1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE

2 recalls, 339 complaints - 85 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, THE 1995 MODEL YEAR USES A UNIQUE UNDERHOOD FUEL RETURN LINE THAT MAY CRACK. CRACKING OF THE FUEL RAIL OR RETURN LINE TUBING CAN ... Read more

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL WITH A NEW STAINLESS STEEL FUEL RAIL. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A REVISED CHASSIS FUEL RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2004, FOR 1996-1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA VEHICLES. OWNERS OF 1995 CADILLACS AND 1996-1997 OLDSMOBILE A... Read more

483,477 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Defect Description

THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) TO CYCLE DURING A NON-ABS BRAKE APPLICATION.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE.

156,910 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

339 total complaints 5 crashes 10 fires 8 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	24
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	20
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL	16
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	15
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR	13
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	13
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY	10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	8

Incident date: Nov 25, 2021

[ ] I had purchased my car used. I found that there was a recall on this model. I went online and ran the vin # and confirmed that. I called the dealership and explained they looked it up and confirmed it needed to have the original plastic fuel rail replaced with a new stainless steel fuel rail. ... Read more

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 25, 2021

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 25, 2021

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Aug 15, 2012

DOGGIE DIEOBLO

Incident date: Dec 3, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU... Read more

Incident date: Dec 3, 2015

Incident date: May 28, 2014

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION RECALL REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE THEFT SYSTEM. ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS REPLACED.

Incident date: Apr 13, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WENT INTO ANTI LOCK BRAKING MODE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE O... Read more

Incident date: Apr 13, 2015

Incident date: Jan 26, 2015

AT ABOUT 12:30 - 1:00 AM IN THE MORNING THE CAR WAS PARKED AT MY HOME IN THE DRIVEWAY DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE. [XXX] THE OWNER GETS UP TO GET SOMETHING TO EAT WHEN HE LOOKED OUTSIDE THE PATIO, HE SAW HIS CAR SMOLDERING AND THAN IMMEDIATELY BURST INTO FLAMES AT THE ENGINE AREA. CALLED THE F... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Oct 9, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE AND SECURITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATE... Read more

Incident date: Oct 9, 2014

Incident date: Oct 27, 2014

I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND PROCEEDED DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED ON MY WIFE'S ARM. I AM AFRAID THAT IT WILL HAPPEN ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHILE DRIVING. WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR SAFETY SAKE? *TR

Incident date: Oct 27, 2014

Incident date: Jun 2, 2014

I NOTICED THAT MY ABS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WAS ON THE DASHBOARD CONSOLE AND WHEN I PUSH ON THE BRAKES THE AND THE CAR WAS NOT STOPPING. THE ABS WAS ENGAGING ON DRY PAVEMENT. I CHECKED THE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC TOOL ON THE CADILLAC AND I AM GETTING AN ERROR CODE OF TCS C1255 WHICH IS A FAULTY ELECT... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2014

Incident date: Oct 17, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATE 35 MPH, THE ABS AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND PROGRESSED TO PERMANENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, GASOLINE FUEL FUMES EMITTED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THAT THERE A HALF OF TANK OF GAS WAS IN THE TANK, WHEN THE TANK WAS NEARLY EMPTY. THE VEHICLE HAS GONE EMPTY... Read more

Incident date: Aug 6, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ONCE HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACT... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEIZE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED, WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE BRAKE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 4, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE WITH UNIROYAL TIGERPAW TIRES, SIZE: 265/75/R16 . THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TIRE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WOULD NOT BE COVERED FOR REP... Read more

Incident date: Apr 29, 2012

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROX. 65-70 MPH WHEN I WENT TO BRAKE DUE TO TRAFFIC AND THERE WAS SEVERE BRAKE FADE. THE CAR WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN BUT COULD NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR EVEN AFTER SEVERAL PUMPS. I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHIC... Read more

Incident date: Apr 6, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE OIL PAN SEAL WAS LEAKING OIL. AS A RESULT, THE OIL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE MANIFOLD. THE... Read more

Incident date: Feb 24, 2012

I OWN A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. MY AIR BAG SENSOR HAS BEEN COMING ON AND GOING OFF ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL FOR THE LAST FEW MONTHS. I HAVE HAD THE CAR CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES AND I WAS TOLD THE SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THIS IS FOR THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. TODAY 2/24/12 THE AIR BAG DEPLOYE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 11, 2011

UPON STARTING THE CAR FIRST THING IN THE MORNING, THE ENGINE BACKFIRED THROUGH THE INDUCTION SYSTEM STARTING AN ENGINE FIRE. BY THE TIME THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED IT HAD CAUSED ENOUGH DAMAGE THAT THE CAR HAD TO BE JUNKED. *KB

Fire

Incident date: Jun 5, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND PLACING THE GEAR SHIFT IN NEUTRAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 3, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT FOLLOWED BY STALLING. THE A/C WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED FOLLOWING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTAC... Read more

Incident date: Aug 20, 2009

THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, BEGAN TO SMELL GASOLINE, SO I DID STOP IN A GAS STATION, OPEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT(THE HOOD) AND NOTICED A BIG GAS LEAK ON THE GASOLINE RAIL CLOSE TO THE CARBURETOR OR FUEL BURNER, SO I DECIDED TO STOP THERE AND HAVE TOWED THE VEHICLE TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS...THE MECHANIC... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN. THE CONTACT STATED A FEW PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING UNDER RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V110000-FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVE... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jun 1, 2010

GM CADILLAC RECALL #38145 MY GM SERVICE REQUEST NUMBER [XXX] GM REFUSES TO REIMBURSE FOR AN EMERGENCY REPAIR. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Incident date: Mar 10, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 25 MPH, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS DIGITAL; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW HOW FAST SHE WAS TRAVELING, AND COULD NOT READ THE FUEL GAUGE, WARNING LIGHTS, AND TURN SIGNALS. THE DEALER STAT... Read more

Incident date: Mar 19, 2009

I PURCHASED A 97 CADILLAC DEVILLE IN JANUARY 07. FROM THE START IT HAD PROBLEMS. IT WOULDN'T CRANK RIGHT AND HAD VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TRIED MANY DIFFERENT SOLUTIONS BUT NONE WORKED. CAR STILL WOULD NOT CRANK RIGHT. IN 08, I PURCHASED A NEW STARTER AND ALTERNATOR. NOTHING WORKED. AFTER 9 MON... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Feb 10, 2009

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE ENGINE HEAD GASKET AND COOLING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION DEALER REFUSED TO FIX OVERHEATING MAY CAUSE EXPLOSION OR FIRE DEFECTIVE POHANKA CADILLAC FREDERICKSBURG,VA 22408 SD REPLACE ENTIRE ENGINE, REFUSED TO PROVIDE 12 MONTH WARRANTY UNACCEPTABLE RESPONSE FROM GM CADILLAC DEALER. *TR

Incident date: Feb 2, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE AND THERE WAS A LOW POWER RESPONSE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WAS ALSO A DECREASE IN THE BRAKE LINE PRESSURE, WHICH INCREASED THE STOPPING DISTANCE. ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 14, 2009

I BOUGHT A USED 1997 CADILLAC FROM A CADILLAC DEALERSHIP, BEFORE I BOUGHT THE CAR I TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE, IT DROVE LIKE A DREAM, THEN ON THE WAY BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. I TOLD THE SALESMAN ABOUT IT, AND HE SAID HE WOULD HAVE IT CHECKED OUT, HE ASKED WHAT I THOUGHT ABOUT... Read more

Incident date: Jan 14, 2009

Incident date: Aug 14, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A SIGNAL ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL THAT INDICATED TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENC... Read more

Incident date: Sep 3, 2008

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE THAT HAS AN ON-GOING HISTORY OF WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. THE CAR HAS BEEN LOOKED AT BY MY MECHANIC ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS FOR THIS PROBLEM BETWEEN JUNE 2007 AND SEPTEMBER 2008. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE WIPERS WERE INOPERABLE WHEN I ARRIVED AT THE MECHANIC'S ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 19, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START UP AFTER THE KEY IS TURNED IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT MAKES AT LEAST FIVE ATTEMPTS TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY STARTS, THE MUFFLER PRODUCES A LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE AND THE ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES ON A... Read more

Incident date: May 11, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES, THE CONTACT PARKED AND NOTICED SMOKE AND SMALL FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRACKING CONTROL AND ABS CONTROL MODULE BURNED. THE FAILU... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 20, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. FOR THE PAST TWO WEEKS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED GENERAL MOTORS DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC, WHICH INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 14, 2007

ENGINES IN THESE CARS ARE VERY BAD. *TR

Incident date: Aug 3, 2006

FOR OVER A YEAR I HAVE HAD A WARNING LIGHT INDICATING ABS BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL PROBLEMS, SERVICE STEERING SYSTEM AND SERVICE ENGINE. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT. I FOUND A RECALL FROM 1997# 04V110000 WHERE 156,000 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLES WERE AFFECTED. CADILLAC CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 3, 2006

Incident date: Aug 28, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. SHE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE GETS VERY HOT AND DISPLAYS A WARNING THAT INSTRUCTS HER TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. ANOTHER WARNING INDICATOR STATED THAT THERE WAS NO COOLANT IN THE ENGINE. T... Read more

Incident date: Oct 28, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATED AS IF THE ABS HAD ACTIVATED. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED. THERE WAS A ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2006

I HAVE A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. DURING HOT WEATHER AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN LONG ENOUGH TO REACH OPERATING TEMP AND THEN SHUT OFF, RAW GASOLINE FLOWS OUT OF THE CHARCOAL FILTER VENT (MOUNTED ABOVE THE REAR AXLE) AND ONTO THE GROUND AND SATURATES AN AREA OF 8-10 FEET IN DIAMETER UNDER THE CAR.... Read more

Incident date: Sep 5, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON A DRY HIGHWAY, THERE WAS A VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL DETECTED FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE BECAME SICK AND LIGHT HEADED. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO LET THE CONTACT CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FUEL LEAK... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	15.0	24.0	18.0	Premium	$4,300

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE

85 manufacturer communications from 72 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	6
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	6
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	6
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	6
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM	3
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES	3
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	3

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

350000 EQUIPMENT

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

200000 WHEELS

This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.

200000 WHEELS

This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Vehicle Recalls

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

BUICK\CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC\HUMMER\OLDSMOBILE\PONTIAC\SAAB\SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. FCC RULED IN 2002 WIRELESS CARRIERS WOULD NO LONGER R

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

KNOCKIG NOISES OR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. VEHICLES WITH LD8 OR L37 4.6L V8 ENGINES. *KB

138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

POOR RADIO RECEPTION OR RADIO STATIC/ INCREASED INTERFERENCE WITH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON OR SOME REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRIDS MAY BE INOPERATIVE. *TT

073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO ASSIST IN RESPONDING TO CUSTOMER INQUIRES TO THE UPCOMING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL 04014 - ENGINE FUEL RAIL REPLACEMENT. *TT *MJ GM ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE. *TT

073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

GM ANNOUNCING ADDITIONAL POPULATION OF VEHICLES EXPOSED TO TIME, HEAT AND CERTAIN FUELS IS CAUSING NYLON TUBING IN THE FUEL RAILS TO DEVELOP AN UNUSUAL NUMBER OF LEAKS. FAILURE OF THE FUEL RAIL TUBING CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK INTO THE ENG

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442 SMALL LEAK DETECTED, INSPECT AT FUEL FILLER NECK. *MJ

350000 EQUIPMENT

VOLUME IS ONLY CONTROLLED USING STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8 L37 ENGINE WATER PUMP COVER P/N 12571913- THERMOSTAT LOOSE. ALSO INCLUDING MODEL 2003 CADILLAC ELDORADO. *MR

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8, L37, LH2 ENGINE COOLANT OR OIL LEAK.*MR

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MULTIPLE STABILITRAK/PRECISION CONTROL CODES SUCH AS C1282, C1283, C1284, C1285, C1287, AND C1288 EXIST ON DELPHI BOSCH 5.0 OR 5.3 SYSTEMS. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR CONTINUOUSLY RUNS. *TT

138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

REVISED HVAC BLOWER MOTOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE COLD/KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO INFORM DEALERS OF ENHANCEMENTS TO CRANKCASE, OIL DISTRIBUTION PLATE AND OIL PAN SEALING BY USING RTV SEALANT. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE COLD/KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *TT

221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

FRONT HEATED SEAT INOPERATIVE / COLD. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) UPPER TRIM PANEL AND DEFROSTER GRILLE LIFTING / LOOSE / WARPING. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT

010000 STEERING

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A STEERING VIBRATION, SHUDDER OR MOAN NOISE DURING PARKING MANEUVERS. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIN FOR CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION. *SLC

015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A STEERING VIBRATION, SHUTTER OR MOAN NOISE DURING LOW SPEED TURNING PARKING MANEUVERS. *TT

010000 STEERING

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A STEERING VIBRATION, SHUDDER OR MOAN NOISE DURING LOW SPEED TURNING/PARKING MANEUVERS. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER TRIM PANEL AND THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER GRILLE APPEAR TO BE LIFTING/LOOSE/WARPING. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) UPPER TRIM PANEL AND DEFORSTER GRILLE WHICH APPEARS TO BE LIFTING / LOOSE / WARPING. *TT

142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

INFORMATION REGARDING PRODUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGN, NON-CRASH DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS. *SLC

015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A LOW SPEED POWER STEERING SHUTTER PRIMARILY DURING RIGHT TURNS THAT CAN BE FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL AND SEAT. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

THIS PRODUCT TECHNICAL INFORMATION CONCERNS AN INTERMITTENT STUMBLE OR STALL CONDITION. SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT INTERMITTENTLY THEY EXPERIENCE A STUMBLE OR STALL CONDITION WHEN COMING DOWN TO A STOP. IN MOST INSTANCES THE ENGINE

032200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON AN UNDERHOOD NOISE; TRACTION ENGAGED MASSAGE; ABS WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1225 SET. *TT

015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A LOW SPEED POWER STEERING SHUTTER PRIMARILY DURING RIGHT TURNS. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A ENGINE COLD / KNOCK / TICK NOISE. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

TRUNK MOUNTED 12 CD CHANGER EJECTS INTERMITTENTLY. YD

221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

HEATED SEATS DO NOT BECOME WARM ENOUGH. YD

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

EXPERIENCING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES. *YC

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

CONDITION ON A EVAP EMISSION ODOR AND THE MALFUNCTION INDICATIOR LAMP DISPLAYS. *YC

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VEHICLES EXHIBITING CHIRPING, TICKING, KNOCKING, OR "TRASHY" NOISES FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *YC

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

COMMENTS OF A RATTLE/LOOSE NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *YC

110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

EXCESSIVE FORCE REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE HORN WHEN COLD. *YC

220000 SEATS

FRONT SEAT BACK IS UNCOMFORTABLE, SITS TOO HIGH, OR BOTTOM CUSHION IS TOO SHORT. *YC

135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW

034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

BRAKE NOISE (GRUNT/GROAN/GRIND/CRUNCH) COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES (REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS). *TW

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FUEL TANK WILL NOT FILL TO CAPACITY/FUEL GUAGE STAYS ON FULL FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OR FLUCTUATES (REPLACE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR AND/OR FUEL TANK). *TW

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

DELAYES CONTAINING VEHICLES REMOTE FUNCTION ACTUATOR (RFA). *YC

033000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED FORCE OR ENGINE LOAD MAY AFFECT AND CAUSE VARIOUS NOISES. *YC

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

COMMENTS ABOUT FRONT DOOR AUXILIARY WHEATHER STRIP BEING LOOSE OR NOT FULLY SEATED. *YC

220000 SEATS

ADDITIONAL TRAVEL OF MEMORY SEAT WITH REAPPLICATION OF SEAT ADJUSTER SWITCH (CONDITION NORMAL). *TW

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

BUZZ OR MOAN NOISE DURING TCC APPLY (REPLACE SPACER PLATE AND UPPER CONTROL VALVE). *AK

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

BUZZ OR MOAN NOISE DURING TCC APPLY. *TW

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

BUZZ OR MOAN NOISE DURING TCC APPLY. *TW

100000 POWER TRAIN

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON AND CHUGGLE OR SURGE. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 39 (TCC STUCK OFF). *TT

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ABS LIGHT ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1226 OR UNWANTED ABS OR TCS ACTIVATION. *TT

105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

MISSING CAMSHAFT INTERMEDIATE DRIVE SHAFT PLUG - SERVICE VME. *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CADILLAC DEVILLE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000

FAILING SEAT BELT BUCKLES

ON AUGUST 17, 2004, ODI OPENED AN INVESTIGATION BASED ON TWO COMPLAINTS AND ONE INSURANCE COMPANY REPORT ALLEGING DRIVER AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT UNBUCKLING DURING CRASHES ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE SEDANS.ON OCTOBER 8, 2004, GM SUBMITTED DATA TO ODI RELATED TO THE ALLE... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995

FUEL RAIL LEAKS

ON MARCH 3, 2004, GENERAL MOTORS NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WAS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 94,000 MY 1995-97 OLDSMOBILE AURORA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES (RPO L47 - VIN8 C) TO ADDRESS CONCERNS WITH UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKAGE FROM CRACKED FUEL RAILS AND, IN SOME OF THE VEHICLES, CRACKED FUEL RETURN LI... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995

FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE

THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLIES USED IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED BY DANA.THE FUEL RAIL JUMPER TUBES WERE MADE OF MONOLAYER NYLON 12 (PA12).IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1998, THE JUMPER TUBE MATERIAL WAS CHANGED FROM PA12 TO M-BOND (A MULTI-LAYER PTFE/PA12).IN ADDITION, ALL SERVICE PARTS PRODUCED SINCE ... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1997

INADVERTENT OF SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998

INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE AIR BAG

THIS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY DUE TO A NUMBER OF ROOT CAUSED INCLUDING: ERRONEOUS ACCELERATION INPUTS OR FALSE ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT ALGORITHM DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION IN THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM); FALSE ACTIVATION RESULTING FROM AN ELECTRICAL... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

ERRATIC TURN SIGNAL OPERATION

SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1995

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

IF A 1995 CADILLAC INTERIOR IS EXPOSED TO SIGNIFICANT WATER INTRUSION, SUCH AS FROM WATER LEAKS, A WINDOW LEFT OPEN IN THE RAIN, OR DRIVING THROUGH HIGH WATER UP TO THE CARPET LEVEL, THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (SIR) SYSTEM SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) CAN BE DAMAGED.IF THIS OCCURS,... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994

DASH TRIM SEPARATION

A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF W... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

DASH TRIM PIECE SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1994

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991

FUEL LINE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990

THROTTLE LINKAGE INTERFER

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983

TRUNK FIRES

ACCORDING TO REPORTS, THE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM RESONATORS HAVE A VERY SHORTSERVICE LIFE, USUALLY RUPTURING ON THE END, VERY NEAR THE FLOOR OF THETRUNK.HOT EXHAUST GASES FROM THE BLOWN RESONATOR REPORTEDLY GET THEFLOOR OF THE TRUNK SO HOT THAT FIRES HAVE RESULTED.PROPOSED ACTION:OPEN A PRELIMINARY ANA... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1982

SIDE DOOR FIRES

SUMMARY OF MANUFACTURER INFORMATION:GM HAS DUPLICATED A FIRE USING SALTWATER ON THE DOOR SWITCHES.WATER MAY DROP FROM AN OPEN WINDOW ONTO THESWITCH PANEL ON THE DOOR ARMREST.GM REVIEWING RISK, WILL NOTIFY ODIBY LATE SEPT ON POSSIBLE FUTURE GM ACTION.ANALYSIS:SALT WATER CONTAMINATION MAY OCCUR.INCREA... Read more

CADILLAC DEVILLE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CADILLAC DEVILLE across all model years (1971, 2005).

59 Total Recalls

3,663 Total Complaints

17 Investigations

310 Reported Crashes

128 Reported Fires

29 Reported Deaths

CADILLAC DEVILLE - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2005	1	132	View
2004	1	211	View
2003	4	208	View
2002	5	237	View
2001	4	239	View
2000	5	312	View
1999	1	239	View
1998	3	310	View
1997 (current)	2	339
1996	2	281	View
1995	2	197	View
1994	0	185	View
1993	1	123	View
1992	1	183	View
1991	1	105	View
1990	2	111	View
1989	1	66	View
1988	1	41	View
1987	2	52	View
1986	3	27	View
1985	2	22	View
1984	1	6	View
1983	1	6	View
1982	2	12	View
1981	0	2	View
1979	1	1	View
1978	4	4	View
1977	2	1	View
1976	0	4	View
1974	1	2	View
1973	0	1	View
1972	2	0	View
1971	1	0	View
1964	0	1	View

Other CADILLAC Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ESCALADE	163	2,182	View
ESCALADE ESV	128	666	View
CTS	64	3,088	View
ESCALADE EXT	63	126	View
FLEETWOOD	50	265	View
SEVILLE	46	1,049	View
BROUGHAM	46	69	View
SRX	43	4,144	View

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