1987 Cadillac Deville
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1987 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.
Owner complaints
40 complaints1 involved a crash3 involved a fire2 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owned a 1987 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the driver smelled a strong odor of gasoline fuel and there was oil seen leaking from the vehicle. In addition, as the driver attempted to park, a fire erupted from the engine compartment. The driver was not able to exit the…
TL* the contact owned a 1987 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the driver smelled a strong odor of gasoline fuel and there was oil seen leaking from the vehicle. In addition, as the driver attempted to park, a fire erupted from the engine compartment. The driver was not able to exit the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries from the fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire, and both a police and fire report were filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
- Tires
This complaint IS in regards to the goodyear viva 2 tires sold at walmart. I had purchased two tires in august of 2005. When I was first sold these tires I asked the associate selling the tires if these tires were approved for all season driving. The associate assured me they were. I was driving in…
This complaint IS in regards to the goodyear viva 2 tires sold at walmart. I had purchased two tires in august of 2005. When I was first sold these tires I asked the associate selling the tires if these tires were approved for all season driving. The associate assured me they were. I was driving in my car yesterday I slid on a piece of ice and had no traction. If I was not an experienced winter driver I would have lost control of my car and wrecked it. I would like to see the company stop advertising these tires as all season tires ,because they are not good for winter ice conditions. *jb
- Structure › Frame and members
Dt: consumer said motor mounts and frame rusted. consumer had harbor motors in michigan city, indiana inspect the vehicle. They advised consumer that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to rusted motor mounts and frame. the consumer spoke with manufacturer, and was not satisfied with answer.…
Dt: consumer said motor mounts and frame rusted. consumer had harbor motors in michigan city, indiana inspect the vehicle. They advised consumer that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to rusted motor mounts and frame. the consumer spoke with manufacturer, and was not satisfied with answer. the manufacturer stated that it was an old car with 174,000 miles on it. Consumer stated that vehicle IS 95% rust free on the body sheet metals. *ak *nm
- Electrical system › Wiring · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Power train › Automatic transmission · Steering › Rack and pinion · Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut
1987 cadillac deville caught on fire while parked.*mr the consumer believed the fire was due to wiring repairs that were performed by the dealer. prior to the fire the consumer had other repairs done on the car such as a new rack and pinion, struts, transmission, radiator, and repairs to the air condition. *jb *nm
- Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module
Consumer stated brake sensor light stayed on. As a result, p0wer assist for front brakes failed. Recall 87v093000 was issued. However this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *Ak *tc
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicle shut off without prior warning.there IS no power at all inside of vehicle. dealership IS aware of problem.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Unknown or other
Head gaskets blewout. temperature light flashed on and off. Warning lights for engine did not come on.contacted dealer, and took vehicle to shop. *Ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
When turning on air conditioner it will not ventilate cool air just like a regular fan, and when heater IS turn on hot, air will not come out from bottom, it will come out through top into consumer's face.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The engine constantly IS knocking, when the 50,000 mile warranty was up, the engine needed to be replaced, the new engine IS doing the exact same thing. *slc
- Steering › Rack and pinion
When attempting to turn, steering wheel won't turn, and it makes a knocking noise. also, it gets stuck. mechanic told consumer it was the rack and pinion steering. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
When engine failed consumer was not able to drive car. Consumer felt that a brand new engine should have lasted longer, only lasted 25000 miles and quit. engine replaced with one of the same type, which IS failing after 25000 miles. *ak *ML
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
While wife was driving she noticed steam was coming from the engine. a technician told her that there was a leakage from the engine manifold. *ak
- Structure › Body
While driving roof of car came off. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine head leaks water into oil.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Leak in gasket caused engine to sputter and emission of smoke, resulted in engine failure. qcaw
- Service brakes, air › Antilock › Abs warning light
ABS light stays on all the time and when brakes are applied the vehicle vibrates.
- Service brakes, air › Disc › Rotor · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Vehicle has experienced continued problems with ABS system, recall work denied due to vin#.
- Wheels
Solid medal part inside the wheel cracked.
- Steering › Rack and pinion
The rack and pinion does not function properly before five to ten minutes after the vehicle IS started.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Brake fluid reservoir leaking.
- Steering › Rack and pinion
'Cold power steering.'
- Steering › Rack and pinion
In cold weather conditon the steering wheel freezes up, making it very difficult to make a left or a right hand turn. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine IS making a very loud noise. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission replaced 3 times.
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.===
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