1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Issues in the 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE
8 engine and engine coolingcooling system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Complaints
I HAVE A 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE THAT I AM PUTTING THE 3RD ENGINE INTO THE CAR DUE TO A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. MY PARENTS HAVE THE SAME CAR WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE READ CLASSIFIEDS THAT CITIZENS WHO OWN THE SAME CAR ARE FORCED TO GIVE THE CAR AWAY BECAUSE OF THIS HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. ANYONE WHO CAN SERVICE THIS CAR (INCLUDING A CADILLAC DEALERSHIP) HAS ADMITTED THAT IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR, AND THAT THERE IS NO FINANCIALLY REASONABLE REPAIR, AND REPLACING THE ENGINE IS USUALLY THE ONLY RECOMMENDATION. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT CADILLAC RECOGNIZED THIS PROBLEM, AND MADE A CORRECTION TO THESE NORTH STAR ENGINES IN THE YEAR 2000. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A CADILLAC BLUNDER THAT IS PROVEN COSTLY, BUT THE COST IS ONLY BEING ABSORBED BY THE CUSTOMER. I AM ALL FOR BEING ACCOUNTABLE, BUT HAVING THE CHOICES OF PUTTING A 3RD...
ATTENTION: MS. DENISE [email protected] AFTER REVIEWING THE INFORMATION SERVICE BULLETIN SENT TO ME I AM UNDER MORE CONVINCED THAT THIS ENGINE IS DEFECTIVE. I HAVE HAD ENGINE COOLING ALSO HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION EVERY SINCE 57.000 MILES,I MENTION IT TO THE SERVICE ADVISOR AND NO ONE EVER TOLD ABOUT THESE BULLETINS NO ONE MENTION THAT THEIR WAS A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE OR TELL ME ABOUT THE , FWD RTV SEALANT PROCEDURE WITH CURRENT OIL DISTRIBUTION PLATE OR THE RUSTED HEATER PIPES THAT GO THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK THAT CARRIES THE COOLANT. ALSO LEAKS IN THE CAR CAUSING FUMES WHICH ARE TOXIC. I MUST HAVE 20- 1 GALLON ANTI- FREEZE BOTTLES IN MY GARAGE. I CARRY AT LEAST 6 QUARTS MOTOR OIL WITH ME, THE OVER 75,000 MILE OIL. I USE MORE OIL AND ANTI- FREEZE THAN GAS.2006 CONSUMER ACTION HANDBOOK STATES AND I QUOTE" SOMETIMES A MANUFACTURER MAKES A DESIGN OR...
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MOTOR OVERHEATED CAUSING A STALL..WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THE HEAD BOLTS STRIP OUT OF ALL NORTHSTAR MOTORS..COST OF REPAIR IS APROX. $3000.00..CALLED GM ASSIST HOTLINE AND TOLD THEY WILL OFFER NO HELP
VEHICLE OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
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CONSUMER STATED THAT, DURING BATTERY REPLACEMENT DEALER FOUND WATER PUMP LEAKING AND REPLACED WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT AND BY PASS HOSE. *YD
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CONSUMER STATED THAT, DURING BATTERY REPLACEMENT DEALER FOUND WATER PUMP LEAKING AND REPLACED WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT AND BY PASS HOSE. *YD
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ENGINE OIL COOLER LEAKED. YH
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OIL COOLING LINE.
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Air Bagssidewindow
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Air Bags
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Electrical System
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Exterior Lighting
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Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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Steering
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Suspension
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Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
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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
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Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
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Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
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Wheelsrim
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