1996 Cadillac Deville engine problems

Filed Oct 15, 2012 · Engine · 74,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle began to run hot as soon as the engine was started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where he was informed that the engine block was cracked. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would repair the vehicle at their cost and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer. The dealer stated to the contact that the manufacturer advised them not to make any repairs to the vehicle. A letter was written to the chief executive officer who responded that they would not assist in the repair of the vehicle. The failure and current mileage was 74,000.

Filed Apr 15, 2011 · Engine · 17,000 miles · PA

My father purchased a 1996 sedan deville brand new. He passed away in april 1998. My mother drove the car until this year. She gave me the car. The car has approx 17,000 miles. I just found out the car has a blown rear head gasket. I realize the car is 15 yrs old but I feel this should not have happened with such low mileage. The car was never abused and still smells new inside. Do I have any recourse with gm?

Filed Dec 6, 2008 · Engine · 70,000 miles · IL

Front wheels passed through a puddle and water splashed into engine compartment while I attempted to make a turn. There was a complete loss of power steering and the turn could not be completed. The effect was momentary but scared me quite a bit. This has happened three times on different rainy days with the car.

Filed Nov 25, 2008 · Engine · NY

Any time the vehicle is driven more than 2 hours, the vehicle overheats, and causes the "check engine light to come on. The vehicle has been brought to the dealer numerous times, and he is unable to repair to our satisfaction. This has occurred many, many times without resolution.

Filed Jan 21, 2008 · Engine, Steering · FL

Car loses power completely and cuts off. There is no electric or engine available and the car must be restarted in order to proceed in traffic. This failure usually occurs at low rates (20-35mph) of speed but especially when turning corners. Power steering is diminished due to power failure.

Filed Jan 24, 2007 · Acceleration, Engine · 100,165 miles · FL

Very dangerous situation occurred while driving on city roads where posted speeds are 35-45 MPH. The car just started to speed up on its own and I could not get the engine to slow down. The only way I could avoid a traffic accident was to ride the brakes continuously. By the time I got home the brakes were smoking and extremely overheated. I almost could not stop with the engine racing and the brakes worn out. I had to shut the engine down while still in drive, almost running into the wall of my house. I am 70 years old and was very scared. On edmunds .com there are three other reported instances of the same thing happening with the same make and model. My car is undriveable and I will have to get it towed from my house to the dealer for it to be checked out, please follow up on this as it is a very dangerous condition. I was very close to having an accident.

Filed Jan 15, 2007 · Engine · MD

Bought vehicle used from auto dealership. From day one smelled oil from under hood, smelled engine coolant leak. Having to constantly refill coolant level. And coolant mixed on with engine oil. Dealer "could not find problem after three attempts. Later, 3 other repair shops all diagnosed blown head gasket. Estimated cost of repairs ranged from $2800.00 to $5200.00.

Filed Jul 27, 2005 · Engine · 62,545 miles · PA

1996 cadillac deville had a cracked head gasket.***no answer required***. *mr the cracked gasket caused coolant to leak from the vehicle.

Filed Feb 4, 2005 · Engine · 85,575 miles · KS

Loss of engine coolant on my 1996 cadillac deville. Took car into dealer and they diagnosed blown head gaskets. Repair called for engine removal and cost approx. $3400. I have heard of a number of other gm northstar engines having this same type of failure. My car has been dealer maintained since new and with only 85,000 miles on this car and the number of other similar failures reported, I consider this a manufacturers design fault.

Filed Dec 28, 2004 · Engine · 80,000 miles · WI

While driving, the RPM raced to 50-60 MPH. The consumer managed to get control of the vehicle. Pease provide more information.