1991 Cadillac Deville
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1991 Cadillac Deville. Newest first.
The upper transaxle oil cooler hose can pull out of the crimped coupling at the transaxle end of the line assembly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of separation of the coupling, an oil leak can occur which, when exposed to an ignition source, could result in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new upper transaxle oil cooler line to the transaxle.
Owner complaints
87 complaints8 involved a crash9 involved a fire8 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
Vehicle started leaking fuel underneath at the nylon fuel line. I had it repaired and it started leaking in a different location. apparently the entire line IS faulty and I cannot even seem to find a replacement. fire hazard!
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
I had no idea this vehicle was under recall I actually own a 1984 cadillac sedan deville, it had a gas leak which rotted out the timing chain casing, and knocked teeth down into the gear box. I just realized this car was recalled because of the fuel leaks and the rotting parts under the engine…
I had no idea this vehicle was under recall I actually own a 1984 cadillac sedan deville, it had a gas leak which rotted out the timing chain casing, and knocked teeth down into the gear box. I just realized this car was recalled because of the fuel leaks and the rotting parts under the engine compartment. I paid nearly 6,000 in 2004 thinking I was buying a great collector one time previous owner. Then I ended up with a lemon, I stored it cause I see they sell for around 35K fixed up. But I believe this should still be covered under the recall the engine and fuel pump work.
- Electrical system · Latches/locks/linkages
TL* the contact owns a 1991 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle's door locking mechanism was faulty, which allowed the doors to open independently while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the locks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 110,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Fuel system, gasoline · Vehicle speed control
My 1991 cadillac deville has had a problem (as had the 1985 cadillac) with sudden acceleration/engine racing. this IS most noticeable when the car IS stopped at a signal or stop sign. though my foot will be firmly on the brake pedal, the car engine races and then the car lurches forward.…
My 1991 cadillac deville has had a problem (as had the 1985 cadillac) with sudden acceleration/engine racing. this IS most noticeable when the car IS stopped at a signal or stop sign. though my foot will be firmly on the brake pedal, the car engine races and then the car lurches forward. my solution? I keep a good distance behind the car in front of me to prevent the lurching into the car in front. I am concerned that this will at some point cause an accident, whether it IS parking the car or when the foot IS off the brake momentarily or when the foot IS on the gas pedal. have there been recalls issued for this problem on this car, especially, as I have not owned the 1985 car for a couple of years? do you know of any solutions to this disturbing problem. any feedback would be appreciated. *Tr
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Power steering pump overheats & leaks. Replaced twice. Returned to mechanic 4/2/08 for 3RD replacement. Pump got so hot the dipstick melted. *tr
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling
At the end of short 20 mile trip as I was pulling into the driveway, I noticed smoke & flames coming out of hood / engine. The action of driving, parking and fire was simultaneous. I can not say for certain the order in which the three events happened. the engine was on fire. I left the car in…
At the end of short 20 mile trip as I was pulling into the driveway, I noticed smoke & flames coming out of hood / engine. The action of driving, parking and fire was simultaneous. I can not say for certain the order in which the three events happened. the engine was on fire. I left the car in park at the end of driveway went inside the home and had my son called the police and fire ( 911 ). By this time there was thick smoke and flames coming out of car. Initially the smoke was white which later turned to black. The smoke was accompanied with regular flames and occasional flare ups. The hood was locked up as well and the police and fire fighters were unable to open the hood. The entire engine compartment, including all plastic parts, majority metal components, engine head, electrical systems, cooling system, and other major components are burned up. The front instrument panel, parts of the roof cover, engine hood, front bumper, side fenders, grill etc. IS also burned up. Under carriage in the engine compartment IS burned up as well. The car IS total loss and beyond repairs. *jb
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
The ignition was turned off and the window lock switch failed, consumers grandchild was sticking her head out the window when all of a sudden the childs neck and head were being squeezed between the window and frame, child suffered minor injuries.*yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
The vehicle was driven four miles, the vehicle was parked at the time it caught fire. The fire department indicated that the problem could have been cooling fan. Dealer contacted. nlm per inspection, they found the hot spot was on the left hand side of the vehicle where the fender and the tire…
The vehicle was driven four miles, the vehicle was parked at the time it caught fire. The fire department indicated that the problem could have been cooling fan. Dealer contacted. nlm per inspection, they found the hot spot was on the left hand side of the vehicle where the fender and the tire had been consumed by the fire. also the fire was so hot that it fused the hood to the radiator and the firemen had to use special instruments to completely douse the flames. scc
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
When vehicle has about 7 gallons of gas, and when making a hard right turn or going up hills, vehicle will shut off completely. Contacted dealer, and dealer noted that intake valve in tank was not registering that there was fuel.*ak *slc
- Power train
Vehicle takes off when started in neutral, could this cause the ecm to become out of whack, sometime wile the car IS being driven normally, it stalls and restarted in neutral vehicle takes off.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's side seat belt buckle does not function. It will not latch to fasten driver side seat belt. Contacted gm & they say it IS not covered under warranty. I feel this IS a safety issue & the car seat belt should not experience failure at only 47,000 miles. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control
Car was at complete stop: accelerator pedal goes to floor and takes off on its own.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Consumer was installing windshield washer fluid, and hood came down on her hands. She said that pneumatic supports for the hood were defective and inadequate for the weight of the hood. *Ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Consumer went to put windshield wiper fluid. Opened hood, and pneumatic hood supports which IS thin, and inadequate for s uch a heavy load, failed to hold, and came crashing down onto consumer's hand. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
The front brake pads are prematurely wearing out. also the brakes grind when applying the brakes on wet pavement. Cause unknown. Please give any further details. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Unknown or other
Upon acceleration whiletraveling down an incline engine check light/oil light and battery light illuminated when the vehicle cut off without any prior warning. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt failed to release consumer's grand child. sea tbelt buckle button would not release child. Was able to wiggle child out of safety belt. Dealer / mfr. Notified. Dealer did not want to know anything about the problem. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Ongoing problem with engine stalling whenever vehicle comes to a stop or makes a turn. vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on 14 occasions, and condition still occurring. Seeking help in nhtsa in this matter. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Intermiittently when brakes are applied in a panic stop, the vehicle swerves, resulting in extended stopping distances. tsb #315004 has been issued by the manufacturer. consumer has notified the manufacturer. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft · Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Had new bearing replaced on right front wheel on 3-26-99, wheel came off car while driving on 5-7-1999, all studs had broken off bearing and wheel came off. The part was made by federal-mogul corporation, and purchased thru carquest by davison automotive who installed it! I have the part, but…
Had new bearing replaced on right front wheel on 3-26-99, wheel came off car while driving on 5-7-1999, all studs had broken off bearing and wheel came off. The part was made by federal-mogul corporation, and purchased thru carquest by davison automotive who installed it! I have the part, but mechanic requests it .do I need to keep it to have it checked out? No one seems interested, this could have killed someone! I seem to be the only one taking it seriously, but dont know who to report to! Please respond, thank you. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS valve block/pressure modulator valve causing vehicle to pull servely when braking hard. vehicle still brakes normally under normal conditions. this IS a very dangerous combination because when you need the brakes most they can cause an accident.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Intermittent pull with a hard brake apply during non-abs stop. *mjs
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
When driving 45 miles mph and when removing foot from the accelerator pedal, vehicle continues to travel at 45 mph. Only after going a distance will the vehicle gradually reduce speed. Cause unknown. *ak
- Unknown or other
Engine check light comes on and stays on when driving on the highway and at night. The dealer has been contacted, and for two years they cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Driving at approximately 45mph consumer rearended another vehicle, driver's side airbag did not deploy which could have caused injuries. Dealer claimed that the bumper went underneath vehicle that was hit. *ak *ML
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel line failure
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- Fuel line failure
There is no summary currently available
- Engine compartment fires
There is no summary currently available
- Engine compartment fires
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
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