10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,500 miles

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problem #4

Jul 112011

DeVille 8-cyl

  • 138,000 miles
Upon starting the car first thing in the morning, the engine backfired through the induction system starting an engine fire. By the time the fire was extinguished it had caused enough damage that the car had to be junked.

- Ma, MA, USA

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problem #3

Mar 202001

(reported on)

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A fume odor in passenger's comparment causing a hazard to occupants of vehicle. Fume odor is coming from exhaust. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced parts, but problem still occurs.

- Port Richy, FL, USA

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problem #2

Feb 191997

(reported on)

DeVille

  • miles
Emissions recall notice not received by consumer.

- Laurelton, NY, USA

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problem #1

Feb 191997

(reported on)

DeVille

  • miles
Emission problem recall notice not received.

- Laurelton, NY, USA

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