1997 Cadillac Deville Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 8%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Cadillac Deville, 8% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,250 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“For over a year I have had a warning light indicating ABS brakes and traction control problems, service steering system and service engine. They have not been able to fix it. I found a recall from 1997# 04v110000 where 156,000 1997 Cadillac devilles were affected. Cadillac customer service said my VIN was not included. Today that recall complaint was no longer showing on the NHTSA site. I've had some braking problems and was told by the dealer my brakes are fine. Steve, the service manager said I no longer had warranty and acted unconcerned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10202281, filed 2007-09, 54,500 miles“While making a left hand turn, the steering wheel locked up. The driver managed to pull over, although with some difficulty. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The consumer was informed by the mechanic that the cause of the steering wheel locking up was due to the rack and pinion. The rack and pinion was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10041884, filed 2003-11, 45,000 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“Making a left hand turn, without warning the power steering failed. It took a extreme amount of physical effort to complete the turn and clear on coming traffic. Before this event there was no indication of a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10129338, filed 2005-07, 123,600 miles“Backing out of parking space vehicle would not straighten out or turn to left. Dealer replaced power steering pump, but problem continued. The, dealer replaced rack and pinion, and problem disappeared.”
NHTSA complaint #10009794, filed 2003-03, 82,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 29 | 31% |
| 2004 | 36 | 22% |
| 2003 | 12 | 8% |
| 2002 | 18 | 10% |
| 2001 | 18 | 10% |
| 2000 | 25 | 11% |
| 1999 | 13 | 7% |
| 1998 | 15 | 6% |
| 1997 | 22 | 8% |
| 1996 | 43 | 20% |
| 1995 | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 7 | 25% |
| 1987 | 6 | 15% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 5 | 26% |
Other parts of the 1997 Cadillac Deville
62 complaintsEngine cooling
47 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsExterior lighting
29 complaintsElectrical system
28 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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