CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Cadillac Deville has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 237 complaints with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 1 fire, 17 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (44 reports).
1998 Cadillac Deville recalls
Most common 1998 Cadillac Deville problems
Problem areas named in the 237 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 44 |
| Air Bags | 39 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 37 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 34 |
| Electrical System | 25 |
| Visibility | 18 |
| Steering | 16 |
| Suspension | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Power Train | 8 |
What owners report
MY 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE NEEDS A VITAL PART TO IT'S ABS/TRACTION CONTROL FUNCTION. HOWEVER, GM HAS DISCONTINUED MAKING THE PART, (#19244918)WITH NO AVAILABLE SUBSTITUTE. THEREFORE, LEAVING MY CAR WITH NO ABS OR TRACTION CONTROL. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION NO LONGER ENGAGES 1ST GEAR. (A SUPPOSED SAFTEY MEASURE)WHICH IN MOST CASES, ONLY PUTS MY FAMILY'S SAFETY AT RISK. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW OR IF, GM CAN LEGALLY PUT PROFITS BEFORE SAFETY.
FUEL RAIL LINE IS MADE OF PLASTIC/NYLON AND HAS CRACKED NEAR ONE OF THE FUEL INJECTORS ON TOP OF THE ENGINE AND LEAKING FUEL ON MY MARCH 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE
TAKATA RECALL. AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON A FEW DAYS AGO. ALSO, VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND NEEDED NEW WATER PUMP SEVERAL YEARS AGO. KEEP HAVING TO REPLACE THE BATTERY. SMOKE WAS COMING UP FROM FRONT AND TURN SIGNALS DID NOT WORK. HAD TO REPLACE FALL 2016 HORN DID NOT WORK, HAD TO REPLACE PART INSIDE STEERING WHEEL. JAN 2017
TL* 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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL RAIL FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. TH VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. ....UPDATED 07/22/15 *BF UPDATED 10/11/2017*CN
1998 Cadillac Deville questions
Does the 1998 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1998 Cadillac Deville: Air Bags:Side/Window; Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Cadillac Deville?
Based on 237 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (44), Air Bags (39), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (37).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Cadillac Deville has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.