Three problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1998 Cadillac Deville. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Engine started "knocking" slightly, at cold startup, at appr. 39000 mileage. Now sound has increased in volume and can be heard when cold or hot, idling and/or driving. I will take car to memphis Cadillac. Note: I had same problem with new 1994 chev. Full size conv. Van. Returned van to dealer after 9 months ownership & 18 times to a dealers shop. Was diagnosed as loose rod bearings.
Engine nocks and misfires when cold.
1. Gear shift had too much play when going from park to drive (dealer-no problem found) 2. Rear rotors replaced because dealer found them warped at 2221 miles 3. Running rough and rotten smell (dealer found no problem) 4. Wipers went out on 2/26/99, dealer had to order part so drove til 3/2/99 without wipers. Upon returning to dealer entire dashboard had gone out. They kept the car until 3/5, again went to dealer on 3/26 for wipers not working, still had to order more parts, returned on 4/6 to get replaced again. So I was from 2/26/99 to 4/6/99 without windshield wipers. 5. Complained of noise when turning right, they found no problem, I also complained of rough ride, they replace bushings and lubed bar - felt better for a day, but rough ride returned after that. I feel they have had my car more than I have. I currently have 5225 miles on a 13 month old Cadillac, thus is outragious. Thank you.