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2004 Cadillac Deville recalls & problems

The 2004 Cadillac Deville has 1 safety recall and 167 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (51 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints167filed by owners
Crashes · fires13 · 4reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths14 · 0reported in complaints
2004 Cadillac Deville in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Electrical systemJun 23, 2014

Ignition

Recall 14V3550003,141,731 vehicles

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.

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

2004 Cadillac DeVille 4DR.w/SAB

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated
2004 Cadillac Deville NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test

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

19mpg combined
City / highway16 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/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*
Electrical systemInstrument cluster/panel; Ignition › Switch5122168,500 mi
SteeringHydraulic power assist › Pump; Steering wheel/handle bar3720167,686 mi
VisibilityPower window devices and controls; Glass, side/rear3100350,000 mi
Air bagsFrontal; Side/window25801177,970 mi
Engine17010107,000 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission6000111,725 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Cooling system500050,000 mi
Service brakes5102109,527 mi
Unknown or other5000—
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Master cylinder3000—
Vehicle speed controlCruise control320016,000 mi
Seats312139,064 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.