1994 Cadillac Deville
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
127 complaints10 involved a crash8 involved a fire9 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Structure › Body
The trunk does not open from the inside or out, with key or without, malfunction or defect in assembly of vehicle. I took the auto to the dealership (turlock - smith chevrolet cadillac, inc.) and was charged for them to look at the problem and they attempted to break into the trunk without success.…
The trunk does not open from the inside or out, with key or without, malfunction or defect in assembly of vehicle. I took the auto to the dealership (turlock - smith chevrolet cadillac, inc.) and was charged for them to look at the problem and they attempted to break into the trunk without success. According to the dealership I was told this model year has a problem with this defective issues. There IS no way to get into trunk without dis assembly. Basically breaking in to the trunk and rebuilding the entire lock down assembly. I am extremely depressed, I can do nothing about problem other than re-assble the whole mess cadillac created by this malfunctioning issue.
- Electrical system
We have a 1994 cadillac concours . The engine just shuts off sometimes. restarts easily. We were almost broadsided due to this !!!!!!!!!!!! it doesn't do it all the time maybe once a day or maybe once every 4 days. *Tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed at 63,000 miles. Vehicle had very "light" use for first 10 years. When purchased in 2004, only hat 47,000 miles. well serviced, very well taken care of. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Gasket and seal failure on 1994 cadillac deville concours:oil pan, crankshaft, block half seal, oil filter plate. *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle did not stop. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the left front brake line rusted through and the brake fluid had drained out. all four brake rods needed to be replaced. updated 11/09/06.*jb
- Seat belts
Dt*: the contact stated that the seat belt would not unlatch trapping a passenger until the seat belt was cut. the local dealer was contacted who referred the contact to nhtsa to file a complaint. updated 08/23/06. *Jb updated 08/25/06. *Jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
1994 cadillac deville concours literally burned to the ground in my driveway. Hadn't been driven in over 15 hours. The car was in perfect mechanical condition. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling · Vehicle speed control
1994 cadillac deville had the following repairs performed: spark plug wire set, the ecu and map sensor, the ac compressor and the water pump belt.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer stated that the engine would miss and failed to return normal idle speed. the vehicle maintained about…
1994 cadillac deville had the following repairs performed: spark plug wire set, the ecu and map sensor, the ac compressor and the water pump belt.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer stated that the engine would miss and failed to return normal idle speed. the vehicle maintained about 50 mph without the consumers foot on the accelerator pedal. noises were heard coming from the engine. the engine would not return to idle when the operators foot was removed from the accelerator pedal. the consumer would have to pat the accelerator pedal once or twice to get it to return to idle. *sc the consumer had t o purchase a water pump belt. *Jb
- Air bags › Frontal
Dt: driver hit a hole with front 2 tires in the rain and the air bags deployed on both driver and passenger sides. When air bags deployed they busted, and hurt the driver. He had to go to hospital. driver was in construction area. Insurance company totaled the car. Manufacturer says they are…
Dt: driver hit a hole with front 2 tires in the rain and the air bags deployed on both driver and passenger sides. When air bags deployed they busted, and hurt the driver. He had to go to hospital. driver was in construction area. Insurance company totaled the car. Manufacturer says they are not responsible for air bags not deploying, and will not pay for car. The vin # IS [xxx]. *ak *sb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Air bags
While driving at approximately 15 mph in a rain storm consumer ran over a large hole in the street which was about to be filled with concrete, and air bag deployed inadvertently. driver and passenger were injured. *Ak *tc
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Upon reversing out of a parking lot vehicle suddenly experienced brake failure. The pedal went to the floor ,but failed to stop the vehicle. consumer pumped the brake pedal. vehicle slowly stopped by itself because of the low speed being driven. vehicle was flat bedded to a dealership. They indicated that the brake lines were rusted and the brake fluid poured out. The rusted brake lines were replaced.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Oil leak in engine for 1994 cadillac concourse-- we have an oil leak as a result of the manufacturer not using gaskets for oil pan and separate engine parts. the expense IS quite costly and would not be necessary if the gaskets had been originally been installed. there have been no injuries or fire, but fire could occur because of the leak. *la
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The brake line rusted. when pressure was applied to the brake pedal, a hole blew out of the brake line. the dealer patched the hole but the problem continued. please provide details. *ph the vehicle had been towed four times. *ph *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Head bolts ripped out of the block at a cost of $2,500. the work IS not guaranteed because if the inserts did not work cadillac only alloy's one fix if the head bolts rip our again they instruct you to throw the motor out even though it runs well. but they do not sell just the engine block you…
Head bolts ripped out of the block at a cost of $2,500. the work IS not guaranteed because if the inserts did not work cadillac only alloy's one fix if the head bolts rip our again they instruct you to throw the motor out even though it runs well. but they do not sell just the engine block you must buy the entire motor and you must take out the motor our to do the head gaskets with a special jack that must be placed under the car so the motor can be removed from underneath!!!!*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While driving the vehicle at 60mph air conditioner stopped working, a couple minutes later consumer noticed a black smoke large flames under the hood. Applied the brake to stop vehicle, to pull out the road, pedal went all way down and no brake at all. Vehicle was stopped with emergency brake.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The brake line burst, due to rust. *Ts *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving the vehicle stalled out and died without warning causing loss of vehicle control. The dealer has repaired the vehicle.
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Battery keeps going out while driving or when at idle, and could cause an accident. Cause unknown. dealer notified. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Fuel pump located in the fuel tank shorted out and caused a blown fuse. Dealer and manufacturer were notified, upon examination the wires were found to be pinched due to poor design. *Ak *nlm
- Air bags · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Suspension
Vehicle's service ride control warning light illuminated, dealer stated that the computer controlled ride compensation system had failed. *tt
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
While traveling and without any indication consumer noticed steering wheel smoking. Vehicle was serviced, and technician indicated that wiring harness behind steering wheel was burning. *Ak *yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Head bolts worked loose and stripped at 65000 miles. Dealer repaired bad bolts. Did nothing about other bolts. At 92000 miles an additional 9 bolts had worked loose causing cooling system failure. Cadillac has made 3 changes to recommended service procedure to now repair all head bolts. The…
Head bolts worked loose and stripped at 65000 miles. Dealer repaired bad bolts. Did nothing about other bolts. At 92000 miles an additional 9 bolts had worked loose causing cooling system failure. Cadillac has made 3 changes to recommended service procedure to now repair all head bolts. The original repair at 65000 miles was defective. This engine design seems to have a design defect. There a a number of similar problems listed for the 1994 seville which has the same engine as this car. nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle was diagnosed with an oil leak in the engine block. Dealer contacted. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a pole at 10 mph or less. driver's air bag did not deploy. dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission failed on highway at 60mph and started smoking. transmission was stuck in 1ST gear, and fluid was leaking out fast. dealer was notified, and has to replace transmission again due to casing around transmission being cracked.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Erratic turn signal operation
- Dash trim separation
A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further expenditure of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
- Dash trim piece separation
There is no summary currently available
- Brake light switch
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
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 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.
- 10005549Revised hvac blower motor installation procedure.
- 10004769This bulletin IS being issued to inform dealers of enhancements to crankcase, oil distribution plate and oil pan sealing by using rtv sealant.
- 6088914Engine oil leaks along the upper to lower crankcase joint.
- 4021000Unknown
- 4020101Unknown
- 606086Some customers may complain about a engine cold / knock / tick noise.
- 602983Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow.
- 601908Conditions regarding dtc code P039, torgue converter clutch engagement, may set when driving up a slight grade after a cold start.
- 54348Comments that the heated seats have become inoperative.
- 54328Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning.
- 54195Comments of a rattle/loose noise from front of vehicle when driving over bumps.
- 54065Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- 53008Comments about front door auxiliary wheather strip being loose or not fully seated.
- 52564Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror.
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 45854Remote keyless entry (rke) jamming when vehicle IS in owner's garage (replace rke module).*sd
- 45853Engine cranks but will not start - no fuel pressure (replace module fuel level sender and jumper harness).
- 41081Remote keyless entry jamming when vehicle IS in owner's garage(replace rke module).
- 41073Rubbing noise withe the front wheels turned to the full lock position (cut out notch in wheelhouse liner and/or trim corner of wheelhouse extention).
- 39818Front doors may not stay open on slight grade.
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
- 39296Extended crank time after cold soak.
- 39291Excessive twist or flexing of the rear compartment lid when closing from the side.
- 39277Windshield wiper blade chatter.
- 39073Automatic doors lock when ignition switch turned off.
- 37938Rubbing noise when the front wheels turned to the full lock position.
- 37841A/c compressor moan noise under light acceleration.
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