1996 Cadillac Deville electrical system problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Cadillac Deville — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Despite two trips to the cadillac dealer, the "check engine light" keeps coming on, particularly during extend periods of driving. *jb”
filed Apr 19, 2007
“Dt: while driving caller tries to slow down and without warning the brakes lose power. While at the stop light it accelerates, and she has to fight the car to keep it stopped. While in park it races at 2125 rpms. Had car to dealer 4 times for same problem. Dealer said it was a chip in computer. Car…”
filed Jun 9, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This 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…
PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017This 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…
PIP4723B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Deville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Deville | 34 | 36% |
| 2004 Deville | 47 | 28% |
| 2003 Deville | 51 | 35% |
| 2002 Deville | 45 | 26% |
| 2001 Deville | 45 | 26% |
| 2000 Deville | 60 | 27% |
| 1999 Deville | 20 | 11% |
| 1998 Deville | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 Deville | 28 | 10% |
| 1995 Deville | 20 | 16% |
| 1994 Deville | 15 | 12% |
| 1993 Deville | 11 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Cadillac Deville
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.