1997 Cadillac DeVille
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1997 Cadillac DeVille.
Recalls on the 1997 Cadillac DeVille
Fuel system: hoses
0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK.
Service brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) TO CYCLE…
Source: NHTSA
What 306 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
1997 Cadillac DeVille at a glance
- Engine
- 4.6L 8-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Sedan
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 1997 Cadillac DeVille?
Owners have filed 306 complaints about the 1997 Cadillac DeVille with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. There are 2 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 1997 Cadillac DeVille reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 2 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1997 Cadillac DeVille?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1997 Cadillac DeVille listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.