2002 Cadillac Deville Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 10%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Cadillac Deville, 10% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 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 was going to drop off some trash bags in dumpster around the block from my house.and was parked next to it at aptments street.I put the car in park turned off engine and removed the keys popped the trunk removed trash bags closed trunk and got back in driver seat placed key in just as always real easy going and tried to turn it for hour in hot sun then walked home called tow truck were we brought it home were I live my house and cost $164.00 dollars and is in same condition as of now.”
NHTSA complaint #11325916, filed 2020-05, 10,000 miles“Car continues to cut out when driving.cad. Claims that they don't have the part at this time. Refuse to help. Car has stopped at least three times. I don't want to drive the car until its fixed. Have grandchildren that I need to drive to activities. No help from cad although they say that the problem ex.”
NHTSA complaint #10630385, filed 2014-09, 15,000 miles“While driving on a village street, the engine just stops. It has done this three or four times. I had my mechanic check the car diagnostic computer. It showed no faults. Glad it happens at 20mph in town, and not at 70 while on the highway. At least at low speed, I can wrestle the car to the shoulder!”
NHTSA complaint #10620696, filed 2014-08, 64,000 miles“Takata air bag, do not know if that item is in my car but they say it is. Also like so many northstar engines there is trouble with the head gasket, and according to the hydrocarbon block test, mine must be replaced. In order to replace it, the engine and power train must be removed, at my expense. Due to this issue, my car continues to try and overheat after about 29 miles of driving. After listening to those folks on the Cadillac forum, I have been lead to believe, the overheating issue may be, partly the fault of the fine thread head bolts and or studs. …”
NHTSA complaint #11242844, filed 2019-08, 100,000 miles“Engine leaks oil profusely from all over (especially oil pan gasket) and the oil falls onto the exhaust system and causes fire hazard and smoke and therefore polluting the environment.”
NHTSA complaint #10554736, filed 2013-12, 125,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10167437Oct 14, 2019This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10160987May 7, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10160983May 6, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10144451Aug 8, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10129097Jan 25, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 10 | 11% |
| 2004 | 17 | 10% |
| 2003 | 16 | 11% |
| 2002 | 17 | 10% |
| 2001 | 14 | 8% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 Cadillac Deville
45 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsSteering
18 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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