2003 Cadillac Deville Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Cadillac Deville, 2% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,200 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Deville equipped with michelin primacy mxv4 tires, size: 235/60/r16 (na). While driving 50 MPH, the tires vibrated. It was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new front axle. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The tires were replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The contact also noticed that all four tires were dry rotted. The vehicle failure mileage was 36,000 and the tire failure mileage was 5,500. The VIN was not available. Updated 09/08/16”
NHTSA complaint #10892659, filed 2016-08, 36,000 miles“2003 Cadillac Deville dhs the front brake pads, rotors and left front caliper had to be replace. The consumer stated the left front caliper would stick and it didn't release properly which caused the left front brake and rotor to wear. After the consumer picked the vehicle up and started driving, she heard the new brakes grinding. The consumer contacted the dealer again and was told after market parts had been installed on her vehicle. Consumer stated she specifically requested original GM parts be put on the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10326346, filed 2010-04Related service bulletins
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- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 9 | 5% |
| 1998 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 10 | 4% |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 | 7 | 5% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1993 | 9 | 10% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2003 Cadillac Deville
52 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Cadillac Deville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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