At a glance

Reported mileage104,562 mi

LocationVa, USA

ColorWhite

Last listed price$1,900

Open recalls1

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Cadillac

Model

DeVille

Year

2005

Trim

Base

Body style

Sedan/Saloon

Vehicle type

PASSENGER CAR

Engine

4.6L 8-cyl

Cylinders

8

Fuel type

Gasoline

Doors

4

Assembly plant

HAMTRAMCK, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA)

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

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Safety recalls 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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, 2006-201…

Remedy: 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 (Cadil

NHTSA Campaign #14V355000 · 23/06/2014

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Cadillac DeVille, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

💥 4 involved a crash 🚑 4 reported injuries

Steering 4 reports

🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Air Bags 4 reports

🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Electrical System 4 reports

🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Service Brakes 1 report

🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1 report

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Exterior Lighting 1 report

🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 104

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2005 Cadillac DeVille.

STEERING

WHEN YOU DRIVE THRU A PUDDLE OF WATER THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING. AFTER A FEW MINUTES IT WORKS LIKE NORMAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES.

NHTSA ODI #11171889

SERVICE BRAKES

ON THE ROAD FAILURE OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE DUE TO RUST CORROSION WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY.

NHTSA ODI #11044172

STEERING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE PROGRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART IN ORDER TO MAKE THE TURN. THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT M…

NHTSA ODI #11020729

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC DTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. A SLIGHT MUSTY ODOR WAS PRESENT DUE TO THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT DRO…

1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11016151

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MY A/C RUNS AT WILL. OFF AND ON BY ITSELF. RUNNING, STATIONARY, AND IN MOTION. MY HEADLIGHTS COME ON WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE EVER THOUGH THEY ARE TURNED OFF. MY ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED AND THE BATTERY AND ALL CHECKED OUT FINE AT TWO LOCAL PARTS /BATTERY STORES JULY 18TH 2017. BOTH WERE REPLACED IN MAY OF 2016. THE DISPLAY PANEL FOR THE A/C SHOWS BOTH…

NHTSA ODI #11006296

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONAL GLASS SUNROOF OF 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE DTS SPONTANEOUSLY "EXPLODED" AND SHATTERED. BROKEN GLASS RAINED DOWN INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND OVER THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE ON TO THE ROADWAY BEHIND WHILE TRAVELING STRAIGHT OVER A UNCROWDED HIGHWAY AT 62 - 63 MPH APPROXIMATELY AT 6:30 AM ON 6/2/17. SUNROOF WAS CLOSED. THE INTERIOR SUN SHADE …

1 injured · NHTSA ODI #10993359

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES PRIOR TO THE DEALER REPAIRING THE VEHICLE PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYST…

NHTSA ODI #10967757

AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

I WAS HIT HEAD-ON. THE IGNITION TURNED OFF AFTER BEING HIT AND THE SEAT- BELTS DID NOT DEPLOY. I STOPPED AND MY HAND WAS ON THE HORN BUT THE PERSON DID NOT SLOW DOWN OR STOP.I WAS ON A CITY STREET.I WAS HURT AND HAD NECK SURGERY. GM IS TELLING ME THEY WILL LOOK BACK INTO IT AFTER DENIAL THAT WAS IT DUE TO THE RECALL. THEY SOLD THE CAR AS SALVAGE WHEN THE INS…

Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #10926097

+ 96 more complaints on record.