1998 Cadillac Deville steering problems

15 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 88,000.

owner complaints: 15
of this car's complaints: 6%
typical mileage: 88,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Hydraulic power assist system
5
Rack and pinion
2
Hydraulic power assist: pump
1
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
1
Column
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Cadillac Deville steering problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Power rack and pinion steering failureOpened January 2, 2003, closed September 15, 2003

Gm conducted a safety recall (the federal safety agency # 02v286) to address a steering defect pertaining to a lower pinion bearing (lpb) within the rack and pinion steering gear (r&p). The recall covered 1,159,156 model year 1997-1998 pontiac grand prix vehicles built between march 1, 1996 and october 31, 1997, 1996-1998 pontiac trans sport, chevrolet lumina apv, chevrolet venture, oldsmobile silhouette minivans, and chevrolet cavalier and pontiac sunfire sedans built between january 1, 1996 and october 31, 1997.odi opened this rq after receiving reports that other vehicles were exhibiting the same symptoms as the recalled vehicles.based on odi's review of technical and complaint data collected during the rq, the w-cars are associated with either a higher steering complaint rate or a higher lpb failure rate than the other vehicles investigated under the rq and are above or near the rates for the recalled vehicles.thus, odi will further examine the w-cars (1996-1997 oldsmobile cutlass supreme, 1996-1998 buick regal, chevrolet lumina, chevrolet monte carlo, 1997-1998 buick century, and 1998 oldsmobile intrigue) under a new investigation, engineering analysis (ea)03-019.

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What 1998 Cadillac Deville owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 6, 2005 · Steering · 83,000 miles · WI

1998 cadillac deville has problems with the steering equipment. *mr the steering wheel spun around like a fan and broke immediately after.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · 36,433 miles · TX

The vehicle would make a noise when driving over bumps and the driver had difficulty steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic replaced the sway bar links and the steering rack. *nm vehicle only has less than 50,000 miles. *la there was binding when hot and dry binding when cold, the tire were wearing on the insides and thin.

Filed Apr 5, 2004 · Steering · 42,000 miles · MD

While driving 25 MPH, smoke started to come from the steering wheel. The consumer managed to drive home. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information.

Filed Feb 7, 2004 · Steering · 108,000 miles · FL

Power steering stops working with low speed turns.both left and right turns. For a bout 3-5 seconds you must steer manually.last occurence happened in a rain storm.cadillac dealer(smith-gray in meadville, pa) could not find the problem.this is my second report.('98 deville).

Filed Oct 24, 2003 · Steering · 90,000 miles · PA

When making a left turn at slow speed power steering malfunctions for a few seconds making it very difficult to maintain control of the car. This occurred about 3-4 times in the last two years. Other times it operates normally.

Filed Sep 16, 2003 · Steering · 88,000 miles · MD

While driving at low speeds and when making a left hand turn, vehicle would lose power/steering, and would not return when steering wheel was turned back to forward driving position.

Filed Aug 20, 2003 · Steering · MA

When making left hand turns, would lose power steering. The vehicle would be inoperative. This problem can occur while driving at various speeds. Have been in contact with the dealership.

Filed Sep 24, 2002 · Steering · SC

While driving the vehicle at the speed of 35mph, the engine shut off. Lost the control of the power steering. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.

Filed Sep 20, 2002 · Steering · AK

After starting the vehicle and driving approximately three to four miles the service stability control system comes on. Had it checked by a cadillac dealer. They indicated the vehicle needs to have the steering wheel position sensor (1287) and the wheel sensor (?) (1255) ebtcm replaced at a cost of $1230.00

Filed Mar 21, 2002 · Steering · MS

"grinding" noise when stopping, right turn. Dealer "swapped" rack an dpinion from in-stock used car. Same problem but now on two cars! Lastly: after I complained, strongly, dealer installed new rack and pinion, problem solved.

Questions about the 1998 Cadillac Deville steering

Does the 1998 Cadillac Deville have steering problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Cadillac Deville, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Cadillac Deville steering problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 88,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Cadillac Deville steering?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Cadillac Deville have bad steering?

The Cadillac Deville model years with the most steering complaints are 1996 (43 complaints), 2004 (36 complaints) and 2005 (29 complaints).