2005 Cadillac Deville Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Cadillac Deville.
Worst 2005 Cadillac Deville Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Steering Defects
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Cadillac Deville.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 32 | 2 | 1 | 105,454 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 28 | 2 | — | 85,125 mi | |
| Airbags | 17 | 7 | — | 81,827 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | 2 | — | 108,434 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 1 | — | 115,265 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2005 Cadillac Deville
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~3,141,731 vehicles.
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.
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2005 Cadillac Deville — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Cadillac Deville reliable?
What are common problems with the 2005 Cadillac Deville?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Cadillac Deville?
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Does the 2005 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2005 Cadillac Deville?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Cadillac Deville reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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