NHTSA Complaint #10122024 — 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10122024
Vehicle	1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 16, 2005
Date Filed	May 24, 2005
Mileage	47,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MD

Consumer Description

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 WHOLE ENGINE WILL NEED REPLACEMENT. FOR NEW ENGINE AND CLEAN UP IT WOULD COST $8,400.00 . *AK

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