Tl* the contact owns a 1998 cadillac deville. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician inspected the vehicle and found two pin size hole on the plastic fuel line. As a result, the fuel lines would need to be replaced with metal lines. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,211.
Cadillac Deville fuel smell problems
23 of the 2,538 owner complaints about the Cadillac Deville describe gas smell in the cabin, most of them for the 1997 model year.
- owner complaints
- 23
- worst model year
- 1997
- typical mileage
- 75,266
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Fuel leak 6Fire or smoke 2Steering lock-up 1Overheating 1Fuel gauge 1
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 cadillac deville. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact stated that the brake pedal became extremely difficult to depress and the steering wheel locked. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a tree and the air bag deployed shortly afterwards. The vehicle did not shut off after the crash and caused sparks and fuel fumes to enter the cabin of the vehicle. The police had to cut the wires and detach the battery in order to turn off the vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a broken tailbone, a cracked sternum, and bruises and contusions across the chest. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 10/02/14*lj updated 3/2/15
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 1997 cadillac deville. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted in and around the vehicle. The contact mentioned that once he inspected the vehicle, he noticed that there was a fuel leak under the engine compartment. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 97,000.
Gasoline smell inside car pin hole in gas line, at cowl, worn out line at clamp, clamp too hard for plastic gas line causing gas to leak out above engine gas line replaced. I have the old part.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 MPH on a dry highway, there was a very strong gasoline smell detected from inside and outside the vehicle. The occupants in the vehicle became sick and light headed. The dealership refused to let the contact continue driving the vehicle due to the fuel leakage. The undercarriage was saturated with gasoline. The dealership determined the fuel rail needed to be replaced. Updated 09/20/06.
Vehicle overheated due to exhaust fumes getting into the cooling system. This caused the head gasket to fail. This incident happened three times. Took vehicle to a mechanic, who changed out the water pump thinking it was the problem at that time. Consumer contacted the dealer, and they were aware of the problem. Also, contacted the manufacturer. However, problem recurred. *ak head gasket failure, vehicle became a hazard during the first incident due to the fact car was traveling on a 2 lane highway through mountain terrain. The engine was the victim of a botched head repair. Several of the head bolt holes have had custom helicoils installed by local cadillac dealership. Their mechanic botched the repair and they did not hold. As a result this engine has a coolant leakage problem.
(1) noticed smell of gasoline under hood, saw standing gas on engine; (2) fuel rail cracked, resulted in large gas leak onto engine block; (3) fuel rail replaced, old part not available.
Re: defective fuel system in 1997 cadillac deville. Requesting a defect investigation. *bf about an hour after recall repairs were made tot he vehicle fuel rail the consumer smell gas fumes. The consumer checked the vehicle and saw a leak coming from the fuel regulator. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and they replaced the o-ring. The vehicle was driven back tot he consumer's home where he again noticed a fuel smell. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who replaced the regulator assembly and charged the consumer for the repair. The consumer request reimbursement for the replaced regulator assembly since it was related to recall 04v110000 .
While driving a gas odor smell was coming from the vents inside of the vehicle. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. The mechanic informed the consumer that the fuel rail needed replacement. Please fill in additional information.
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 (11 complaints), 1996 (5 complaints) and 1998 (3 complaints).
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