1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
310
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
13
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE
The 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE has received a total of 310 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lightingheadlights (29 complaints), Air Bagssidewindow (14 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (13 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE, potentially affecting up to 238,327 vehicles.
Recall 00V217000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 215,293 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THE SIDE IMPACT SENSOR MODULES HAVE QUALITY PROBLEMS THAT CAN CAUSE AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS. THESE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOY WITH LESS FORCE THAN A FRONTAL AIR BAG AND ARE DESIGNED TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
Consequence: HOWEVER, AN OCCUPANT CAN RECEIVE SOME INJURY FROM A DEPLOYMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT SENSING MODULES. IF THE VEHICLE HAS HAD THE SIDE AIR BAGS TEMPORARILY DISCONECTED, THE TEMPORARY DISCONNECT WILL BE REMOVED BEFORE REPLACING THE SIDE IMPACT SENSING MODULES.
View full details →Recall 97V232000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 14,423 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH HOOD HINGE PIVOT BOLTS WHICH CAN BREAK DUE TO AN IMPROPER HEAT TREAT CONDITION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 219, "WINDSHIELD ZONE INTRUSION." A BROKEN BOLT CAN CAUSE EITHER THE CORNER OF THE HOOD NEAR THE WINDSHIELD TO RAISE, OR ONE SIDE OF THE HOOD TO...
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE HOOD COULD BE PUSHED BACK THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD GLASS POSSIBLY INJURING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD HINGE PIVOT BOLTS.
View full details →Recall 97V183000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 8,611 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEARSES AND LIMOUSINES. THE CANISTER PURGE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS HARNESS ON THESE VEHICLES WAS MISROUTED.
Consequence: THE HARNESS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE LINKAGE PREVENTING RETURN TO A CLOSED THROTTLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR PROPER ROUTING OF THE HARNESS, CORRECT AS NECESSARY, AND INSTALL A PLASTIC TIE STRAP TO THE HARNESS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE
310 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
MY 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE NEEDS A VITAL PART TO IT'S ABS/TRACTION CONTROL FUNCTION. HOWEVER, GM HAS DISCONTINUED MAKING THE PART, (#19244918)WITH NO AVAILABLE SUBSTITUTE. THEREFORE, LEAVING MY CAR WITH NO ABS OR TRACTION CONTROL. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION NO LONGER ENGAGES 1ST GEAR. (A SUPPOSED SAFTEY MEASURE)WHICH IN MOST CASES, ONLY PUTS MY FAMILY'S SAFETY AT RISK. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW OR IF, GM CAN LEGALLY PUT PROFITS BEFORE SAFETY.
MY 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE NEEDS A VITAL PART TO IT'S ABS/TRACTION CONTROL FUNCTION. HOWEVER, GM HAS DISCONTINUED MAKING THE PART, (#19244918)WITH NO AVAILABLE SUBSTITUTE. THEREFORE, LEAVING MY CAR WITH NO ABS OR TRACTION CONTROL. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION NO LONGER ENGAGES 1ST GEAR. (A SUPPOSED SAFTEY MEASURE)WHICH IN MOST CASES, ONLY PUTS MY FAMILY'S SAFETY AT RISK. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW OR IF, GM CAN LEGALLY PUT PROFITS BEFORE SAFETY.
FUEL RAIL LINE IS MADE OF PLASTIC/NYLON AND HAS CRACKED NEAR ONE OF THE FUEL INJECTORS ON TOP OF THE ENGINE AND LEAKING FUEL ON MY MARCH 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE
TAKATA RECALL. AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON A FEW DAYS AGO. ALSO, VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND NEEDED NEW WATER PUMP SEVERAL YEARS AGO. KEEP HAVING TO REPLACE THE BATTERY. SMOKE WAS COMING UP FROM FRONT AND TURN SIGNALS DID NOT WORK. HAD TO REPLACE FALL 2016 HORN DID NOT WORK, HAD TO REPLACE PART INSIDE STEERING WHEEL. JAN 2017
TAKATA RECALL. AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON A FEW DAYS AGO. ALSO, VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND NEEDED NEW WATER PUMP SEVERAL YEARS AGO. KEEP HAVING TO REPLACE THE BATTERY. SMOKE WAS COMING UP FROM FRONT AND TURN SIGNALS DID NOT WORK. HAD TO REPLACE FALL 2016 HORN DID NOT WORK, HAD TO REPLACE PART INSIDE STEERING WHEEL. JAN 2017
Safety Rating for the 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE
General Motors, LLC has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
3951 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KNOCKIG NOISES OR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. VEHICLES WITH LD8 OR L37 4.6L V8 ENGINES. *KB
3001 — EQUIPMENT
VOLUME IS ONLY CONTROLLED USING STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. *TT
01396 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR CONTINUOUSLY RUNS. *TT
070202 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A STEERING VIBRATION, SHUTTER OR MOAN NOISE DURING LOW SPEED TURNING PARKING MANEUVERS. *TT
100401 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A LOW SPEED POWER STEERING SHUTTER PRIMARILY DURING RIGHT TURNS THAT CAN BE FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL AND SEAT. *TT
00066 — AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING RECALL CAMPAIGN 00066 - INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG. *TT
300800 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A LOW SPEED POWER STEERING SHUTTER PRIMARILY DURING RIGHT TURNS. *TT
98876524 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING ON- BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. *YC
838206A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WHEN OPENING A DOOR IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS, IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT LOCKED AND THE RKE TRANSMITTER OR KEY CYLINDER IS NOT ACTIVATED PRIOR TO OPENING THE DOOR. *TT
98838310 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATES BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY WHEN TANK IS FULL. *YC
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC DEVILLE
- 1993 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 123 complaints
- 1994 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 185 complaints
- 1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 197 complaints
- 1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 281 complaints
- 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 339 complaints
- 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE (current)
- 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 239 complaints
- 2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 312 complaints
- 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 239 complaints
- 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 237 complaints
- 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 208 complaints
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- CADILLAC CTS — 3,088 total complaints
- CADILLAC ESCALADE — 2,120 total complaints
- CADILLAC SEVILLE — 1,049 total complaints
- CADILLAC CATERA — 826 total complaints
- CADILLAC DTS — 725 total complaints
- CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — 633 total complaints
- CADILLAC STS — 609 total complaints