1997 Cadillac Deville electrical system problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Cadillac Deville — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“[ ] 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…”
filed Jan 15, 2022
“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.”
filed Nov 24, 2015
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…
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% |
| 1996 Deville | 17 | 8% |
| 1995 Deville | 20 | 16% |
| 1994 Deville | 15 | 12% |
| 1993 Deville | 11 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.