1997 Cadillac Deville Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 15%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Cadillac Deville, 15% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The passenger compartment, began to smell gasoline, so I did stop in a gas station, open the engine compartment(the hood) and noticed a big gas leak on the gasoline rail close to the carburetor or fuel burner, so I decided to stop there and have towed the vehicle to san antonio, texas...the mechanic charged me 560.00 to change the complete rail for a metal one with the guarantee that this one will not happen the same thing, because is a metal one not a plastic one that the car have originally installed... When I saw this recall , I ask myself who is going to pay now for this ?????!!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10350165, filed 2010-08, 97,500 miles“While driving at an undetermined speed vehicle stalled, making it difficult for the driver to pull out of traffic. Consumed smelled gas and noticed the vehicle consumed 12 gallons instead of 4. Service center wouldn't start or move vehicle once they discovered gas stray emanating from motor. They stated consumer was lucky vehicle didn't catch fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10046448, filed 2003-12, 144,000 miles“Fuel was leaking because the fuel injectors ruptured. Dealer notified. The consumer filled the gas tank and reset the computerized gauge to 0 miles per gallon and 0 gallons used, and had driven approximately one mile. The next day after driving two miles to the store, he noticed liquid pouring out from the front of the engine. . The fuel rail assembly line failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10024118, filed 2003-07, 82,000 miles“When starting the vehicle the consumer smelled gas which had come from the engine. The consumer stated the fuel rail leaked and dumped fuel on the engine. The consumer contacted a number of dealers and found many had back-order on the fuel rail. Cadillac was aware of the problem. (94-97's had experienced the same problem)”
NHTSA complaint #10034156, filed 2003-09, 62,000 miles“Very strong gasoline smell everytime time you get out of the car or just walk by the car. No gas on ground leakage of gasoline will certainly start a fire independent garage found the filler pipe corroded and leaking. Garage replaced filler pipe. Old pipe not available”
NHTSA complaint #10072726, filed 2004-05, 52,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V110000Mar 4, 2004Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack…Covers: Cadillac Deville 1995–1997, Oldsmobile Aurora 1995–1997, Cadillac Seville 1995–1997 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This 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…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 6% |
| 2002 | 11 | 6% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 7% |
| 1997 | 40 | 15% |
| 1996 | 35 | 16% |
| 1995 | 37 | 29% |
| 1994 | 17 | 13% |
| 1993 | 6 | 7% |
| 1992 | 30 | 22% |
| 1991 | 11 | 13% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 3 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1997 Cadillac Deville
62 complaintsEngine cooling
47 complaintsExterior lighting
29 complaintsElectrical system
28 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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