1995 Cadillac Fleetwood
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood. Newest first.
The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could result in a fracture of the wheel studs causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The lower control arm ball joint can loosen, fatigue, and separate from the front suspension knuckle resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the lower control arm ball joint loosens, fatigues and separates from the front suspension knuckle, it could cause loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
These vehicles were produced with an improperly adjusted transmission shift control linkage. This does not meet with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: it may be possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed increasing the risk of a vehicle accident resulting from the unintended movement of a parked vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will adjust the shift control linkage system.
These vehicles fail to conform to fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems." at low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of a failure of the trottle return spring, if there IS excessive friction in the pedal assembly, the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
Owner complaints
18 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
The consumer stated that he received a recall back in 1999, it dealt with having the ball joints and knuckles replaced. he stated that at that time, his dealer told him that there was nothing wrong with his vehicle and that everything was ok. now 20,000 miles later, he finds that the nut has…
The consumer stated that he received a recall back in 1999, it dealt with having the ball joints and knuckles replaced. he stated that at that time, his dealer told him that there was nothing wrong with his vehicle and that everything was ok. now 20,000 miles later, he finds that the nut has chewed the cotter key off and in half. he stated when he took the vehicle to the dealer and showed it to them, they said they did not have to repair it. the consumer stated that he could have been killed, because he IS traveling up and down the highway, and his wheel was about to come off. he stated that the dealers name IS van trow olds and cadillac dealer, it IS located at 2015 louisville avenue monroe, la 318 387 2021. he states all he wants IS his vehicle repaired, where they did not repair it before. *nm the consumer had the faulty nut in the ball joints repaired by a different dealer prior to meeting with the van-trow dealership. *la *jb
- Unknown or other
During the day the instrument panel IS very hard to see. light starts out being bright and slowly goes dim. instrument panel at night doesn't affect the driver. cadillac was contacted. *ak consumer also states that sometimes she's not able to see how fast the vehicle IS being driven. *scc
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
While backing out of dealership consumer lost all control of vehicle. Consumer had to step on brakes to stop vehicle. Contacted dealer. *Ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Vehicle was not moving when driver's side of vehicle dropped. Lower ball joint had broken. Repaired at dealership.*ak consumer stated that the tapered part of the the ball joint was never pulled tight in the taper in the spindle, the taper in the spindle IS egg shaped and hollow from moving around. *slc
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
While driving at 68 mph on route 35E 40 miles south of dallas, texas, the right front wheel came off the car. all five of the lug studs sheared of at the face of the rotor assembly. the tire wedged against the lowest rear part of the fender well which resulted in a clean cut through the tire…
While driving at 68 mph on route 35E 40 miles south of dallas, texas, the right front wheel came off the car. all five of the lug studs sheared of at the face of the rotor assembly. the tire wedged against the lowest rear part of the fender well which resulted in a clean cut through the tire sidewall. I was travelling in the right hand lane and was able to bring the car to a safe stop on the right shoulder of the road. the tire traveled about 350 yards across the right hand drainage area and stopped in a cultivated field about 100 yards from where I stopped the car. the tire had been put on the car about three weeks prior to this incident and had been torqued to the manufacturers specifications of 100 ft/lbs. the rotor required replacement along with the shield that IS installed behind the rotor. the right front quarter panel (fender) will require extensive work or replacement. cadillac has said that the lug nuts were overtorqued at some point. it IS my opinion that the studs failed because of the material that was used in manufacture. I feel that failures of this type are serious because of potential turnovers and damage that may result to other vehicles by the loose wheel.*ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint · Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
While driving 15 months ago left front wheel fell off. also, while driving on june 18,2001, front left wheel feel off vehicle with no prior warning. When stopping vehicle it fell on the ground. Contact dealer. Dealer stated it just happened. *Ak consumer also mentions recalls 96v019 and 96v018, possibly relating to problem along with the recall 96v245 regarding lugs, nuts, and bolts. *Slc
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
While vehicle was parked in driveway vehicle caught fire for unknown reasons and was considered to be a total loss. please provide any additional information/attachments. * note: consumer stated that this event occurred after first time he used traction button in vehicle.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
While travelling on a slight incline at 40 mph, the brakes failed completely. the car had to be turned into a gas station and had the engine cutoff to halt the vehicle as it hit a curb 40 yards from the street. the dealership was called, but offered no assistance. the mc was replaced by another mechanic.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's seat belt not locking properly. dealer notified, and replaced seat belt on two occasions, and problem still occurring. Please provide further detials. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
During vehicle collision violent deployment of air bags which split from force caused injury to consumers (arms). Mjs
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Vehicle speed control
While driving applied the brakes and the throttle was wide open which caused an accident. This IS recall 95v082000. Vehicle also has extended stopping distance when applying the brakes. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
It IS very difficult to move column shift lever from park to drive or reverse.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Owner states while using high beam lights at night, they wont shut off automaticly, blinding oncoming drivers. *ak *jb
- Electrical system › Ignition
The vehicle stalls/hesitates/stumbles when you are driving the vehicle. tt
- Structure › Body › Trunk lid
While driving the vehicle the trunk pops open. tt
- Visibility › Windshield
There IS a reflection from the dash on the windshield, which cuts down on the driver's visibility. tt
- Unknown or other
Dashboard reflects into windshield, causing distortions of view. *skd
- Seats
Driver's seat sits 2-3 inches from center of steering wheel, causing difficulty with brake/accelerator pedals and steering. *skd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear wheel separation
Gm notified odi that they are conducting a recall to retorque the wheel lug nuts on vehicles built between august and september of 1995.it IS anticipated that most vehicles will require the wheel lug nuts to be retorqued to 135 n.m(100 lb. Ft.).customers who have had all four of their tires and wheels rotated should…
Gm notified odi that they are conducting a recall to retorque the wheel lug nuts on vehicles built between august and september of 1995.it IS anticipated that most vehicles will require the wheel lug nuts to be retorqued to 135 n.m(100 lb. Ft.).customers who have had all four of their tires and wheels rotated should have properly torqued lug nuts.however, gm IS offering customers who have had their tires and wheels rotated the option of returning to their dealer for this repair or completing and returning an owner reply card included with their recall notice.this engineering analysis IS closed.
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
- 10208027This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10171318This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 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.
- 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 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.
- 10157018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 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.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10114947This 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.
- 10114924This 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.
- 10113443This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10019202Missing camshaft intermediate drive shaft plug - service vme.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 603086Some vehicles experience engine miss/ poor driveability symptoms.
- 54332Experiencing engine noise.
- 54328Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning.
- 52601Engine noise (install valve stem oil seal).
- 52554Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing).
- 52106Water in air pump and/or dtc p0410, p0412, p1415, p1416, p0100, p0101, p0102 and dtc 48 (install air pump service kit).
- 52105Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing).
- 51502Transmission fluid leak from pump body/replace bushing.
- 51354Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing).
- 45812Instrument panel pad glare (replace pad).
- 41081Remote keyless entry jamming when vehicle IS in owner's garage(replace rke module).
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