1993 Cadillac Deville
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 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
92 complaints9 involved a crash15 involved a fire9 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc) · Engine
As a disabled vietnam military veteran my 1993 cadillac sedan deville when driving on the highway or anyplace will shut down the engine with no warning. Looking for answers to why. This IS very dangerous
- Power train
The engine fell out the engine craddle broke lose from the frame it rusted through the rest of the car has no rust and IS in perfect condition.thank god I had just gotton of the highway and it happened stpped at the stop sign.do I have any recourse .
- Air bags › Frontal
Purchased 2003 cadillac dhs from coast cadillac, the next month we had to get a new engine from rancho motors. less than a year after that we had to get a new computer. my husband had a car accident on july 4, 2009 where he hit another vehicle, air bags did not deploy. aaa adjuster came to…
Purchased 2003 cadillac dhs from coast cadillac, the next month we had to get a new engine from rancho motors. less than a year after that we had to get a new computer. my husband had a car accident on july 4, 2009 where he hit another vehicle, air bags did not deploy. aaa adjuster came to diamond car collision in hesperia and stated the car was not totaled. I requested a second opinion and they said they could not total the vehicle. the vehicle was in an accident in 2007 where it was rear ended and sustained major damage. now the sensor IS not sending a signal to engine cooling fan and the car runs hot. noone has been able to find the problem. in the last 3 months we smell a strong scent of fuel or fumes. the right passenger door lock has problems. the windows have been repaired on numerious occasions. we had to fix the transmission twice and the motor mount IS not leveled properly from repairs of july 4, 2009. Gas mileage indicator does not work properly. I will be reporting this to dept of automotive repairs and filing a complait against aaa insurance. they repaired the vehiicle twice and knew of the safety problems with airbags yet were not willing to total car. we have had nothing but ongoing proplems since we purchased vehicvle and accidents that occured. my husband was not at fault but we sustained inuries during the accident. also dept of automotive repair wanted to come inspect but owner talked my husband into dropping the claim I reported and told him he would do extra work if he didnt call. I feel that their has been some fraudulent incidents that have occured during our lifetime with the 2003 dhs vehicle. my husband IS disabled and we can not afford a vehicle and all repairs. *kb
- Structure › Frame and members
Was driving in a 25mph zone when both rear engine cradle mounts broke loose causing the engine to drop effecting steering of said car. had this been on a highway, serious injury could have resulted. *Tr
- Power train › Axle assembly
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 cadillac deville. the vehicle has been burning and leaking a large amount of oil. the contact always noticed oil spots on the ground after the vehicle was parked. if the vehicle IS driven for a while, smoke will appear from the bottom of the vehicle, rather than the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 cadillac deville. the vehicle has been burning and leaking a large amount of oil. the contact always noticed oil spots on the ground after the vehicle was parked. if the vehicle IS driven for a while, smoke will appear from the bottom of the vehicle, rather than the hood. the failure has also caused the air conditioner to stop working. a warning indicator illuminated and read, "stop.turn off engine". a mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the oil was coming from a line underneath the vehicle from an unspecified hose. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number 94v199000 (power train:axle assembly), although the failures were identical. the failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 91,000.
- Power train › Axle assembly
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 cadillac deville. occasionally, the contact smelled a strange odor and the vehicle began smoking and leaking transaxle fluid from the cooling line. he stated that he normally drives 1 or 2 miles, but after driving 60 miles between 55-60 mph, the smell, smoking, and…
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 cadillac deville. occasionally, the contact smelled a strange odor and the vehicle began smoking and leaking transaxle fluid from the cooling line. he stated that he normally drives 1 or 2 miles, but after driving 60 miles between 55-60 mph, the smell, smoking, and leaking worsened. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number 94v199000 (power train:axle assembly). the current mileage was 110,000 and failure mileage was 1,000.
- Power train › Axle assembly · Service brakes, hydraulic · Structure
Consumer complaint regarding 1993 cadillac deville which was repaired with 9 defective brake part by mechanic. *Kb after brake repair were made the consumer's vehicle shook severely. the vehicle was taken to cadillac and it was determined that midas used defective parts. the consumer claims the…
Consumer complaint regarding 1993 cadillac deville which was repaired with 9 defective brake part by mechanic. *Kb after brake repair were made the consumer's vehicle shook severely. the vehicle was taken to cadillac and it was determined that midas used defective parts. the consumer claims the midas buys foreign parts that are defective and not test or approved by an outside source. the consumer had the defective brake parts in his possession. r/f inner joint axle bent. the dealer replaced the right front axle assembly. the engine mounts broke. *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
I own a 1993 cadillac devillei own a 1993 cadillac deville. I know that this vehicle IS more than 10 year old, but I still believe a glairing and significant safety issue exists with this model and that issue IS: *ak when there IS 3 gallons or less of gasoline in the fuel tank, as indicated by…
I own a 1993 cadillac devillei own a 1993 cadillac deville. I know that this vehicle IS more than 10 year old, but I still believe a glairing and significant safety issue exists with this model and that issue IS: *ak when there IS 3 gallons or less of gasoline in the fuel tank, as indicated by the digital fuel meter, any long sweeping turn (especially to the right) will cause the motor to unexpectedly stop due to fuel starvation. when the motor stops, the power steering also stops functioning and the result can be loss of control by the driver or an accident due to panic. now that I know it may occur any time the fuel IS low, I look for it. I've experienced it many times but, it's still disconcerting when it occurs.
- Structure › Body › Door
The consumer noticed that the rear passenger door did not open from the inside of the vehicle. also, the child safety lock was not on. the consumer will contact the dealership about this issue. *ak *sc *jb
- Structure › Frame and members
I just came off I70 when I was making a right hand turn==the washers holding the cradle mounts on the rear of the cradle pulled thrpugh the cradle itself rendering the engine tranny assembly on the ground the steering pulled out of its sleeve and had no steering the exhaust pipe also separated due to the drooping of the cradle on the ground. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
Requested information regarding a recall on 1993 cadillac deville. *ph the consumer visited the progressive insurance official web site and found information regarding a recall on his vehicle: recall notice 94v199000, axle assembly. the consumer IS requesting any information regarding this recall including the date and gm recall number. *Mr *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
There exists a design flaw in the cadillac deville's. Mine IS a 1993 model but I have been told by the dealer that it IS a consistent flaw within the deville line. It requires the replacement of the oil pan, oil gaskets, and oil seals anywhere from 2 to 3 years. I had mine replaced five times in…
There exists a design flaw in the cadillac deville's. Mine IS a 1993 model but I have been told by the dealer that it IS a consistent flaw within the deville line. It requires the replacement of the oil pan, oil gaskets, and oil seals anywhere from 2 to 3 years. I had mine replaced five times in ten years. Besides the cost, the potential for damage to the engine and possibility for the car to create damage to others IS beyond measure. Cadillac has been contacted and does nothing about the recall because they do not consider it a safety defect. They keep changing the design of the oil pan and gaskets but to no avail. Can anything be done about this obvious fraud being perpetrated among cadillac deville owners. Who knows the number of repairs that are paid for yearly do to an obvious and known defect. If you can't help can you refer this to someone who can? Thank you!*jb
- Structure › Frame and members
While driving, engine dropped from the vehicle, damaging the steering column, and causing consumer to lose control. dealer determined engine cradle failure as cause.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Consumer states that when key IS in the ignition sometimes the vehicle will not start. Consumer has to try turning ignition 3 or 4 times before vehicle will start.*ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
While driving , the vehicle began to smoke, the consumer pulled over and discovered oil was leaking from the engine block and the trans axle coolant hose was also leaking. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who refused to repair it, the dealer stated there were too many leaks in too many places.…
While driving , the vehicle began to smoke, the consumer pulled over and discovered oil was leaking from the engine block and the trans axle coolant hose was also leaking. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who refused to repair it, the dealer stated there were too many leaks in too many places. The consumer repaired the problems himself. The consumer stated the manufacturer should have taken responsibility for the repairs since there was a recall regarding the same year, make and model. *jb
- Structure › Body › Bumpers
The fender just cracked or broke into two halves and has to be replaced. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/1202 cut over to artemis**768338
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Smoke emitted from under the hood, and the entire vehicle caught on fire.*jb
- Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
While changing a tire, the jack collapsed and crumbled, consumer IS now unable to use the jack. Dealer notified.*ak *yh
- Vehicle speed control
When vehicle IS warmed up it will take off as if consumer's foot IS on gas pedal, when the consumer taps the brake the vehicle will slow down, this problem only occurs when the weather IS 90+ degrees outside and high humidity. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer has been attempting to get assistance from gm regarding ABS brake repairs, consumer states gm had recalled many gm cars and trucks for the problem, however this vehicle was not included, consumer was only given a certificate to use when buying a new car, consumer can not afford to buy a new car and wants assistance with these repairs. *slc
- Structure › Body › Bumpers
SUV and pickup trucks should be modified to watch bumpers of all passenger cars.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Vehicle speed control
Car suddenly accelerates like cruise control engages(cruise control IS off) and unable to disengage by appling brakes.dealer has been unable to determine exact cause.latest incident happened while turning corner, causing car to accelerate while foot was on brake and cross over center line,sliding…
Car suddenly accelerates like cruise control engages(cruise control IS off) and unable to disengage by appling brakes.dealer has been unable to determine exact cause.latest incident happened while turning corner, causing car to accelerate while foot was on brake and cross over center line,sliding in gravel, striking tree on opposent side of roadway. The tps has been replaced twice and the ecm and ignition lock replaced once.*ak
- Tires
While going 65 mph tire (right front) blew out. care shimmy when driving. dealer recommend four new tires.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Tank IS prone to rust out due to design of tank fuel IS allowed to settle below petcock(petcock designed above bottom of tank) allows water to settle and rust tank.tank rusted out while driving at approx 45mph allowing gas to spill out onto the hot engine.had to pull off rd and use fire extingisher…
Tank IS prone to rust out due to design of tank fuel IS allowed to settle below petcock(petcock designed above bottom of tank) allows water to settle and rust tank.tank rusted out while driving at approx 45mph allowing gas to spill out onto the hot engine.had to pull off rd and use fire extingisher as a precaution to a fire.these tanks have also been known to come from the factory (yr1999-2001) already rusting.kawasaki has in some cases replaced tanks under warrantee and done nothing in others that were still under warrrantee. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission does not shift into gear. dealer will inspect vehicle.*ak ignition coil failed and was replaced. the fuel injection system computer failed and was replaced. the miliage on odometer had been altered by the salesman. *Yh
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
- 10010847Service engine soon light on and chuggle or surge. Diagnostic trouble code p0741 or diagnostic trouble code 39 (tcc stuck off).
- 100063324.0L L47, 4.6L LD8 L37 engine water pump cover p/n 12571913- thermostat loose. Also including model 2003 cadillac eldorado.
- 10004769This bulletin IS being issued to inform dealers of enhancements to crankcase, oil distribution plate and oil pan sealing by using rtv sealant.
- 606086Some customers may complain about a engine cold / knock / tick noise.
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
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