1988 Cadillac Deville
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1988 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).
Owner complaints
28 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Structure · Tires
Motor mount was replaced, consumer stated vehicle had an oil leak. *slc
- Vehicle speed control
Throttle sensor switch has been replaced because vehicle will idle/ rev up, and try to move without consumer stepping on gas pedal. contacted dealer. *Ak
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Inside of lugs: nuts have a lip ring that tightens bolts, causing bolts to be stripped. lugs: nuts came like that, and consumer will not consider paying for problem. wheels could come off under heavy stress.*ak
- Tires
While driving tire suddenly loss air pressure, tire was replaced with spare, tire was taken in for inspection but no breaks or holes were found, it would not hold air when mechanic tried to inflate it, on the right rear tire, there was a bulge about the size of a baseball on the outside of tire…
While driving tire suddenly loss air pressure, tire was replaced with spare, tire was taken in for inspection but no breaks or holes were found, it would not hold air when mechanic tried to inflate it, on the right rear tire, there was a bulge about the size of a baseball on the outside of tire, near the wheel rim, and a small bulge about 3 inches long and about 1/2 inch high on the right front tire, all 4 ohtsu (205/70 R14) v4npl021700(3) and v4npj09100(1) have been replaced.
- Tires
While driving at 65 mph firestone tires showed signs of cracks all around the edges. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
I was driving on a local side street doing approximately 35 mph. Without any warning I heard a loud noise and my car veered sharply to the right almost causing me to lose control of it. Due to a lack of traffic at the moment I was able to pull over to the curb. The noise was so loud it brought…
I was driving on a local side street doing approximately 35 mph. Without any warning I heard a loud noise and my car veered sharply to the right almost causing me to lose control of it. Due to a lack of traffic at the moment I was able to pull over to the curb. The noise was so loud it brought people out of their houses to see what was wrong. It was not obvious that I had tread separation by walking around looking at it. I discovered that my left rear tire had the tread separated all the way down. It has copper color wires twisted in long coils with the rubber sticking up out of it and was sharp to the touch. A large slab of tread was on the tire but you could just lay it back. It didn't appear to have lost tread on the road, just looked like someone had cut it neatly back, except for the twisted wire and rubber in small strands that were sticking up. Had there been another car oncoming or at the right of me it would have caused me to hit them. I had a difficult time retaining control of the car. I had 4 of these tires all purchased at the same time at the local firstone dealer and still have 3 of them on my car. I cannot afford to have these changed and am afraid to drive on them. I went to the same dealer I purchased them from and he said he could check them but could not replace them. Because I had a goodyear tire replaced for the bad one, they would not offer to pay or in any way compensate me for it. I am fearful for myself and others safety who are driving on these tires. If you have any questions or need clarification please do not hestitate to contact me by e-mail or telephone. I have never done this before, so I don't know whether I answered what you needed to know or not. Thank you.*ak( dot number: tire size: p205/75r14 )
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Approximately 1,OOO miles after replacing brake pads and shoes for front brakes, consumer was involved in 2 rearend accidents. In both instances, vehicle was in stop an go traffic. Consumer applied full force on brakes, vehicle did not stop, resulting in accidents. Vehicle was a total loss after 2ND accident. *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
The power steering IS hard to turn in cold weather. *yc
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration resulting in vehicle collision.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
While consumer's wife was driving vehicle refused to stop when brakes were applied due to idle speed control motor failure. Vehicle lost control. also, brakes were smoking and on fire. Vehicle had no cut off switch to stop it.
- Tires
Gillette tire blew out causing loss of control. (P0215/70r14)
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Consumer had vehicle's oil changed, and the mechanic noticed that the oil pan was rusting at the bottom, and there was a pin hole in it. no dents or damages done to it,. The pin hole in it would get bigger and worse, and oil will constantly come out. *Ak
- Steering
When the vehicle IS turned to the left the steering locks, assumes that it IS the steering sector or the central front end, the speed IS at any limit. Any time the steering grabs and pulls when driving at a lower speed, the vehicle won't turn at all, and it may turn if sitting for a while. Warranty has expired. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
The windshield wipers will at intervals become inoperable, making driving hazardous in rainy weather conditions. please give any further details. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration.
- Steering
Vehicle experienced constant steering failure. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Throttle stuck, causing vehicle to accelerate out of control, however no injuries were sustained. *ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Air conditioner compressor failed.
- Electrical system
Electrical problems, causing failure of power windows/radio and antenna.
- Steering › Rack and pinion
During vehicle operation the steering locks up periodically, as a result the rack and pinion needs to be replaced.*ak
- Unknown or other
'Service soon' warning light comes on at 70 m.p.h., and occasionally when vehicle started. *Dh
- Steering · Vehicle speed control
Vehicle hard to turn right in cold weather. *Dsh
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Plastic gear mechanism for power windows failed. *Sd
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle speed continuously increased. Driver pumped brake however,high idling persistent. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Vehicle speed control
Upon starting, placed into reverse gear, suddenly engine surged, then accelerated out of control, over powering brake. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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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