1997 Cadillac Deville Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Deville years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 269 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Cadillac Deville. That is the most of any Deville model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (55 complaints, 20%), typically at around 76,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 8 fires, 6 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 269owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Cadillac Deville problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 55 | 20% | 76,000 | “traction control” (20%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 47 | 17% | 104,450 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 34 | 13% | 80,713 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 29 | 11% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 28 | 10% | 80,852 | — | — |
| Steering | 22 | 8% | 68,250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 4% | 38,528 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 4% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 10 | 4% | 69,375 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 4% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 8 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 2% | 189,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 2% | 141,245 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 1% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Cadillac Deville recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: 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.
Risk: This condition can result in an increase in vehicle stopping distance increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel rail leaks (EA04003) — opened Feb 3, 2004, closed Apr 23, 2004, led to recall 04V110000.
- Fuel rail leakage (PE03050) — opened Oct 30, 2003, closed Feb 3, 2004.
- Power rack and pinion steering failure (RQ03001) — opened Jan 2, 2003, closed Sep 15, 2003.
- Inadvertent of side impact air bag (EA00004) — opened Feb 15, 2000, closed Sep 28, 2000, led to recall 00V217000.
- Erratic turn signal operation (PE98005) — opened Feb 6, 1998, closed Aug 27, 1998.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
[Â ] 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…
Doggie dieoblo
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…
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.
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…
Other Cadillac Deville years
← 1996 Deville · 1998 Deville →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Deville | 95 | 1 |
| 2004 Deville | 167 | 1 |
| 2003 Deville | 145 | 4 |
| 2002 Deville | 176 | 5 |
| 2001 Deville | 175 | 4 |
| 2000 Deville | 225 | 5 |
| 1999 Deville | 187 | 1 |
| 1998 Deville | 237 | 3 |
| 1997 | 269 | 2 |
| 1996 Deville | 218 | 2 |
| 1995 Deville | 129 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Cadillac Deville?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 55 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Cadillac Deville?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Cadillac Deville a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Deville model years, the 1997 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.