2002 Cadillac Deville Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 9%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,838miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Cadillac Deville, 9% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,838 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.
“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“The steering wheel is vary hard to turn and make a hard grinding noise. Experienced an jarring event in traffic and the car cut off. No braking power. While driving there is vary little power.”
NHTSA complaint #10643249, filed 2014-10, 72,000 miles“A 2002 Cadillac Deville dhs 4-door sedan was originally parked head-first into a parking space. When the driver started the ignition, stepped on the brake and then put the vehicle into the reverse gear r , slowly and partially releasing the brake, the vehicle moved back normally as expected. After about 15 feet, the driver turned the steering wheel to the right to maneuver the vehicle into position to leave the parking lot. …”
NHTSA complaint #10154368, filed 2006-04, 32,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10762588, filed 2015-09, 120,000 miles“The contact owns 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while trying to park his vehicle the gear shift broke in his hand. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but they stated that since it was not under warranty they would not be able offer his assistance. The failure and current mileages were 153,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10374840, filed 2011-01, 153,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This 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…
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 | 14 | 10% |
| 2002 | 15 | 9% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 4% |
| 1996 | 11 | 5% |
| 1995 | 11 | 9% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1993 | 18 | 20% |
| 1992 | 10 | 7% |
| 1991 | 7 | 8% |
| 1990 | 6 | 8% |
| 1989 | 4 | 8% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1986 | 3 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2002 Cadillac Deville
45 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 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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