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1999 Cadillac Deville recalls & problems

The 1999 Cadillac Deville has 1 safety recall and 187 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (53 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints187filed by owners
Crashes · fires17 · 4reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths25 · 3reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Air bagsAug 11, 2000

Side/window

Recall 00V217000215,293 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
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.
Risk
HOWEVER, AN OCCUPANT CAN RECEIVE SOME INJURY FROM A DEPLOYMENT.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

1999 Cadillac Deville 4-DR. w/SAB

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

DeVille

18mpg combined
City / highway15 / 24 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Air bagsSide/window; Frontal531601976,000 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Engine › Gasoline5003374,500 mi
Electrical systemIgnition; 12v/24v/48v battery2302153,750 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Disc › Rotor15100—
SteeringRack and pinion; Hydraulic power assist system1300029,100 mi
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal; Cables1210150,000 mi
SuspensionFront › Macpherson strut; Front › Stabilizer bar1000071,850 mi
TiresSidewall; Tread/belt9000—
VisibilityDefroster/defogger/hvac system; Windshield wiper/washer8001—
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly; Fuel injection system › Fuel rail8100—
StructureBody › Door; Body6000—
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch500188,767 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations