1991 Cadillac Fleetwood
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood. Newest first.
Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
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.
Rear wheel brake cylinders too small to allow for proper braking.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith the power assist unit inoperative.
Remedy
Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.
Owner complaints
14 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire10 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Rear brakes went out due to fluid not getting to brakes, consumer has experienced previous brake failure, dealer can not repair brakes due to them being discontinued, consumer does not know how to get her brakes repaired since the part has been discontinued. *slc
- Tires › Tread/belt
Vogue p205/70r15955 tire separated. Mjs
- Vehicle speed control
When the cruise control IS set at 55 mph, speed starts increasing and would not disengage, even though driver stepped on the brakes and turned the off the switch. driver was able to turn off the ignition to stop the vehicle, avoiding a crash. A mechanic unhooked the cruise control system. The dealer was called about the problem. Please provide any further information. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Unknown or other
While driving down the highway at approximately 55mph engine check light came on and stayed on. Took vehicle to dealer and he was not able to find the cause. Dealer said it may be transmission problems. Had to get a catalytic converter at 50,000, and a master cylinder and new moter at 46,000. *Ak
- Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cable · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar · Vehicle speed control › Linkages
Steering column cable/the throttle cable and emergency brake cable, when car was built, cables were too close to the manifold, causing all three cables to melt. dealer comments, while repairs of rerouting cables are done. *Ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering column: driving approximately 70-75mph and noticed smoke coming from the top seam of the steering column in the air bag area. Pulled over, shut off vehicle and smoke ceased. Started up car and got up to 70mph, and it started smoking again in the same area. The smoke was coming from the steering column, but it seems to be in the air bag area. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed, causing accident.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
While driving at any speed vehicle will stall only when turning air conditioning on. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut
Right front strut failed. *Dh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
After driving 30 miles in stop and go traffic, brakes failed when stopping. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The vehicle has burned completely up due to an engine fire. This happened before the recall came out. Please describe. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Baffle comes a loose in the gas tank and stops the flow of fuel to the engine. tt
- Air bags › Frontal · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
In accident 12:00 position at unknown speed drivers airbag did not deploy and both front seat belts did not hold. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Wheels
Right front wheel locked up vehicle went into a spin. No response from anti lock brakes. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel line failure
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel line failure
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
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
Every Cadillac Fleetwood model year
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