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1997 Cadillac Deville
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 269
- Received Feb 1997 to Jan 2022
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Headlights dim or fail at night25 complaints · 9.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline20 complaints · 7.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines13 complaints · 4.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #04V110000Some 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.
- Recall #97V064000The 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 4 crashes, 8 fires, 6 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
- Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines
- Front brake rotors warp and wear early
- Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up
1 more problem
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
- Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly
- Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed
- Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 269 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 25 | 9.3% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 20 | 7.4% | – | NHTSA recall #04V110000 |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 13 | 4.8% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 12 | 4.5% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 10 | 3.7% | – | NHTSA recall #97V064000 |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 10 | 3.7% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 9 | 3.4% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 8 | 3.0% | – | |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 8 | 3.0% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 7 | 2.6% | – | |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 7 | 2.6% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 6 | 2.2% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 6 | 2.2% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 5 | 1.9% | – | |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 5 | 1.9% | – | |
| Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly | 5 | 1.9% | – | |
| Air conditioner blows hot air or fails | 5 | 1.9% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 5 | 1.9% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 4 | 1.5% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 4 | 1.5% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #04V110000March 4, 2004483,477 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
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 aurora were sent letters on august 6, 2004. Additional letters to owners will be forthcoming. Owners should contact Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
NHTSA recall #97V064000April 28, 1997156,910 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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.
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1997 Cadillac Deville.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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