NHTSA Complaint #10237692 — 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10237692 |
| Vehicle | 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 161,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NC |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START UP AFTER THE KEY IS TURNED IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT MAKES AT LEAST FIVE ATTEMPTS TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY STARTS, THE MUFFLER PRODUCES A LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE AND THE ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC A FEW TIMES AND THE STARTER AND ALTERNATOR HAVE BEEN REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 182,895 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,000.
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