NHTSA — Electrical System: Ignition: Switch Problems

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hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
151,500 miles

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2005 Cadillac DeVille electrical problems

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2005 Cadillac DeVille Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 302014

DeVille

  • 173,000 miles

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The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the key could be removed from the ignition switch while driving. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14V355000 (electrical system) but the part was not available for several months to service the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.

- Decatur, GA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 132014

DeVille 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Deville. While driving approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled but was able to restart. The failure occurred on six occasions. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 10/29/14 updated 7/15/2015

- Gainesville, FL, USA

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