Making a left hand turn, without warning the power steering failed. It took a extreme amount of physical effort to complete the turn and clear on coming traffic. Before this event there was no indication of a problem.
1997 Cadillac Deville: loss of power steering
7 of the 269 complaints about the 1997 Cadillac Deville describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
My 1997 deville has an oil leak due to poor engineering and results in the car dying out at any time. This has resulted in loss of power steering and brakes. I have had the car serviced but the problem quickly reoccured.
While driving 45 MPH power steering went out. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer yet.
Experiences complete loss of power steering under wet conditions.
While turning a corner , vehicle's power steering goes out. Dealer is aware of problem . Dealer told owner that loss of power steering is due to a wet belt in the motor.
Vehicle experiences complete loss of steering under wet conditions. (attorney for client)
When driving in wet conditions, power steering belt gets wet and there is a loss of power steering.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some customers may comment on a steering vibration, shudder or moan noise during parking maneuvers
- Some customers may comment about a steering vibration, shutter or moan noise during low speed turning...
- Some customers may comment on a steering vibration, shudder or moan noise during low speed turning/parking...
- Some customers may complain of a low speed power steering shutter primarily during right turns that CAN be...
- Some customers may complain of a low speed power steering shutter primarily during right turns
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Cadillac Deville power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1997 Cadillac Deville?
7 of 269 owner complaints about the 1997 Cadillac Deville (3%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Cadillac Deville?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Cadillac Deville
Headlights 24ABS 19Fuel smell 11Stalling 11Brake failure 10Fuel leak 10Fire or smoke 8Loss of power 7Oil consumption 6Fuel gauge 5Overheating 5Steering lock-up 5
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