1997 Cadillac Deville Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 10%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,852miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Cadillac Deville, 10% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,852 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I backed out of my driveway and proceeded down the highway and the passenger side airbag exploded on my wife's arm. I am afraid that it will happen on the drivers side while driving. What should I do for safety sake?”
NHTSA complaint #10650750, filed 2014-10, 189,000 miles“Consumer complained about problems with traction control, ABS and console message center, indicating a problem with steering. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, who informed consumer that these problems were not covered under a recall, and any repairs would be charged to the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #10087269, filed 2004-08, 44,000 miles“[ ] I had purchased my car used. I found that there was a recall on this model. I went online and ran the vin # and confirmed that. I called the dealership and explained they looked it up and confirmed it needed to have the original plastic fuel rail replaced with a new stainless steel fuel rail. They informed me that they had to order the parts from Michigan an it would be 2 weeks for the parts to get here and then we could set up an appointment to bring the car in. …”
NHTSA complaint #11447570, filed 2022-01“I purchased a 97 Cadillac Deville in january 07. From the start it had problems. It wouldn't crank right and had various electrical problems. Tried many different solutions but none worked. Car still would not crank right. In 08, I purchased a new starter and alternator. Nothing worked. After 9 months, the alternator went out. Had to get a replacement, plus pay again for the labor because the people who did the first time would not replace it because they were under new management. So I had another place put on the new alternator. …”
NHTSA complaint #10262714, filed 2009-03“I was smelling fumes in the interior of the car. My fule line was leaking fule onto the engine manafold. I had to replace one of the fule lines to stop it. After the repair, it started again, but from a diffrent line. The shop contacted the Cadillac dealership who told him that there was a recall for the 1995 Deville's fule rail line to replace the plastic parts with metal parts. I need to know if this is a problem and recall for the 1997 model as well. I have the deeligance model.”
NHTSA complaint #10088664, filed 2004-08Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10027804Nov 1, 2008General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 34 | 36% |
| 2004 | 47 | 28% |
| 2003 | 52 | 36% |
| 2002 | 45 | 26% |
| 2001 | 45 | 26% |
| 2000 | 60 | 27% |
| 1999 | 20 | 11% |
| 1998 | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 | 28 | 10% |
| 1996 | 17 | 8% |
| 1995 | 20 | 16% |
| 1994 | 15 | 12% |
| 1993 | 11 | 12% |
| 1992 | 16 | 12% |
| 1991 | 11 | 13% |
| 1990 | 5 | 7% |
| 1989 | 5 | 10% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1997 Cadillac Deville
62 complaintsEngine cooling
47 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsExterior lighting
29 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Cadillac Deville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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