignition when I started the car the drivers air bag activated. I was back in my seat so it never touched me.....updated 07/23/14
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into one other vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical…
Engine
21 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 89,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. While stopped, white smoke emitted from the rear of the contact's vehicle. In addition, the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was overheated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Vehicle overheated, engine went into protect mode, driver info center directed me to shut down vehicle, I pulled off to the side of the road promptly and shut vehicle down. I waited for 15 minutes, turned ignition to on position, and it read it was cooled down enough to drive. I took off onto the road again, a half a…
Brakes
8 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, pedals and linkages.
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the brakes had been applied and the pedal traveled to the floorboard. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the brake lines prematurely rusted and there was a presence of brake fluid leakage. The contact's vehicle was not included in a manufacturer…
L rear brake on 04 Cadillac Deville started smoking and emitting strong odor. Had car towed to dealership for warranty repair. Dealership called me to advise that this would not be covered by warranty since brakes are a normal maintenance item. Quoted me a price of $433.00 & asked if they should go ahead w/ repairs< I…
Transmission
6 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 111,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
This car has continually stalled out at different speeds. I was told it was the throttle position sensor so I replaced that. That seemed to fix it temporarily but just yesterday I was driving on the highway and the car completely cut off going 55mph plus. The car completely stalled died out and I had no control over…
Main computer failed while driving causing total loss of power. One pin was bad in the computer that controls the cars fuel, engine, etc. Replaced the defective computer costing over $1,000. Prior to the failure the check engine light came on many times. The computer did not store a code for this problem. This total…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 3%Car was parked, attempted to start it but key would not turn. About half hour later ignition switch worked. Call to dealer, dealer said parts not available for at least 3 months after call to Cadillac corp appointment was available next day when brought into dealer switch was working. While at dealer switch failed to…
The regulators on all four power windows broke, all while driving on higher speed roads (main thoroughfares or highways), three out of four on occasions with inclement precipitous weather and/or extreme cold. This was not only expensive to repair each time, but created an unsafe driving environment exposing the driver…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Cadillac Deville recalls
Electrical: ignition
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Cadillac Deville
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Cadillac Deville?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (47 complaints, typically around 72,000 miles); steering (36 complaints, typically around 69,000 miles); visibility and wipers (31 complaints, typically around 52,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Cadillac Deville have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 23, 2014 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Cadillac Deville?
- It is 4th of 6 Deville model years by number of complaints, with 167 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.