1997 Cadillac Deville: excessive oil consumption

6 of the 269 complaints about the 1997 Cadillac Deville describe excessive oil consumption.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 15 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Excessive oil consumption by model year

2002
2
2001
4
2000
3
1999
4
1998
2
1997
6
1995
1
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Engine · 120,000 miles · GA

Vehicle burns oil excessively. *ak the vehicle may stop working at anytime. It seemed as though the engine didn't have an oil pan. The oil was changed regularly as scheduled and would burn 2 to 4 quarts between changes and began to use more between 39k to 42k miles. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem but would not help remedy the problem. *sc

Filed Aug 4, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · 29,000 miles · MO

High oil consumption, was told by service man that all cadillac's have very thin rings and general motors is working on a new one. But they won't do anything about the ones already out.

Filed Apr 4, 2002 · Engine · NC

Vehicle is using oil. Started after about 45,000 miles which was reported to automobile dealer with no solution. Just want to check if others are having same problem.

Filed Jun 22, 2000 · Engine · GA

Vehicle experiencing problem with engine burning upto a 1 1/2 quarts of oil every 3,000 miles. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that this was normal. Can the federal safety agency provide some help in this matter.

Filed Feb 8, 2000 · Engine · CT

Vehicle consumes a quart of oil every thousand miles. Dealer has been notified.

Filed Sep 15, 1998 · Engine · CT

Vehicle uses a quart of oil every thousand miles. The dealer has been notified.