1993 Cadillac Fleetwood
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1993 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.
The passenger side air bag can experience an inflator ignition delay in the event of an accident. This does not comply with fmvss 208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the inflator ignition IS delayed in an accident, theair bag may be late in deploying, resulting in increased risk of injury tothe passenger seat occupant.
Remedy
Replace the passenger side air bags.
Owner complaints
32 complaints5 involved a crash1 involved a fire7 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
I am owner #2 of this vehicle. the manufacturer discontinued making the intake manifold for the vehicle. cadillac dealerships claim there are no nos parts, the main aftermarket manufacturers do not make replacements because it would not be profitable to do so. the used part recyclers in my area…
I am owner #2 of this vehicle. the manufacturer discontinued making the intake manifold for the vehicle. cadillac dealerships claim there are no nos parts, the main aftermarket manufacturers do not make replacements because it would not be profitable to do so. the used part recyclers in my area either do not have the part or misrepresent the part claiming it IS for a fuel injected engine when it IS clearly for a carbureted engine. this IS bogus, the car runs beautifully, or did until this occurred, and now because I cannot get this one part, the car ends up in a junkyard. pitiful and wasteful, shame on gm/cadillac. *tr
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Upon opening the door it completely fell off, breaking the consumer' s leg. However, cadillac will do nothing to assist the consumer.*ak
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
After the consumer sat down in the drivers seat, with his left leg outside of the vehicle, as he began to close the door, it broke away from the door assembly hinges and landed on the consumers leg causing injury. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicle was idling in neutral gear. The engine caught on fire and blew a hole in the motor. *ak the police officer that was dispatched to the scene looked under the vehicle and noticed a large hole in the right front side of the oil pan. he then observed about a quart of oil on the ground. In…
Vehicle was idling in neutral gear. The engine caught on fire and blew a hole in the motor. *ak the police officer that was dispatched to the scene looked under the vehicle and noticed a large hole in the right front side of the oil pan. he then observed about a quart of oil on the ground. In his opinion, the cause of the fire was due to low oil which caused the engine to come apart and run through the oil pan. *ph. The mechanic stated the problem may have been caused by the automatic transmission fluid. *jb
- Unknown or other
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- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Consumer states that the seat belt on the driver and passanger seat do not work properly.cadillac manufactory was contacted. nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Customer states car dies when turning or coming to a stop, car alsovery hard to restart, must wait several minutes before restarting. *tt
- Unknown or other
Dashboard has numerous deep cracks across entire surface, consumer IS concerned about cracks around the passenger's airbag.*ak *yh
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's seatbelt does not retract fully when unbuckled. Part was repaired 6 months ago, did not remedy problem.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring · Steering › Column locking › Anti-theft device
Alarm went off at night, consumer shut alarm off with key, back door would not unlock and interior lights would not go off, there was a clicking sound in both back doors. To dealer who replaced electrical wiring in left rear door, said it was scorched. *Ak *slc
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
This IS the second time a seat belt retractor has failed. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The seat belt retractor would not retract and secure the belt. *mjs
- Air bags › Frontal · Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Consumer was rearended by a vehicle that was going at approximately 65 mph. At impact, both driver's and passenger's seatbacks fell into a reclining position, causing back injuries. Both passengers had seatbelts on. *ak both air bags failed to deploy during the accident. *yh
- Tires › Tread/belt
Consumerwas traveling about 75mph on highway and heard a noise. he was able to pull over to the shoulders, and right rear tire tread separated from the tire. toyo, p225/75r15 800plus series, dot cxr318v276. there was extensive damage to vehicle. there were no injuries.*ak toyo paid in full and the customer states that toyo was fair and responsible no farther claim. *yh
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The driver seatbelt wont retract due to the retractor being inoperative which wont properly restraint the driver in event of a crash which may lead to injuries. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Battery holder cable disconnected, causing acid to leak from the battery. dealer replaced battery at conumser's cost. prolbem has not reoccurred. please provide further information.*ak
- Seat belts
Driver's seat belt mechanism spring disintegrated in the housing, causing the seatbelt to become inoperative, which won't protect the occupant in event of a crash. currently, passenger's seatbelt IS having the same problem. please provide further information. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
A design flaw caused shoulder seat belt retractor to fail. Yh
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision hitting a brick wall in which the driver's/ or passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The shoulder portion of the seat belt on the driver's side seat does not retract. shoulder part of the belt IS hanging out of the retractor. dealership and customer service has been contacted. The belt was replaced at owner's expense. Please provide any further information. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline · Suspension › Front
Vehicles front wheels hop when turning, typical for model due to design of the suspension system. Ms
- Air bags · Vehicle speed control
The vehicle was stopped at the bank. upon putting the car in gear the throttle immediately depressed without ever being touched. the car accelerated on its own locked in a turning position. the brakes would not work, the steering would not respond, and you could not turn off the engine or change gear. the car hit the side of the bank and a tree at about 34-40 mph and the airbags did not deploy.
- Electrical system › Ignition · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Exterior lighting · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Structure › Body › Trunk lid
Trunk latch failed.
- Tires › Tread/belt
Vogue tires have excessive weathering.
- Seat belts
The passenger's side automatic seat belt frays during normal use due to the design of the belts. *ak
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.
- 45812Instrument panel pad glare (replace pad).
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
- 37951Wiper chatter during cold weather.
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