1998 Cadillac Deville electrical system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Cadillac Deville — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: while driving down the road there was an oil leak and vehicle lost about 7 quarts of oil. This got all over the motor, muffler, and the road. There was a strong burning smell, but did not catch on fire. Mechanic told consumer that was the oil pressure sensor. Has not yet been repaired, but the…”
filed May 24, 2005
“The abs traction control was not working and the dealer was unable to resolve the problem. The vehicle has been in and out of this dealer repair shop for this problem since aug. 2002 and the intermittent problem with brake failures and extended braking distance keep recurring. *jb anntena stuck up…”
filed Jan 24, 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…
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% |
| 1997 Deville | 28 | 10% |
| 1996 Deville | 17 | 8% |
| 1995 Deville | 20 | 16% |
| 1994 Deville | 15 | 12% |
| 1993 Deville | 11 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.