1999 Cadillac Deville Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 7%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Cadillac Deville, 7% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,100 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own 2 1999 Cadillac Deville's. One in ny & one in fl. Both vehicles had the exact same problem. The power steering pump had to be replaced in both cars because of a grinding and difficulty in steering. This seems to be due to a defect that should have been recalled by general motors, and I should be reimbursed my cost of about $1000. For both repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10328066, filed 2010-04, 18,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated while the vehicle was idling or shifting between gears the steering wheel vibrated. This seemed to happen more often while turning the wheel to the left. The dealer said it was a hydraulic hose. Also, they said there was no way to repair the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10141943, filed 2005-11, 35,000 miles“When turning the steering wheel in either direction a thumping noise was produced. Dealer stated rack and pinion bolt was missing . Not only was a bolt missing the bolt was so loose it was hanging off. The mechanic replaced the missing bolt and tightened the loose bolt.”
NHTSA complaint #10091519, filed 2004-11, 65,555 miles“Car makes a groaning noise when turning left to right. Sounds like it's coming from the front end steering system. Also, it sounds like metal to metal. Took it to the dealer and they could not identify the problem. They said to wait until it became worse.”
NHTSA complaint #10054723, filed 2004-01, 25,000 miles“My 1999 Cadillac Deville has had two ongoing defects that have not been fixed. The problems began during the first year when the car was under warranty and after many service visits for repair has not been fixed. Two warning indicator lights appear, 1.traction engaging light and 2.anti-lock brake light continue to illuminate. At the same time there is an intermittent growling noise and the brakes grab and make the steering difficult. Cadillac is aware of the defects and the car has been at the Cadillac dealer numerous times to correct these two defects but the problems persist. …”
NHTSA complaint #10150683, filed 2006-02, 13,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10012577Aug 1, 2003Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering wheel position sensor centering procedure.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 29 | 31% |
| 2004 | 36 | 22% |
| 2003 | 12 | 8% |
| 2002 | 18 | 10% |
| 2001 | 18 | 10% |
| 2000 | 25 | 11% |
| 1999 | 13 | 7% |
| 1998 | 15 | 6% |
| 1997 | 22 | 8% |
| 1996 | 43 | 20% |
| 1995 | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 7 | 25% |
| 1987 | 6 | 15% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 5 | 26% |
Other parts of the 1999 Cadillac Deville
49 complaintsEngine cooling
47 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Cadillac Deville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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