1997 Cadillac Deville Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,528miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Cadillac Deville, 4% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,528 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1997 Cadillac Deville experiencing multiple transmission failures.***no answer required***. The consumer was told the problem was the torque converter and a faulty bearing in the transmission which was replaced, however in june 2003 the transmission was replaced again. The transmission has been replaced two times.”
NHTSA complaint #10119197, filed 2005-03, 48,056 miles“High oil consumption, was told by service man that all Cadillac's have very thin rings and general motors is working on a new one. But they won't do anything about the ones already out.”
NHTSA complaint #10030709, filed 2003-08, 29,000 miles“Intermittently while driving vehicle stalls. This may cause a very serious crash, which can lead to death. Dealer and the manufacturer have been notified. Vehicle has been seen by the dealership 4 times. But, problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #864387, filed 2000-06“Abs brakes failed,causing vehicle to vibrate prior to recall. Also resurfaced front brake rotors. In addition, when driving traction control light came on. Vehicle has been in 4 times for brake repairs since february, 1997. (97v-064).”
NHTSA complaint #811074, filed 1997-05Related service bulletins
- 10019202Feb 17, 2006Missing camshaft intermediate drive shaft plug - service vme.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 | 14 | 10% |
| 2002 | 15 | 9% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 4% |
| 1996 | 11 | 5% |
| 1995 | 11 | 9% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1993 | 18 | 20% |
| 1992 | 10 | 7% |
| 1991 | 7 | 8% |
| 1990 | 6 | 8% |
| 1989 | 4 | 8% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1986 | 3 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1997 Cadillac Deville
62 complaintsEngine cooling
47 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsExterior lighting
29 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsSteering
22 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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