Table 1 shows one common structure related problems of the 1998 Cadillac Fleetwood.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Underbody Shield problems |
While driving the frame which contains the rack & pinion assembly broke. The metal of the frame failed and cause the rack & pinion unit to become loose causing a loss of steering. If this has happened at a higher speed it would have been fatal. This unit is used on all Cadillac devilles.