1999 Cadillac Deville: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 187 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (26% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2000
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 187 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 1999 Cadillac DeVille. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started overheating. The contact was able to pull over and had the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact was informed of an oil leak. The contact stated that the water pump, thermostat, reserve tank, and the stretch were replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The dealer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was transferred to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was 69,000.”Owner report · Engine · May 2021
“Hi.my car cadillac de ville de eleganсе1999 42000 miles 1 time changed the wheel. Tell us what the initial rating of this car was .corresponding to the euro 4 class ,to introduce it to europe?who can give you a security certificate?thanks”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Oct 2020
“Car overheated while on freeway engine turned off left me with no steering or brakes.when car was bulit too short. Of header bolts were user.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2019
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“Tl* the contact owned a 1999 cadillac deville. While making a turn, anti-freeze spilled onto the contact's foot. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the heater core burst due to an improper location and inadequate material. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist. The contact stated that the failure caused her to get skin grafts on her foot. The VIN and failure mileage were not provided.”Owner report · Visibility · Aug 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a cosco mini-house (na) safety seat, model number: ic210ckb, model type: disney light and comfy (na). The seat was manufactured on april 20, 2015. The safety seat was being utilized in a 1999 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the handles of the child seat fractured. In addition, the seat belt straps were loose and weak. The child was in the safety seat at the time of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The purchase date was unknown.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 2016
“Up to this day it has been fine, but now my costco scenera car seat won't unlatch the bottom buckle. It acts like it is stuck and I cannot get my son out without having to pry. I haven't done anything to correct it as I don't know how.”Owner report · Child Seat · May 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 60 mph, the engine overheated with the illumination of the warning light. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, who stated there was a blown head gasket. The contact stated that the manufacturer issued a voluntary recall in which the remedy would replace the engine. The VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2015
“We were leaving my son's apartment when we hit the speed bump at about 5 miles an hour the air bags deployed and busted out our wind shield and filled the car with smoke. My fianc was driving the car and had his thumb hurt. Several of the electrical things in the car do not work now. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2015
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while at a mechanic for a routine service, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and an auto repair center. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 cadillac deville. After starting the vehicle, the engine misfired intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000. Updated 3/12/15*cn updated 9/13/2017*cn”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2014
When filing, owners marked a crash in 17 of these complaints and injuries in 25 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THE SIDE IMPACT SENSOR MODULES HAVE QUALITY PROBLEMS THAT CAN CAUSE AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS. THESE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOY WITH LESS FORCE THAN A FRONTAL AIR BAG AND ARE DESIGNED TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT SENSING MODULES. IF THE VEHICLE HAS HAD THE SIDE AIR BAGS TEMPORARILY DISCONECTED, THE TEMPORARY DISCONNECT WILL BE REMOVED BEFORE REPLACING THE SIDE IMPACT SENSING MODULES.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
How other years compare
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Is the 1999 Cadillac Deville reliable?
NHTSA has 187 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1999 Cadillac Deville. The most complained-about area is air bags (26% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1999 Cadillac Deville problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 66,278 miles or less.
Does the 1999 Cadillac Deville have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning air bags:side/window. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.