2001 Cadillac Deville Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 10%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Cadillac Deville, 10% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I put my car in drive and it felt and sounded like the entire front end fell out,my electric shows everything works , have also had weird thing come up that I can not turn security off, it started over heating I have fixed everything but will still get extremely hot for no reason.”
NHTSA complaint #10598935, filed 2014-06, 234,000 miles“The dashboard is literally falling down in to your legs and feet. I had a large piece fall on my legs and feet while driving. I have never had any work done on the car where they have to remove the dashboard. There are pieces of black plastic that fall out of the dashboard area all the time. I have had to tape the light switches into place with duct tape. And the radio and A/C control area I have proped up with a shelf bracket to try and hold it in place. The vehicle was in motion on a county road when the large piece fell down.”
NHTSA complaint #11218884, filed 2019-06, 115,000 miles“When I purchased my Cadillac, it had 22,000 miles on it. There was a bumping in the steering when I turned at slow speeds. I complained about it on several occasions. 1. The dealer repaired a broken motor mount, didn't fix it. 2. The dealer changed the rack & pinion, didn't fix it. 3. The dealer changed the tie rod ends, didn't fix it. 4. An independent mechanic tightened up loose bolts in the front end, didn't fix it. 5. Finally, I took it to another dealer who told me that the steering column would have to be changed and would cost about $1,300. …”
NHTSA complaint #10166386, filed 2006-08, 23,000 miles“Dates and mileage info provided are approximate. Tie rod failure at 32,000 miles repaired under warranty. Company's customer service dept will not move safety concerns to a higher level, nor will they provide assurances about future safety, nor do they offer any other remedy to provide a feeling of safety and peace of mind. Please see e-mails sent under separate cover to email address shown on your site.”
NHTSA complaint #10023645, filed 2003-06, 32,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving. In addition, the check service air leveling system and battery charging warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that it was difficult to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11130239, filed 2018-09, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
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 2001 Cadillac Deville
45 complaintsEngine cooling
38 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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