1998 Cadillac Deville Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 237 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 Cadillac Deville, 2% of the 237 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“While driving at normal speeds vehicle got a flat. While raising the vehicle with original jack it suddenly collapsed. There were no injuries. The jack collapsed crushing the area of the lower front fender behind the wheel. The jack collapsed immediately after putting on the spare and hand tightening the nuts. Car was in park and the emergency brake was on.”
NHTSA complaint #10115807, filed 2005-04, 48,000 miles“The ABS traction control was not working and the dealer was unable to resolve the problem. The vehicle has been in and out of this dealer repair shop for this problem since aug. 2002 and the intermittent problem with brake failures and extended braking distance keep recurring. Anntena stuck up. Power antenna assembly replaced. Oil level low and oil light is on. There was no reading on the dipstick. Had to add two quarts of oil after driving 1500 miles. Oil life indicator was reset. Piston, rod and oil rings replaced. Drivers side headlight cover fell off with bulb burnt out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10108720, filed 2005-03, 10,000 miles“The air conditioning was too cold on passsenger side - closed vents - when comfortable they were opened only to find that there was now hot air coming out. The next series of events took place in a very short amount of time. The control for the headlights was dimming to off then going on, the air conditioning stopped working, the instrument panel digital display went out leaving no indication as to speed. The passenger noticed a glow in the door panel, this glow was a fire. I pulled on to the shoulder and we got out. …”
NHTSA complaint #746283, filed 2001-06Related service bulletins
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- 10166638Sep 18, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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- 10154641Feb 15, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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- 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…
- 10138060Mar 15, 2017This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10082506Aug 26, 2016This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating…
- 10114947Dec 4, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10114924Oct 23, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 10 | 4% |
| 1996 | 7 | 3% |
| 1995 | 5 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1998 Cadillac Deville
43 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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