1998 Cadillac Deville Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 7%of 237 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Cadillac Deville, 7% of the 237 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The consumer stated while having the fuel injector repaired, the independent repair shop personnel said the fuel rail would need to be removed in order to repair the fuel injector. Due to the fuel rail being made of plastic, there was a chance the fuel rail would break and have to be replaced. The dealership informed the serviceman the fuel rail was now being made of metal because the plastic was too weak.”
NHTSA complaint #10147956, filed 2006-01, 173,000 miles“1.strong smell of gas when stopped at a red light or stop sign 2. Found to be a fuel rail leak between the no.3 and no.5 injector. Raw fuel leaking up under the hood could be ignited if there is an ignition source. (such as a back fire, leaking spark plug wire) 3. Replace fuel rail.”
NHTSA complaint #10086409, filed 2004-08, 130,000 miles“(1) noticed smell of gasoline under hood, saw standing gas on engine; (2) fuel rail cracked, resulted in large gas leak onto engine block; (3) fuel rail replaced, old part not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10113856, filed 2005-03, 101,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the fuel rail into the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10641665, filed 2014-10, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician inspected the vehicle and found two pin size hole on the plastic fuel line. As a result, the fuel lines would need to be replaced with metal lines. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,211.”
NHTSA complaint #10731425, filed 2015-07, 74,211 milesRelated 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 1998 Cadillac Deville
43 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Cadillac Deville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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