Cadillac Deville oil consumption problems

Filed Oct 29, 2015 · Engine · 85,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. While driving 35 MPH, an abnormal odor of burning oil was noticed within the vehicle. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that oil was leaking onto the manifold. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 12/03/15*lj..updated 02/01/16 *bf

Filed Feb 12, 2008 · Engine · 57,000 miles · CA

1. No warning. 2. Excessive oil consumption. Cadillac is aware of this issue and needs to issue a recall before one of their engines uses all the oil, over heats, causing a fire that kills someone. This issue is all over tsb forums 3. Beyond adding 5qts of oil between scheduled oil changes nothing. I cannot afford the $5000 engine rebuild for their mistake.

Filed Oct 27, 2007 · Engine · 80,000 miles · AZ

1998 cadillac deville concours. Northstar 4.6l v8 I have made numerous complaints about the oil consumption of this vehicles engine. Only to receive the brush off from the dealership about gm's allowable northstar consumption. This engine is consuming 4 qts per month on average and is not acceptable in my book. What do I do now ? No manufacturers warranty or extended left to help and only 80,000 miles on this vehicle. I definitely believe that this vehicle was a lemon from the get go and that gm knows these engines have problems. I'm trying to buy american made products but with problems like this it's getting difficult to do this. Hoping I can get some resolution to this problem.

Filed Dec 27, 2006 · Engine · 58,000 miles · WY

Started burning oil at 58,000. Dealer replaced pistons and charged me $6376. Called mfg. To complain about cost. They immediately refunded 50% of bill. Was there a recall? Am I still paying more than I should? The 50% refund came too easy. I talked to a stranger at a car wash, with an identical car, who had the exact same problem! His was still under warranty.

Filed Nov 11, 2006 · Engine · 57,000 miles · IL

Attention: ms. Denise [email protected] after reviewing the information service bulletin sent to me I am under more convinced that this engine is defective. I have had engine cooling also high oil consumption every since 57.000 miles,I mention it to the service advisor and no one ever told about these bulletins no one mention that their was a problem with engine or tell me about the , fwd rtv sealant procedure with current oil distribution plate or the rusted heater pipes that go through the engine block that carries the coolant. Also leaks in the car causing fumes which are toxic. I must have 20- 1 gallon anti- freeze bottles in my garage. I carry at least 6 quarts motor oil with me, the over 75,000 mile oil. I use more oil and anti- freeze than gas.2006 consumer action handbook states and I quote" sometimes a manufacturer makes a design or production mistake on a motor vehicle. If dealers report a number of complaint about a certain part or vehicle, the manufacturer may allow dealers to repair the problem at no cost to you even if the warranty has expired. A service bulletin notifies the dealer of the problem and how to solve it. Because these free repairs are not publicized, they are called "secret warranties" the federal safety agency maintains a database of service bulletins filed by manufacturers. I also have all the maintenance records for my 1998 cadillac and was never imformed of these problems or I would have had them repaired when the car was under warranty. I have doctor's appointments I can't keep because I don't have transportation. The dealer told me I have blown head gaskets which comes from overheating due to the cooling leak and oil leaks.the heater pipes have rusted pouring out engine coolant. Which does not produce heat at this time. I need all the help I can get, I"m on a fixed income and money is scarce. Why don't they run copper pipes they don't rust. It's for the heating system. Please help.

Filed Nov 30, 2005 · Engine · 32,015 miles · MA

Dt: the contact stated the vehicle burned oil excessively. He had to add a quart of oil every 750 miles. Took the vehicle to the dealership multiple times. The dealership replaced the piston rings on april 4, 2005. After the piston ring replacement there was a reduction in oil consumption. T two service bulletins 1358091 and 1396266. The bulletins stated oil should only have to be added after every 2,000 miles. The vehicle is still under warranty. The contact specifically found many complaints on the same type of vehicle.

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Engine · 143,453 miles · AL

Consumer's engine over heats and consumes oil excessively. *ts *** nar received 9-29-05*** the technician diagnosed the problem as possible head gasket or head bolt failure.

Filed Aug 16, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 57,500 miles · ME

While driving the vehicle stalled without warning. When this occurred the vehicle lost power brakes and steering and was difficult to steer. The vehicle was driven to the dealership. The stalling was related to a failure in the main computer chip. The dealership is awaiting parts to service the vehicle. They are also going to re-clean the engine because of excessive oil consumption. *nm the egr valve failed and caused the vehicle to stall. *sc

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Engine · 120,000 miles · GA

Vehicle burns oil excessively. *ak the vehicle may stop working at anytime. It seemed as though the engine didn't have an oil pan. The oil was changed regularly as scheduled and would burn 2 to 4 quarts between changes and began to use more between 39k to 42k miles. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem but would not help remedy the problem. *sc

Filed Nov 26, 2003 · Engine · 30,000 miles · KY

2000 cadillac deville north star with 50 thousand miles....uses oil and has since 30 thousand miles... Cates motor company of madisonville, kentucky says that using oil is normal for the north star engine. Using oil is not normal! I have never owned anything but cadillacs and they didn't use oil until 100+thousand miles. My 88 cadillac sedan deville-gold executive has 203,000 miles and uses a quart every 3,000 miles! A 2000 cadillac deville with a north star engine should not be using oil... Using oil is not normal. Why is cates motor company of madisonville, ky. Telling me it is normal? Why aren't they prepared to fix the problem of using oil in a $50,000.00 c-a-d-I-l-l-a-c owned by a life time patriot? My cadillac's id # [xxx]. I have called cadillac... Left message with automated service... No response. I have e-mailed cadillac with no response. I have repeatedly ask cates motor company to have a cadillac representative contact me... No response. Want to speak with a real live cadillac representative. [xxx] *la information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).