Back to 2005 Cadillac DeVille

2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE

4.6L V8 NorthstarFWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor593Torque4672Fluid6DTC855Battery0Maintenance0Recalls1
P2601high severityPowertrain

Coolant Pump A Control Circuit Range/Performance

on 2005 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L V8 Northstar · FWD

What this code means

The electric coolant pump is not performing as expected.

Symptoms

  • Intermittent overheating
  • Check engine light
  • Reduced cabin heat

Common causes

  • Weak pump motor
  • Partial blockage
  • Control module fault
  • Low coolant

Diagnostic steps

  1. Verify coolant level
  2. Monitor pump current draw
  3. Check for blockage

Repair notes

Check coolant level first. Replace pump if current draw abnormal.

Other Powertrain codes on this vehicle

Building an app?
Free API access to all this data — 50 requests/day, no card required.
Get an API key →
Run a shop?
Manage repairs, estimates, and customers with ShopBase — $249/mo, all features included.
Try ShopBase →