Gasoline Engine problems of the 1997 Cadillac Deville

Eight problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1997 Cadillac Deville. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2001

This condition appears to be the same as listed in service bulletin 150201. No safety defect listed.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2000

I have constantly had problems with my 97 Deville. I have reported it both to Cadillac of memphis and bud davis Cadillac that is located at 5433 poplar avenue, memphis tenn. 38119. Their telephone number is 901-761-1900. No safety defect listed.

3 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2000

Vehicle experiencing problem with engine burning upto a 1 1/2 quarts of oil every 3,000 miles. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that this was normal. Can NHTSA provide some help in this matter.

4 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 11/26/1999

I was travelling at 80 mph in the far left lane when the vehicle lost power- the gas indicator indicated that I had 5 gallons of gas left and could go 110 + miles. Yet when I finally got the car to the side of the road and tried to start it again, it indicated empty. This is the fourth time this has happened. Dealer says he can't find anything wrong.

5 Gasoline Engine problem

Vehicle is using oil. Started after about 45,000 miles which was reported to automobile dealer with no solution. Just want to check if others are having same problem.

6 Gasoline Engine problem

Vehicle consumes a quart of oil every thousand miles. Dealer has been notified.

7 Gasoline Engine problem

While driving at any rate of speed and without warning vehicle completely shut down. Dealer cannot identify problem. Please give any further details.

8 Gasoline Engine problem

Vehicle uses a quart of oil every thousand miles. The dealer has been notified.




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