Five problems related to battery have been reported for the 1997 Cadillac Deville. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Battery terminal is dislodged from battery case and acid dripped out of it. Consumer lost all power. Dealer has been contacted. Battery was delco.
The battery eroded due to battery acid eating through the terminal connection bolt, the positive terminal broke free of the battery causing the battery to disconnect from the electrical system, the battery is located close to the engine which causes the battery to be subject to extreme heat.
Battery leaked.
Battery cracked and was leaking.
Battery wouldn't hold charge. Yh.