1997 Cadillac Deville engine and engine cooling problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Cadillac Deville — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, he smelled a burning odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the oil pan seal was leaking oil. As a result, the oil was leaking onto the engine manifold…”
filed Apr 6, 2012
“Upon starting the car first thing in the morning, the engine backfired through the induction system starting an engine fire. By the time the fire was extinguished it had caused enough damage that the car had to be junked. *kb”
filed Jul 18, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Deville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Deville | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 Deville | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 Deville | 10 | 7% |
| 2002 Deville | 24 | 14% |
| 2001 Deville | 38 | 22% |
| 2000 Deville | 52 | 23% |
| 1999 Deville | 47 | 25% |
| 1998 Deville | 33 | 14% |
| 1996 Deville | 40 | 18% |
| 1995 Deville | 18 | 14% |
| 1994 Deville | 34 | 27% |
| 1993 Deville | 8 | 9% |
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.