Fuel level sensor stopped working , also after I gotten my transmission rebuilt and my front motor mount placed in the car no longer cranks like normal . Takes a while to turn over, key slides out , steering wheel is hard to turn while during and steering wheel jerks in the other direction while turning . The power steering has a leak and also the air ride suspension has stopped working lowered the car and shocks have lowered . The federal safety agency campaign id: 14v355000 the federal safety agency campaign id: 03v238
Cadillac Deville fuel gauge problems
21 of the 2,538 owner complaints about the Cadillac Deville describe wrong fuel gauge reading, most of them for the 1997 model year.
- owner complaints
- 21
- worst model year
- 1997
- typical mileage
- 90,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20032
- 20024
- 20011
- 20001
- 19991
- 19984
- 19975
- 19961
- 19922
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to show the correct fuel level reading. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed the fuel pump and sensor needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. Updated 12/22/14*lj updated 02/03/15
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while traveling 40 MPH, gasoline fuel fumes emitted from the front driver's side of the vehicle. The fuel gauge indicated that there a half of tank of gas was in the tank, when the tank was nearly empty. The vehicle has gone empty on fuel on three separate occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000 and the current mileage was 114.000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that once the fuel gauge reached the one quarter full mark, the fuel level gauge would reset to full. The vehicle had not been diagnosed for the failure however, the contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v238000 (fuel system,gasoline:storage:tank assembly) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 103,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would misread after refilling the fuel tank. The fuel gauge would fluctuate up and down after refueling. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised him that the fuel sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was then contacted and they advised him that he was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v238000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
2001 deville fuel level indicator is erratic, showing three bars and then jumping to almost full causing me to run out gas. The car has 140,000 miles on it. Now I have had to use my trip odometer as a fuel gauge, knowing how many miles per gallon I average. I have heard this a common problem in gm vehicles newer than 2008. I also hear that this is expensive to fix.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 cadillac deville. While driving less than 25 MPH, the entire instrument cluster failed. The instrument panel was digital; therefore, the contact did not know how fast she was traveling, and could not read the fuel gauge, warning lights, and turn signals. The dealer stated that the cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were less than 90,000.
Dt: the gas gauge did not work properly. The consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic. The mechanic said there was a recall with the fuel rail . He told the consumer to go to the dealership because vehicle had a transmission and oil leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer they did the recall and gave them a copy of what mechanic had given the consumer. They replaced the water pump, and said there was a bad oil leak. This wasn't consistent with what the mechanic said. Felt like the vehicle was a safety hazard due to the north star engine.*ak the consumer was told the vehicle needed a new crackcase seal due to an oil leak, the water pump was leaking and there was no transmission leak.
Intermittently instrument panel malfunctioned. Consumer could not duplicate the fuel level, and could not indicate in what gear the vehicle was in. Also, air bag light/battery light/service air bag indicator, and service tire indicator illuminated. The dealer had not been able to duplicate or determine the cause of the problem.
Instrument panel is not working any more. Consumer cannot tell/ read fuel level or speed on vehicle. Contacted dealer.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. Additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. Cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. Dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. The recall began on june 2, 2004, for 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora vehicles. Owners of 1995 cadillacs and 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora were sent letters on august 6, 2004. Additional letters to owners will be forthcoming. Owners should contact oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537.
Recall number 04V110000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain cadillac deville and seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a v8 (4.6l) engine, oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a v8 (4.0l ) engine, and pontiac bonneville ssei passenger vehicles equipped with a supercharged v6 (3.8l) engine, the fuel tank pressure sensors are unusually susceptible to malfunctions. If the sensor malfunctions, excessive vacuum can be applied during self-diagnostic testing.
- Risk
- Fuel system components can be damaged and fuel can leak from the vehicle when it is refueled. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. Owner notification began on october 17, 2003. Owners should contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339; oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537; or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 03V238000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 1997 (5 complaints), 1998 (4 complaints) and 2002 (4 complaints).
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