Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| 3937 | 10019442 | Instrument cluster intermittently inoperative at start up. *tt | 03/15/2006 | ||
| 040316001 | 09/01/2004 | 10016208 | Tire pressure sensor learn-service tire monitor message being displayed through the dic. *sc | 09/02/2005 | |
| 3357 | 10013543 | Unwanted alarm activation, trunk key cylinder hard to open, trunk ajar lamp on, fuel gauge inoperative, rke inoperative, interior lamps inoperative and/or no communication with the rear integration module (rim). *tt | 04/21/2005 | ||
| 11212002 | 11/21/2002 | 10013177 | Service engine light on to soon. *eh | 04/11/2005 | |
| 09182002 | 09/18/2002 | 10009468 | Poor grounds at either end of the ground strap from the frame to the alternator may be the cause of no crank and no start conditions and are probably accompanied by several u diagnostic trouble codes. *tt | 10/01/2004 | |
| 3015 | 01/01/2004 | 10008897 | Multiple stabilitrak/precision control codes such as c1282, c1283, c1284, c1285, c1287, and c1288 exist on delphi bosch 5.0 or 5.3 systems. *tt | 08/25/2004 | |
| 11272002 | 11/27/2002 | 10008611 | Auto transmission diagnostic trouble code p0503, vehicle speed sensor circuit intermittent. *tt | 08/10/2004 | |
| 02038 | 01/01/2004 | 10006946 | Diagnostic trouble code b1000. *mr | 05/20/2004 | |
| 01592 | 01/01/2004 | 10005438 | 2003-2004 generation 5 onstar steering wheel control function explanation. sit bulletin 1416474. *tt | 02/27/2004 | |
| 011403 | 01/14/2003 | 10005101 | Diagnostic trouble code p0503, vehicle speed sensor circuit intermittent. customer may describe the condition as the speedometer intermittently goes to zero, the vehicle may jerk at times, they are unable to set the cruise, the cruise may | 01/29/2004 | |
| 012403 | 01/24/2003 | 10005094 | This service vme message involves under hood engine harness damage that can cause multiple powertrain control module (pcm) diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0410, 341, p0410 as well as other dtc in the ebtcm. gm voicemail log. *tt | 01/29/2004 | |
| 062303 | 06/23/2003 | 10003714 | Intermittent conditions in which the vehicle exhibits no electrical power leading to a no crank or not start concern upon command with the ignition key. *tt | 10/28/2003 | |
| 03017 | 06/13/2003 | 10003326 | Driver door lock cylinder and engine wire harness chafing - product safety recall #03016. *tt | 10/16/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 3409 | 10017241 | Service vme - floor pan corrosion in the battery compartment. *tt | 10/28/2005 | ||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/25/2012 | 74896 | ||
| Car purchased 10/16/2003 with 15200 mileage. left rear door regulator failed. this door could not have been used in 9 years more than 20-25 times. dealer, royal cadillac, charged $694.95 for replacement. i complained to cadillac, requesting reimbursement, and they refused. research indicates that door regulator failures on this make and model were well known and published many years ago. given the little useage of this door (we are senior citizens and rarely have rear seat passenders) i believe this defect to exist at the time of purchase. | |||
| 06/08/2011 | 60077 | ||
| 3 window regulators proven defective since owning 2003 cadillac deville. #1 drivers window on 9/17/08 done under warantee at 31,000 miles; #2 front passenger window done 11/13/10 @ 52,000 miles cost $356.00 at dealer; #3 drivers side rear passenger window regulator on 6/8/11 @60,000 milesreplaced-cost $502.00 contacted cadillac customer service, received a case # and was told that since car is out of warantee there will be no reimbursement for repair costs. several customer comments to cadillac customer sevice by other owners of similar model and year have same problems and needed replacements of several regulators. gov't agency should explore this problem and have cadillac re-examine reimbursements for repairs of this problem with 2003 and 2004 cadillac devilles | |||
| 02/01/2006 | 32000 | 1 | 11/08/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while parking the vehicle, there was a loss of all electrical power. the vehicle would not restart and was towed to a local dealership. the dealer determined the ignition fuse had blown and it was replaced. afterwards, the vehicle was towed back to the dealer three additional times for the same problem. the service department replaced the ignition, instrument cluster panel, and the electrical door panel, but the problem continued. | |||
| 04/21/2005 | 1 | ||
| 2003 cadillac deville lost all electrical power to the vehicle and an attempted jump start was ineffective in starting the vehicle.***no answer required***. *mr *nm | |||
| 08/21/2004 | 6 | 08/11/2004 | |
| Multiple failures with 2003 cadillac. the check engine light illuminated, cruise control ceased and the transmission had to be repaired. *bf . the consumer was traveling in a heavy rain storm when the head lights and dash board lights went out. the head lights eventually came back on until another heavy rain and they went out again. consumer was told the water pump was leaking and that was the reason the check coolant level reading was being displayed. *tc *jb | |||
| 09/14/2004 | 10000 | 12 | |
| The vehicle was purchased brand new and it has approximately 15000 and when turning into traffic the vehicle shuts down. the driver has to re-start the vehicle and put it in drive and the vehicle will go again. this defect always occurs when making a right turn. the vehicle has been to the dealers on several occasions and the problem will not duplicate itself and they tell the owner that there is nothing else they can do. provide further details. *jb | |||
| 02/13/2003 | 3000 | 1 | |
| The electrical system failed, which caused the instrument panel to be inoperative.*jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 3084 | 1 | ||
| Intermittently instrument panel malfunctioned. consumer could not duplicate the fuel level, and could not indicate in what gear the vehicle was in. also, air bag light/battery light/service air bag indicator, and service tire indicator illuminated. the dealer had not been able to duplicate or determine the cause of the problem. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 02/01/2006 | 32000 | 1 | 11/08/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while parking the vehicle, there was a loss of all electrical power. the vehicle would not restart and was towed to a local dealership. the dealer determined the ignition fuse had blown and it was replaced. afterwards, the vehicle was towed back to the dealer three additional times for the same problem. the service department replaced the ignition, instrument cluster panel, and the electrical door panel, but the problem continued. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 12/12/2007 | 48680 | 1 | 03/10/2007 |
| While driving down the street, within a half mile of driving, the engine just shut off. after a slow stop, the car started normally again and has been ok for several days. *tr | |||
| 02/01/2006 | 32000 | 1 | 11/08/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while parking the vehicle, there was a loss of all electrical power. the vehicle would not restart and was towed to a local dealership. the dealer determined the ignition fuse had blown and it was replaced. afterwards, the vehicle was towed back to the dealer three additional times for the same problem. the service department replaced the ignition, instrument cluster panel, and the electrical door panel, but the problem continued. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 06/10/2004 | 2700 | 5 | 12/09/2002 |
| Started engine; heard loud continuous pinging sound; shut engine down. this could damage engine. had car towed to dealer who said it was carbon buildup. car has 2700 miles on it. must be defective cadillac. dealer says problem is normal. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 02/20/2006 | 1 | ||
| Driver heated seat overheated causing burning smell. actually burned the leather seat, no flame. heated seat components all replaced as well a leather seat covers, seat & back. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 3084 | 1 | ||
| Intermittently instrument panel malfunctioned. consumer could not duplicate the fuel level, and could not indicate in what gear the vehicle was in. also, air bag light/battery light/service air bag indicator, and service tire indicator illuminated. the dealer had not been able to duplicate or determine the cause of the problem. *ak | |||