1982 Cadillac Deville
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1982 Cadillac Deville. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1982 Cadillac Deville. Newest first.
The fuel filters were produced with an incorrect threaded fitting. The incorrect fitting IS similiar enough in size that the fuel filter may appear to be correctly threaded onto the fuel line.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Replace the filters with the correct filters.
Remedy
The improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. The throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the driver.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
The driver put the vehicle in reverse and stepped on accelerator and car sped up and went out of control. Braking would not stop vehicle.
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration/loss of control. *Sd
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Power train › Automatic transmission · Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system · Structure › Body › Door · Unknown or other · Vehicle speed control · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Transmission slips.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Side door fires
Summary of manufacturer information:gm has duplicated a fire using saltwater on the door switches.water may drop from an open window onto theswitch panel on the door armrest.gm reviewing risk, will notify odiby late sept on possible future gm action.analysis:salt water contamination may occur.increased incidents…
Summary of manufacturer information:gm has duplicated a fire using saltwater on the door switches.water may drop from an open window onto theswitch panel on the door armrest.gm reviewing risk, will notify odiby late sept on possible future gm action.analysis:salt water contamination may occur.increased incidents arereported in the winter months.salt water may provide a conductive pathbelow current rating of fuse but sufficient to overheat switch panel.status: gm recalled e-body convertibles (87v-167).gm response to11/23/87 ir dated 12/15/87. Ea closed 2/18/88.===
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