1997 Cadillac Deville: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 5, 2011 · Electrical · 71,704 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 25 MPH the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after turning the key in the ignition and placing the gear shift in neutral. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 71,704.

Filed Mar 4, 2011 · Engine · 100,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 cadillac deville. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH when the vehicle began to overheat followed by stalling. The A/C warning indicator was illuminated following the failure. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted to report the failure. The failure and current mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 8, 2007 · Brakes, Steering · 54,500 miles · TX

For over a year I have had a warning light indicating ABS brakes and traction control problems, service steering system and service engine. They have not been able to fix it. I found a recall from 1997# 04v110000 where 156,000 1997 cadillac devilles were affected. Cadillac customer service said my VIN was not included. Today that recall complaint was no longer showing on the federal safety agency site. I've had some braking problems and was told by the dealer my brakes are fine. Steve, the service manager said I no longer had warranty and acted unconcerned. They said it would cost $800 to replace the ebtcm and that might not fix it. The dealer just acts like it is no problem. Apr 26, 2006 my dic display showed service steering system my mileage was 53,874. Invoice stated cust concern not duplicated. May 04,2006 service steering system message on dic. Traction control light on again. The invoice showed cause internal fault. Cadillac electrical and AC diagnosed shorted magna steer solenoid in the steering gear and a bad ebtcm. C1241 & c1277 replaced steering gear and set front toe. Showed replaced ebtcm misspelling for replaced. Cleared codes also. I had warranty and pd $100.july 10. 2006 invoice states again service steering system message on the dic. Diagnosed code c1241 as an open wire in the insulation c1 pin f of the ebtcm replaced pinf and repaired wiring, cleared code. Aug 11, 2006 I returned with only 54,595 mileage invoice again states anti-lock light and traction control light on interment. Stated npf no problem found. Another auto repair pulled up codes showing ebtcm stalled pump motor. Sept.7, 2007 again warning indicators. Abs brakes,traction, control and service engine. Alderson said it would cost around $800 and might not fix this problem. I was charged $93.05 for diagnosis and the problem still exists. The federal safety agency should be aware of these brake and traction problems. This should have been fixed while I still had warranty.

Filed Mar 28, 2005 · Fuel system · CA

1997 cadillac deville has problems with fuel rail as well as the fuel pump.*mr the consumer took the vehicle to dealer to have the recall performed. The consumer stopped smelling gas for awhile, but the problem seems to have resurfaced. The vehicle stalled, back fired and there was a loss of rpms. Over the years 2 fuel pumps have been replaced in an attempt to correct the problem and on 5 occasions the vehicle had to be towed.

Filed Dec 13, 2004 · Engine · DC

While driving the vehicel stalled. *nm a poping sound was heard and the vehicle shut down and was very hard to restart. *tc

Filed Oct 27, 2004 · Fuel system · 108,000 miles · DC

Consumer stated vehicle kept stalling, and cutting off. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who repaired several things, including the fuel system at a cost to the consumer. Consumer later received the federal safety agency recall 04v110000.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Engine · 73,000 miles · IL

My 1997 cadillac deville stalled while driving. This has happened at steady speed on the freeway, while exiting on a clover leaf ramp at highway speeds, while driving on a country road, while approaching a stop sign. The dealer service dept. Says it shows codes that car stalled but no reason. Therefore, even though the car is under cadillac extended warranty, they will not attempt to diagnose the problem unless the car stalls while they are driving it or if the stall leaves a code stating the cause. I feel the car is unsafe for my family to be driving and am frustrated that they won't try to fix the problem. I've called cadillac customer care, the dealer's gmgr, the svc. Mgr. And they all say they won't do anything till it acts up for them. If I put the car in neutral, I can always restart, but if this condition occurs in highway traffic with a vehicle following close, there could be horrible consequences.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · 144,000 miles · IL

While driving at an undetermined speed vehicle stalled, making it difficult for the driver to pull out of traffic. *ak consumed smelled gas and noticed the vehicle consumed 12 gallons instead of 4. Service center wouldn't start or move vehicle once they discovered gas stray emanating from motor. They stated consumer was lucky vehicle didn't catch fire.

Filed Aug 19, 2002 · Engine · TX

Engine is consuming more than a quart or oil in less than 1000 miles. Once the vehicle had an oil leak but it has since been repaired. The consumer was told that oil maybe leaking inside engine. Mechanic has tried a number of repairs, and none of them were worked to stop this oil usage.*ak consumer states engine stalls and coolant leaks, the engine was also overheating and the vheicle was blowing blue smoke.

Filed Jun 28, 2000 · Transmission · MA

Intermittently while driving vehicle stalls. This may cause a very serious crash, which can lead to death. Dealer and the manufacturer have been notified. Vehicle has been seen by the dealership 4 times. But, problem has not been corrected. *ak

Filed Jan 25, 2000 · Engine · CT

Engine stalls while driving under various conditions & speeds. Transmission placed in neutral and key engage starter to get engine going. Dealer has replaced plugs, wires and onboard computers. Cannot solve problem.