NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Cadillac Deville Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 1997 Cadillac Deville has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 269 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Cadillac dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Cadillac Deville, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1997 Cadillac Deville owner complaints
Owners have filed 269 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Cadillac Deville, describing incidents dated January 1, 1997 to November 25, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 57 complaints
- Engine 47 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 39 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 29 complaints
- Electrical System 25 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints
Of the 269 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 269 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11447570 · Filed
[ ] 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…
ODI #11082303 · Filed
DOGGIE DIEOBLO
ODI #10822794 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1997 Cadillac Deville in 5 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA04-003: FUEL RAIL LEAKS
Closed April 23, 2004
- Preliminary Evaluation PE03-050: FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE
Closed February 3, 2004
- Recall Query RQ03-001: POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE
Closed September 15, 2003
- Engineering Analysis EA00-004: INADVERTENT OF SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG
Closed September 28, 2000
- Preliminary Evaluation PE98-005: ERRATIC TURN SIGNAL OPERATION
Closed August 27, 1998
GM/FUEL RAIL TUBING
NHTSA #04V110000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported March 4, 2004 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 483,477 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 04014 · Owners notified June 2, 2004 · Vehicles built March 1, 1996 – June 30, 1997 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
GM RECALL NO. 04014.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
GM/ABS
NHTSA #97V064000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · NHTSA notice
Reported April 28, 1997 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 156,910 vehicles
Owners notified May 28, 1997 · Vehicles built April 1, 1996 – April 15, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEING DURING MAY 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300 OR CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Other Cadillac Deville model years
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