- The problem
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- The risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
Electrical system
2003 Cadillac Deville Electrical problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints about the 2003 Cadillac Deville's electrical system with NHTSA - 35% of all its complaints, most recently on August 25, 2026. They describe 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
- Complaints
- 52
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Electrical recalls for the 2003 Cadillac Deville
Electrical complaints
The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the ignition switch seized. Occasionally, the contact was able to wiggle the switch for the ignition to operate. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to turn or operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was able to replace the ignition switch on three or four occasions. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac DeVille. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The power steering was inoperable. In addition, the contact stated that the message that the key was not detected was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently serviced at the dealer under Manufacturer Recall Number: N140299. The contact stated that the failure had occurred before receiving the recall repair notification. The failure reoccurred after the recall repair was...
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completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
I tried to explain to the dealership that unaware of the recall my cars breaks had failed and crashed my vehicle. They said the only thing that was affected was the key. I had told her that the result of my crash was from my breaks not working due to the recall. She told me no that that wasnt affected. I just want my car to be safe on the road as i have kids, and family that ride with me regularly.
When I got the car the car wasn't painted good at all and the ignition coil was bad. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to start the vehicle and the key was hard to remove from the ignition. In addition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated upon attempting to start the vehicle, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic diagnosed that a security module failed and there was a disconnection of the electrical system. The vehicle was then taken to vinings enterprises inc....
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(904 N tennessee st, cartersville, ga 30120, (770) 382-2007), but the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Ignition recall: on 12 march 2015 I took my 2003 cadillac deville into valley cadillac rochester, ny as part of the gm ignition recall. Prior to that my vehicle would just shut down for no reason. After having my vehicle serviced, I hit a pot hole on the city street and my vehicle stopped running. Last week I was turning a corner after coming off the freeway off ramp turning on to a city street and my vehicle stopped again and everything locked up. The recall fix did not repair my vehicle. I am calling valley cadillac first thing monday to get it serviced again.
My car turns off while driving. No power for brakes, steering or lights. I had recall for key rotation completed last week but my car turned off last night while doing 70 on interstate. The mossy of picayune dealership states that the recall may not be the cause but from what I read before taking car in...The problem with key rotation causes car to turn off without warning. I consider this a life threatening problem and need to know how to proceed to prevent bodily harm to myself and possibly others. The car had been turning off prior to the recall.
2003 Cadillac deville. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall parts installation issues. *Smd the consumer would like to have the part sent to her, in order for her mechanic to install the part. The consumer stated she lives a long way from the nearest gm dealer. *Jb
2003 Cadillac deville. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch issues. *Smd the consumer stated the recall repair was not effective. The consumer stated the ignition switch should have been replaced, as the vehicle shut off while driving in traffic. The consumer had to put the vehicle in neutral and re-start the vehicle. The vehicle usually re-started, but a times when he turned the switch nothing happened. Also, the air bag light illuminated on an intermittent basis. *Jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart but the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and that the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 3/31/15*cn
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2003 Cadillac deville. Consumer sold the vehicle and would like recall notices forwarded to new owner. *Ta
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vin was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2003 Cadillac deville. Customer address has changed. *Ta
2003 Cadillac deville lunged forward in his garage and caused damaged to the garage. *Mw the consumer received a recall notice, a day after accident. *Jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.
In september of 2014, I received a recall from the state of massachusetts about (1) part that must be repaired in my 2003 cadillac deville sedan: (1) ignition switch 14v355000, the only recall showing up on the gm web-site is the ignition switch and the other three and the first are listed here totaling (4) recalls all together! After entering my make, model, year, and vin, of my vehicle I received three more urgent recalls ! (2) Fuel tank pressure sensor 03v238000, (3) driver air bag 03v051000, and the (4) air...
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bag inflator 02v222000. During a recorded phone conversation an agent and a manager at/from (gm) general motors stated that they do no honor any recalls from safercar.Gov/nhtsa or any other web-site as they are "not valid" but their own @gm.Com. These are serious recalls that require immediate attention and validation by gm before they are sued for much more than simple repairs! I thank you for your time! Blessings! On august 21, 2013, he paid $300 to replace a tie rod. On december 30, 3013, the tie rod broke again. He had to call aaa several times due to electrical failures, which caused the vehicle to stall. Updated 11/26/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and required a jump to be restarted. Also, the contact stated that the key failed to enter the ignition and the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the part needed for repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 12/01/14*lj
I have a lengthy complaint that I will send to your email address as an attachment ? Thankyou ! *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the remedy failed to remedy the vehicle. As a result, the key was unable to be entered into the ignition in order to start the vehicle properly. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact did not experience a failure prior to the recall remedy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical). However, the parts needed were not available. The dealer stated that the parts were due to become available for another month. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure.
Cadillac Deville electrical complaints by year
Deville electrical problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data