Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
When trying to make a turn on wet roadway (not a puddle of water) or trying to turn at a light for instance while it is raining, even at a low rate of speed, the power steering locks and the car will not continue to turn, causing traffic behind you to come to a screeching halt.after stopping the steering will slowly loosens up allowing you to complete the turn. I have had it checked out with my repair garage but they couldn't find anything. Since I am aware of this happening I'm very careful when making a turn in the rain. I'm thankful I wasn't on the interstate doing 60.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the front drivers side of the vehicle started to vibrate violently. The contact mentioned that once vehicle speed was reduced to 55 MPH, the vehicle stopped vibrating. The contact mentioned that all four tires and rims were replaced. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.
Viva2 side wall separation and tire tread separation p225/60r16 noticed tire failed had bulge on side wall went bought another did same ask employee at walmart where I purchased tire he said the wheels are out of line on my car he did not know I had had my car inspected before I came to replace faulty tire at repair shop they said tire was at fault there was nothing wrong with the alignment
Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville equipped with lanvigator comfort 1 tires, size 225/60/r16. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the police pulled him over and informed him that the driver rear tire had just exploded and there was piece of rubber on the road. The vehicle was towed to independent mechanics and the tire was replaced. Once the contact reached home he contacted the tire dealers who informed him that he drove the vehicle without air. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage of the tire was 700. The vehicle failure mileage was 100,700. An
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. Consumer writes in regards to several mechanical defect issues. Consumer sent additional correspondence. The consumer stated the water pump and radiator leaked resulting in a coolant leak, and the engine overheating. An independent mechanic determined the metal brackets holding the left side tank had rusted and caused a crack in the left radiator tank. The engine developed an oil leak from the lower crankcase of the engine block. The oil leak caused a defective design in the lower crank shaft. The mechanic informed the consumer the engine needed to be removed to properly repair the oil leak. Also, the tire pressure light illuminated. The consumer stated that a diagnostic from OnStar of the vehicle displayed a malfunctioned airbag. The consumer requested a formal investigation into these issues. …
Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle going 70 MPH the vehicle started to wobble and a noise could be heard coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled into a rest area. The contact got out of the vehicle to check the tires and noticed a knot on the left rear tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealership. Upon inspection the problem was found to be the tread had separated from all four tires. The tires were replaced, the manufacturer has been alerted. Updated 4/14/2006 -
One of my vogue radial tubless tires recently developed a 5" bulge on the sidewall. The tire is a p225 60r16 97s custom built radial 1x+. Had this bulge not been brought to my attention by a passerby there is a strong possibility a blow-out could have occurred. These tires are rated for 70,000 miles and I had about 30,000 miles of use. Replacement cost per tire is $224 plus tax. Picture available upon request. Updated 09/16-10 updated 09/20/10 updated 12/03/10
Frequently asked questions
Which Cadillac Deville years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2002 (13), 1999 (10), 1998 (9), 2001 (9) and 1996 (8) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 7% of all complaints for the 2002.
Is there a recall for Cadillac Deville wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires 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 wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles; 47% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the sidewall (8 mentions), followed by the tread/belt (7).
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.