Model year record

1997 Cadillac Deville

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 339 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V110000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
483,477
Reported to NHTSA
2004-03-04
Owners notified
2004-06-02

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 RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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 AURORA WERE SENT LETTERS ON AUGUST 6, 2004. ADDITIONAL LETTERS TO OWNERS WILL BE FORTHCOMING. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V064000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
156,910
Reported to NHTSA
1997-04-28
Owners notified
1997-05-28

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2463,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights2087,315 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1680,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline15
Engine and engine cooling13100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1373,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor13
Electrical system1171,704 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery10
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components8
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner792,000 mi
Steering782,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings671,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)6
Service brakes675,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings689,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline597,500 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump582,000 mi
Suspension: front576,000 mi
Unknown or other5189,000 mi
Air bags4189,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system4138,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift446,750 mi
Seats4
Service brakes, hydraulic440,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads4
Steering: hydraulic power assist system4
Steering: rack and pinion445,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system4
Air bags: frontal347,593 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3108,900 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices365,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery390,204 mi
Fuel system, other3
Interior lighting3
Power train: automatic transmission348,056 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)354,500 mi
Suspension3
Tires342,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module292,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe285,480 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights2
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2
Fuel/propulsion system297,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly267,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint2
Seats: front assembly: power adjust2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light254,500 mi
Traction control system255,000 mi
Vehicle speed control2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine187,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Equipment: electrical1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap152,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train129,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Structure: body: bumpers1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Structure: frame and members1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1141,245 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Wheels142,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1996 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.