1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE Fuel System Gasoline Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Fuel System Gasoline Issues in the 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE
5 fuel system gasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Fuel System Gasoline Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, GASOLINE FUEL FUMES EMITTED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THAT THERE A HALF OF TANK OF GAS WAS IN THE TANK, WHEN THE TANK WAS NEARLY EMPTY. THE VEHICLE HAS GONE EMPTY ON FUEL ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114.000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, BEGAN TO SMELL GASOLINE, SO I DID STOP IN A GAS STATION, OPEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT(THE HOOD) AND NOTICED A BIG GAS LEAK ON THE GASOLINE RAIL CLOSE TO THE CARBURETOR OR FUEL BURNER, SO I DECIDED TO STOP THERE AND HAVE TOWED THE VEHICLE TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS...THE MECHANIC CHARGED ME 560.00 TO CHANGE THE COMPLETE RAIL FOR A METAL ONE WITH THE GUARANTEE THAT THIS ONE WILL NOT HAPPEN THE SAME THING, BECAUSE IS A METAL ONE NOT A PLASTIC ONE THAT THE CAR HAVE ORIGINALLY INSTALLED... WHEN I SAW THIS RECALL , I ASK MYSELF WHO IS GOING TO PAY NOW FOR THIS ?????!!!!!!! *TR
GM CADILLAC RECALL #38145 MY GM SERVICE REQUEST NUMBER [XXX] GM REFUSES TO REIMBURSE FOR AN EMERGENCY REPAIR. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
I HAVE A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. DURING HOT WEATHER AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN LONG ENOUGH TO REACH OPERATING TEMP AND THEN SHUT OFF, RAW GASOLINE FLOWS OUT OF THE CHARCOAL FILTER VENT (MOUNTED ABOVE THE REAR AXLE) AND ONTO THE GROUND AND SATURATES AN AREA OF 8-10 FEET IN DIAMETER UNDER THE CAR. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND TO DATE 2 OXYGEN SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, THE MAP SENSOR, THE PURGE VALVE SOLENOID, THE PURGE VALVE SWITCH, AND THE CHARCOAL FILTER HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACED. NONE OF WHICH HAS SOLVED THE PROBLEM. NO ONE AT THE DEALER(S) I'VE CONTACTED SEEM TO KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT WHAT COMPONENTS INSIDE THE FUEL TANK OR FUEL SYSTEM COULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE OR HEAT IN THE FUEL TANK CAUSING IT TO BE PUMPED OR VENTED OUT THROUGH THE CHARCOAL FILTER AND ON TO THE GROUND. WHEN THIS OCCURS, IT IS...
WHILE DRIVING THE GAS INDICATOR FAILED. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF GAS WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *NM
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Exterior Lightingheadlights
20 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
16 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Electrical System
11 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
8 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
6 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
6 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
4 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint