1999 Cadillac Deville Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,706miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Cadillac Deville, 4% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,706 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.
“The contact stated there was a strong odor of gasoline present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was seen by a dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined there was a leak from the fuel rail which was leaking onto the motor. The dealer replaced the fuel rails. There is a NHTSA recall, #04v110000, regarding the fuel system. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 5/4/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10155663, filed 2006-04, 94,000 miles“Fuel tank had a hole which caused a fuel leak which leaked about 3 gallons of fuel onto the ground, and could have caused a fire. The hole was painted over with black paint which seemed the manufacturer or dealer was covering up the hole. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #853437, filed 1999-11“The consumer states that the engine starts hard, more after sitting for a few minutes. (smells like fuel) the mechanic checked and found the fuel pressure regulator leaking/replaced the fuel pressure regulator.”
NHTSA complaint #567637, filed 2002-09“While driving at any speed the vehicle will shut down without prior warning. Dealer installed a black box, and the consumer stated that in cold weather can't put gas into the gas tank due to the cover and cap freezing up. Also, windshield wipers don't work. The button for the high and low works but nothing else. When vehicle stalls all electrical power is lost including brakes and steering. Vehicle is back in shop, and the dealer can't determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #833736, filed 1999-01“First problem was the battery short on 5-26-99, then on 6-15-99 air bag light came on, stating to service air bag. Vehicle was taken to dealer and I was advised that there was no problem with airbag system. On 7-7-99, air bag light came on again. Vehicle taken to dealer and again advised that nothing was wrong,l just a faulty light. They also stated that the air bag would never deloy unlesss there was an accident. On 7-29-00 while stopped at a red light. Airbag service light came on, and air bagsdeloyed immediately on drivers side door. Vehicle taken to dealer and left for 27 days. …”
NHTSA complaint #720877, filed 2000-04Related 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 1999 Cadillac Deville
49 complaintsEngine cooling
47 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology