2002 Cadillac Deville Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 26%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Cadillac Deville, 26% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Im desperate. On four occasions the car cuts out.this morning doing 35mpg the car went dead.no steering---really scary. This is the fifth time this has happened.cad. Admits the problem but does not have the part. They refuse to give me any alternative.please please see if you can do anything to resolve this very serious problem this is my second attempt to express my concerns.”
NHTSA complaint #10631244, filed 2014-09, 400,000 miles“At around 11:35 am, as I was turning left from prairie street into the far south entrance of krogers' supermarket. The Cadillac's engine just stopped running. I was unable to turn the steering wheel fast enough to complete the turn without jumping the curb. After completing the turn, I placed the car into neutral and hit the starter a few times. The engine cranked but failed to start the first few attempts (at least I think). I was about to start my process of exiting the car, when I noticed the tachometer showing 600 RPM. …”
NHTSA complaint #10582919, filed 2014-04, 30,586 miles“Car will not start/crank. 7,200 miles on odometer! Dash lights/gauges intermittent, no accessories at all. Had to have towed to my home area. Later in evening, manually pushed vehicle to front of my home, tried to start using spare no. 2 key then valet key. No response. Tried accessories again while ignition on - tried opening sunroof - no response but then car started and deck lid popped open!”
NHTSA complaint #10018866, filed 2003-05, 7,200 miles“Acidic order within car. 2002 Cadillac Deville, battery leaked and ate a hole in the floor. Service bulletin issued but no notice sent to owners. A rubber or plastic tray should have been installed through a recall. The battery in this model and year automobile is located under the rear seat and is not readily accessible for checking by the owner. Cost to repair exceeded $1800.”
NHTSA complaint #10360202, filed 2010-10, 27,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated the dashboard lights kept going out. The vehicle had to be restarted for the lights to come back on. Two separate dealerships inspected the vehicle for this defect since may 27, 2005. He contacted Cadillac, but the dealership could not diagnose the problem. The dealership replaced the dash cluster two or three times. It worked for a while, and then it went out again. This has been happening since purchase of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10140467, filed 2005-10, 5,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V355000Jun 23, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Cadillac Deville 2000–2005, Chevrolet Impala 2006–2014, Buick Lucerne 2006–2011 +3 more
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- 10252735Mar 28, 2024This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
- 10225615Oct 19, 2022This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
- 10198890May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
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- 10163268Jun 26, 2019This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 34 | 36% |
| 2004 | 47 | 28% |
| 2003 | 52 | 36% |
| 2002 | 45 | 26% |
| 2001 | 45 | 26% |
| 2000 | 60 | 27% |
| 1999 | 20 | 11% |
| 1998 | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 | 28 | 10% |
| 1996 | 17 | 8% |
| 1995 | 20 | 16% |
| 1994 | 15 | 12% |
| 1993 | 11 | 12% |
| 1992 | 16 | 12% |
| 1991 | 11 | 13% |
| 1990 | 5 | 7% |
| 1989 | 5 | 10% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2002 Cadillac Deville
26 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTires
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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