1987 Cadillac Brougham
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1987 Cadillac Brougham. Newest first.
The increased weight of the stretch conversion limousines requires larger diameter rear wheel brake cylinders than those installed in the factory.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The vehicles do not meet the stopping distancerequirements of fmvss 105, "hydraulic brake systems".
Remedy
Replace the existing rear wheel brake cylinders with larger diameter brake cylinders.
Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative.
Remedy
Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative.
Remedy
Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.
Limousine failed to meet stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Increased stopping distance could result in an accident;vehicles do not comply with fmvss 105.
Remedy
Replace original rear wheel brake cylinder with a larger cylinder.
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Risk and remedy
Risk
Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire1 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Dt: while driving on the road at 65 mph,and using the cruise control the car kept accelerating, and the went up to 75 mph. It wouldn't slow down , even after trying to shut off the cruise control. consumer was still driving trying to put the car into neutral, then tried to put the into low.…
Dt: while driving on the road at 65 mph,and using the cruise control the car kept accelerating, and the went up to 75 mph. It wouldn't slow down , even after trying to shut off the cruise control. consumer was still driving trying to put the car into neutral, then tried to put the into low. finally, the consumer got in the medium and shut the engine off, and the car did stop at that point. The cruise control would not disengage. After the car was shut off the car was still not running correctly. The consumer was not driving vehicle because being afraid to be in the car. Also, brakes would not work while the cruise was working. The consumer has not taken the car to dealer to have it fixed. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
The car was running very odd right before I stopped at a store. After killing the ignition the car started smoking after any about a min or less the front of the car was fully involved with flames. The fire department was dispatched and came and extinguished the fire. Everything from the firewall forward was burnt. The car was a total loss.*ak
- Steering
While coming out of a parking space vehicle lost complete steering control. Dealer/manufacturer was contacted. *ak
- Parking brake › Conventional
Emergency brake designed to release whenever shifter moves, also when gears are disengaged, causing accident/injury/fatality.
- Electrical system › Wiring
An electrical short in the engine, caused the engine to catch on fire while driving the vehicle. please describe.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
A bolt in the cylinder head broke off, dealer removed cylinder head to replace bolt. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle non-return
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