2002 Cadillac Deville Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Cadillac Deville, 6% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“2002 Cadillac Deville, driving in cruise control at highway speeds. I touched the brake to slow for traffic. When I put the cruise control in resume the throttle stuck completely open. I was not able to control the car, other than (eventually) turn off the ignition.”
NHTSA complaint #10195069, filed 2007-07, 58,000 miles“The car started accelerating, on its own, up to 40 MPH from a stop sign or red light. The gas pedal was not stuck. Legacy ford in lagrande, oregon has told us it is an internal problem and they will have to put their diagnostic machine on it. We have already paid them 179.36 for labor, gasket and cleaner. They had told us to bring the car to them if it happened when we were in town so they could test it further. Last week I was in town and it happened so I took it to them. They couldn't diagnose the problem at the time so that is why they need to use the diagnostic machine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10680702, filed 2015-02, 91,000 miles“2002 Cadillac Deville - throttle stuck full open - traveling at highway speeds in cruise. Touched the brake to allow for traffic. Then touched resume on the cruise control; throttle opened fully and stuck there. The only way to stop was to turn off the ignition, which I did. Then had no power steering or power brakes, while still in traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10195515, filed 2007-07, 60,000 miles“While approaching a traffic light driver applied brake pedal and the car continued to accelerate gaining speed. Driver attempted to slow or stop but car accelrated even more. Over a three block stretch two vechiles were hit before car went into a ditch laying on its side. Car a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10110646, filed 2005-02, 26,245 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 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 11 | 6% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 5% |
| 1999 | 11 | 6% |
| 1998 | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 21 | 10% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 9 | 10% |
| 1992 | 11 | 8% |
| 1991 | 7 | 8% |
| 1990 | 21 | 28% |
| 1989 | 19 | 40% |
| 1988 | 8 | 29% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 2 | 33% |
| 1983 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 2002 Cadillac Deville
45 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTires
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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