NHTSA — Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery Problems

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1997 Cadillac DeVille electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Cadillac DeVille Owner Comments

problem #10

Aug 142002

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Battery terminal is dislodged from battery case and acid dripped out of it. Consumer lost all power. Dealer has been contacted. Battery was delco.

- Stewartsville, NY, USA

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problem #9

Nov 102000

DeVille

  • miles
The battery eroded due to battery acid eating through the terminal connection bolt, the positive terminal broke free of the battery causing the battery to disconnect from the electrical system, the battery is located close to the engine which causes the battery to be subject to extreme heat.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

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problem #8

Nov 102000

DeVille

  • miles
The battery eroded due to battery acid eating through the terminal connection bolt, the positive terminal broke free of the battery causing the battery to disconnect from the electrical system, the battery is located close to the engine which causes the battery to be subject to extreme heat.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

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problem #7

May 102000

DeVille

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle purchased 05/09/2000. On the way home, bucking occurred. 05/10/2000, car would not start. Towed to the dealership. New battery installed as well as spark plugs. Cadillac indicated that the car has possible chronic electrical repair problems previous replacement of radio receiver, hoses, battery, starter, modular computer & cable. This I did not know at time of purchase. Dealership working on problems. I had the car one day after purchase.

- Jamestown, PA, USA

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problem #6

Feb 011999

(reported on)

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Battery wouldn't hold charge.

- San Clemen, CA, USA

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problem #5

Nov 301998

DeVille

  • miles
Battery leaked.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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problem #4

Feb 011999

(reported on)

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Battery failed.

- Indian Wel, CA, USA

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problem #3

Sep 071997

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Battery failed on several occasions.

- Los Angele, CA, USA

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problem #2

Sep 261998

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Battery failed.

- Rolling Hills Estates, CA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 061997

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Battery cracked and was leaking.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

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