2002 Cadillac Deville power train problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Cadillac Deville — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Takata air bag, do not know if that item is in my car but they say it is. Also like so many northstar engines there is trouble with the head gasket, and according to the hydrocarbon block test, mine must be replaced. In order to replace it, the engine and power train must be removed, at my expense…”
filed Aug 9, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The…”
filed Sep 9, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2024
Power Train problems in other Deville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Deville | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 Deville | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 Deville | 14 | 10% |
| 2001 Deville | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 Deville | 12 | 5% |
| 1999 Deville | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 Deville | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 Deville | 11 | 4% |
| 1996 Deville | 11 | 5% |
| 1995 Deville | 11 | 9% |
| 1994 Deville | 7 | 6% |
| 1993 Deville | 18 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Cadillac Deville
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.