1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE Electrical System Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE
7 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
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
THE ABS TRACTION CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THIS DEALER REPAIR SHOP FOR THIS PROBLEM SINCE AUG. 2002 AND THE INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH BRAKE FAILURES AND EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCE KEEP RECURRING. *JB ANNTENA STUCK UP. POWER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY REPLACED. OIL LEVEL LOW AND OIL LIGHT IS ON. THERE WAS NO READING ON THE DIPSTICK. HAD TO ADD TWO QUARTS OF OIL AFTER DRIVING 1500 MILES. OIL LIFE INDICATOR WAS RESET. PISTON, ROD AND OIL RINGS REPLACED. DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF WITH BULB BURNT OUT. HEADLAMP HOUSING ASSEMBLY REPLACED. CONSUMER WENT TO START VEHICLE AND IT WOULDN'T START. BATTERY REPLACED. CATALYTIC CONVERTER RATTLING. DRIVERS SIDE HEATED SEAT/SWITCH INOPERATIVE. WHILE GIVING GAS HESITATES; STRUGGLES UP A HILL. SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACED. NOTIFICATION BY POSTCARD. ORDERED PARTS. DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WON'T GO UP. REPLACED LEFT...
IN 2001, THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT LENS ON MY 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE FELL OFF. THE DEALER, HERITAGE CADILLAC, REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AT NO COST, SINCE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. ON 11/6/04, THE LEFT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FELL OFF. I HAVE NOT YET DISCUSSED THE PROBLEM WITH THE DEALER. *AK
WHEN THE TRACTION LIGHT FLICKERED ON/OFF. THE CRUISE CONTROL AND BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED. WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *JB
IN APRIL 2001, AT 37,000 MILES, AIR CONDITION/HEAT FAN MOTOR FAILED AND WAS REPLACED (UNDER WARRANTY) BY A DEALER. AGAIN IN APRIL, 2003, AT 53,300 MILES, LOCAL DEALER SAYS MOTOR IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS TO REPLACED AT COST OF $420. ATTITUDE OF DEALER AND CADILLAC CUSTOMER SERVICE IS THAT "STUFF HAPPENS". MY BELIEF IS THIS FAILURE RATE INDICATES PROBLEM WITH QUALITY OF FAN MOTOR OR PROBLEM WITH MOTOR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT. *JB
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SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSING BLOWN FUSES. YH
#608656
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SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSING BLOWN FUSES. YH
Other 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE Problem Areas
Exterior Lightingheadlights
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Air Bagssidewindow
14 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Air Bags
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
6 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint