Cadillac Fleetwood 1998

Model Fleetwood made in 1998 by Cadillac got 3 consumer complains as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding power train.

Model 1998

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
368710019202Missing camshaft intermediate drive shaft plug - service vme. *tt02/16/2006

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
 While driving consumer heard a rubbing noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. contacted the dealer, and dealer noted that the parts which hold the axle in place have gone bad, need replacing. also, dealer stated manufacturer had no solution for the problem. manufacturer has to come up with a solution to correct the problem. please provide any further details. *ak
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
11/06/2005150000102/14/2005
 While driving the frame which contains the rack & pinion assembly broke. the metal of the frame failed and cause the rack & pinion unit to become loose causing a loss of steering. if this has happened at a higher speed it would have been fatal. this unit is used on all cadillac devilles. *jb
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
07/01/1998
 First incident was on 9/1/99 pulling 5th wheel trailer at 55 mph. tire blew the tread. second incident was on 6/18/00 in iowa, pulling 5th wheel trailer at 60mph. pulled off for fuel and noticed steel belt protruding from under tread, loss of pressure but not flat. *ak (tiresize: 215/85r16e)( dot number: tire size: 215/85r16e )