Suspension complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Tl* 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
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. The dealer also informed the consumer the engine block halves and rear shocks were leaking oil.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the rear passenger side of the vehicle was leaking battery acid. As a result, the rear axle detached. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 177,000.
I put my car in drive and it felt and sounded like the entire front end fell out,my electric shows everything works , have also had weird thing come up that I can not turn security off, it started over heating I have fixed everything but will still get extremely hot for no reason.
Consumer was traveling on the highway and suddenley vehicle accelerated and took off in traffic, consumer had both feet on the brakes, the vehicle did not respond appropriately for brakes, vehicle was out of control. Consumer states that the drivers seat heater is inoperative, driver and passenger front seat belt buckles were out of position, and the passenger side plastic retainer was broke, while pulling into a parking space consumer lost all power steering, dealer replaced rack and pinion, engine is making a knocking noise, while accelerating vehicle started in third gear, which the gears seem to lock up internally, vehicle starts vibrating at approximately 50 MPH, the right center dash A/C vent closes by it self, the night vision lens is cracked and the console holder and latch broke.
Dt: the consumer has a Cadillac Deville limo stretched. The left and right sides of the vehicle are 1 1/2 " off. Limelight limo in san jose, ca, offered to re-stretch it, but someone else told the consumer that could interfere with the integrity of the frame.
I have a 1999 Cadillac Deville, there is a problem with the rear suspension knuckle assembly, I have had this car to 2 different dealers, the second dealer, last summer, replaced the rear struts & stabilizer bar which did not rectify the situation when ambient temperatures are above 60 degrees, I hear a "fierce" screech/scrunch sound from the rear suspension, I have gone round & round with Cadillac customer service & the dealers, now that the car is no longer under warranty Cadillac doesn't want anything to do with it. I had my oil changed & the tires rotated last week & while they were under the car I had them to look at the rear suspension, they said it needed a new knuckle assembly & the dealer knew better than replace rear struts with this type of noise. …
Tl contact owns a 1999 Cadillac Deville. While driving between 60-70 MPH, the vehicle would shimmy drastically. The independent mechanic advised the contact not to drive the vehicle over 50 MPH. The front tie rod was replaced and a semi-alignment was performed. The axle hub carrier rear suspension was faulty and the coil spring was also damaged. Later, the windshield wipers would not operate and, upon further investigation, it was discovered that the wipers were wired incorrectly. While driving less than 50 MPH, the check oil warning light illuminated because there was no oil in the vehicle. The failure mileage was 130,000 and current mileage was 132,000. Updated 10/14/08 updated 10/24/08.
Frequently asked questions
Which Cadillac Deville years have suspension problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1998 (13), 1997 (10), 1996 (9), 1999 (9) and 2001 (8) model years. Suspension complaints make up 5% of all complaints for the 1998.
Is there a recall for Cadillac Deville suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for any Cadillac Deville model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Cadillac Deville suspension problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 82,000 miles; 40% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the front (20 mentions), followed by the front › macpherson strut (5).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.