1986 Cadillac Deville
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1986 Cadillac Deville. Newest first.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
The anti lock brake system (ABS) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system hydraulic pump motor. additionally, the hydraulic pump motor and ABS electrical relays may have been exposed to water contamination during vehicle assembly. this condition can cause loss of the hydraulic pump motor…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of the hydraulic pump motor would result in a totalloss of rear brakes as well as power assist to the front brakes. the red brakewarning light would illuminate and stay on. if this warning IS not heeded, aloss of rear brakes at a time when minimum stopping distance IS required couldresult in a vehicle crash. an inoperative ABS electrical relay could causeloss of the ABS function, but normal power assisted braking would be retained.the amber anti lock warning light would illuminate and stay on.
Remedy
The ABS and hydraulic pump motor electrical relays and 30 amp fuses will be replaced. in addition, the hydraulic pump motor assembly and pressure/warning switch will be inspected and, if required, replaced.
The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under…
Owner complaints
22 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
1986 cadillac deville/fleetwood ABS brake system. consumer requests that enforcement of same inspection, testing and replacement of the failed braking parts for his vehicle. *nj the consumer stated the ABS did not perform in a satisfactory manner. The consumer stated the ABS was flawed. The…
1986 cadillac deville/fleetwood ABS brake system. consumer requests that enforcement of same inspection, testing and replacement of the failed braking parts for his vehicle. *nj the consumer stated the ABS did not perform in a satisfactory manner. The consumer stated the ABS was flawed. The consumer stated water came in contact with the electrical components that affected the ABS. The consumer requested the electrical brake pump harness at no cost to him. Recall 87v093000 *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Car developed an oil leak, I thought it was the oil pan gasket. took it to a dealership who changed the oilpan gasket. it still leaked oil, so I removed the engine. I discovered that the block had a crack from the crank shaft to the cam shaft on the rear of the engine. I tried to aluminum weld it once, but it still leaked. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving into the driveway upon returning from work, parked the vehicle, noticed a puddle of water underneath. Lifted up the hood, could see water coming out of the engine cylinder gasket. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Latch lock assembly on both driver's and passenger's sides became defective, not allowing both doors to open from the inside or outside. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
No summary
- Power train › Automatic transmission
No summary
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Steering › Rack and pinion
Dificult steering when vehicle IS cold. Also, engine leaks oil. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Developed a loud ticking/knocking noise in engine. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Master cylinder failed. (Attorney)
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine failed and vehicle shutdown. owner believes a defective crankshaft caused the problem.
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Accelerator pedal intermittently sticks when applied, engine accelerates to high speed, vehicle keeps moving with brakes applied. test driven by dealer, not duplicated. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Aluminum engine has failed at 80K miles. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
While driving, driver front and rear shoulder/lap belt under normal movement causes to come undone for no reason. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control · Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Upper engine hose failed, causing engine leak.
- Electrical system › Ignition
The engine IS defective and does not work and will not start up. Please describe. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The motor blew up and cadillac will not repair it. Please describe. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank IS rusted; caused fuel leakage; corrected at owners expense. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti-lock brake sensor cable malfunctions, causing sudden acceleration/left rear brake to lock up/premature wear on front brakes & tires/ vibration/noise. *Skd
- Structure › Body
Vehicle spare well does not hold full size tire. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Oil pump failure, oil IS not circulating thru engine. tt
- Vehicle speed control
Intermittent sudden accelerations, causing loss of control/accident. *skd
- Electrical system
Electrical system malfunction. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear brake pin
Summary:these vehicles have rear drum brakes.the parking lever pivotpin IS held by an e ring.when the ring fails, parts of the ring andpin fall loose into the drum and may jam the brake, locking the wheel.a stronger e ring IS used in 1988 and newer cars.this investigationhas been expanded to include gms c body cars listed above (e ring commonto all cars shown).===
- Anti lock brakes
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- Sudden acceleration
Status:analysis of information from the manufacturer IS in progress.however, neither nhtsa of gm has identified a failure or malfunction thatcould result in unintended acceleration.some vehicles in this group werefound potentially subject to throttle cable restrictions, and wererecalled along with h cars with similar problems.investigation iscontinuing.===
- Hydro boost
There is no summary currently available
- Hydroboost failure
Subject vehicles:caprice, caprice classic, custom cruiser, deville,electra, estate wagon, fleetwood, lesabre, ninety-eight, parisienne,park avenue.(all 1984-86 gm vehicles equipped with hydroboost II systems)analysis:consumer complaints allege several problems involving the powersteering and power brake systems of…
Subject vehicles:caprice, caprice classic, custom cruiser, deville,electra, estate wagon, fleetwood, lesabre, ninety-eight, parisienne,park avenue.(all 1984-86 gm vehicles equipped with hydroboost II systems)analysis:consumer complaints allege several problems involving the powersteering and power brake systems of these vehicles.these problemsinclude: power steering fluid loss, power brake fluid loss, leakage fromthe hydro-boost II power brake booster, broken booster seals, and mastercylinder failure.all problems seem to be related to the hydro-boost iipower assist system, in which the working fluid provides power assist to boke booster.the effect of these problems could be a loss of steeringcontrol and/or brake effectiveness.status:the voluminous amount of data supplied by gm IS presently being coded by a contractor and should be completed by 12/30/87. Gm data indicated a 50% weibull distribution failure at 50K miles for the piston push-rod seal. This pe looks to have an extrodinarily high frequency, although the severity apears to be low.should be interesting discussing this for upgrade/closure.===
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