2005 Cadillac DEVILLE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
95 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
75,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 78 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 32 of 95 complaints (33.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 28 | 29.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 17 | 17.9% |
| Braking behavior | 14 | 14.7% |
| Engine operation | 11 | 11.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 32 |
| Steering | 28 |
| Air Bags | 17 |
| Engine | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 |
Electrical System: 32; Steering: 28; Air Bags: 17; Engine: 10; Service Brakes: 5; Seats: 3; Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 14 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 15 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 16 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 13 |
| 150,000 and above | 11 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 14; 50,000 to 74,999: 15; 75,000 to 99,999: 16; 100,000 to 149,999: 13; 150,000 and above: 11
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (16). 17 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 43 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2005: 3; 2006: 2; 2007: 4; 2008: 2; 2009: 3; 2010: 5; 2011: 4; 2012: 5; 2013: 6; 2014: 43; 2015: 10; 2016: 3; 2017: 4; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 28 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 17 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 14 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10138493 · 2005-10-04 (October 4, 2005)
WITHIN THE LAST TWO MONTHS, WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A SOMEWHAT CROWDED INTERSTATE, I FOUND MYSELF DRIVING BEHIND A NEWER MODEL OF CADILLAC WITH A NEW TYPE OF TAIL LIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT (POSSIBLY LEDS). MY FOLLOWING DISTANCE WAS ABOUT 30 FEET AT TIMES. THIS NEW TYPE OF LIGHT PROVED TO BE VERY DISTRACTING -- NOT BECAUSE OF ITS NOVELTY BUT BECAUSE OF A "STREAKING" OPTICAL EFFECT CREATED BY THE LIGHTS. I HAVE EXCELLENT NIGHT VISION AND USE GLASSES WHEN I DRIVE. I NEVER HAVE LIGHT-ASSOCIATED VISION PROBLEMS WHEN DRIVING. BUT THE EFFECT CREATED BY THE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10138493 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10144008 · 2005-11-30 (November 30, 2005)
DT: CONTACT STATES WHEN HE MOVES HIS FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, HIS FOOT HITS THE CONSOLE PANEL, CAUSING A DELAY IN BRAKING FOR A FRACTION OF A SECOND. THE DEALER OFFERED TO ADJUST THE PLACEMENT OF THE CONSOLE PANEL. *AK UPDATED 12/27/05. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10144008 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10144121 · 2005-12-01 (December 1, 2005)
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT APPLIED THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL SWITCH AND EXPERIENCED TOTAL LOSS OF THE EXTERIOR HEADLIGHTS. WHEN DISENGAGING THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH THE HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON. HE TESTED THIS SEVERAL TIMES, AND EACH TIME THAT HE ENGAGED THE TURN SIGNALS THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT, BUT WOULD COME BACK ON WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WAS NOT IN USE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK 12/27/05. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10144121 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10147734 · 2006-01-13 (January 13, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S DOOR WILL NOT STAY OPENED WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. THE CONTACT IS HANDICAPPED AND MUST PROP ONE FOOT ON THE DOOR PANEL FOR THE DOOR TO STAY OPEN WHILE EXITING THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE OR WHEN THERE IS A STRONG WIND BLOWING. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED WHICH DETERMINED THIS IS THE WAY THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 4 miles reported. Look up ODI 10147734 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10153005 · 2006-03-06 (March 6, 2006)
2005 CADILLAC TRANSMISSION HAS A DELAY WHEN SHIFTING IN REVERSE. *TS ***NAR*** THE DEALER STATED THAT GM SPECS ALLOWED THAT DELAY TO BE AS MUCH AS 8 SECONDS LONG. THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THIS SITUATION IS EXACERBATED WHEN HE FORWARD STOPS IN A DOWN HILL DIRECTION AND SHIFTS INTO REVERSE TO BACK UP A HILL. THE VEHICLE ROLLS FORWARD WHILE THE ENGINE RACES. WHEN THE TIME DELAY ENDS THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES WITH A VIOLENT JERK. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10153005 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10185289 · 2007-03-16 (March 16, 2007)
VEHICLE REPAIRED 2 TWICE WITHIN 3,000 MILES FOR BRAKE PULSATION, POOR STOPPING ABILITY, ABS LITE 'ON'. DEALER REPLACED / MACHINED ROTORS FOR WARPAGE BOTH TIMES. COULD NOT DUPLICATE ABS WARNING.
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10185289 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10187932 · 2007-04-05 (April 5, 2007)
2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE WITH NEW VOGUE TIRES CUSTOMER STATES THAT HE HAS HAD 3 TIRES REPLACED DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE SIDEWALLS THAT CAUSES BUBBLE TO APPEAR**CC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10187932 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10193960 · 2007-06-22 (June 22, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT DOES NOT SUPPORT THE DRIVER. IN ADDITION, THE METAL PART UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER SIDE IS POKING HIS REAR END AND LOWER BACK. DUE TO HOW UNCOMFORTABLE THE FAILURE IS, THE CONTACT CANNOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. HE HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP THREE TIMES, BUT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPAIR IT SUCCESSFULLY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 26,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10193960 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
14V355000 · Electrical System:Ignition
Reported: 2014-06-23 (June 23, 2014)
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗