Model year record

1991 Cadillac Deville

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 105 owner complaints on file.

Cadillac Deville, 1985–1993 generation
Pictured: the 1985–1993 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V199000

Power train: axle assembly

Component
Power train: axle assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
403,273
Reported to NHTSA
1994-10-13
Owners notified
1994-11-28

Defect description

THE UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE TRANSAXLE END OF THE LINE ASSEMBLY.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINE TO THE TRANSAXLE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip20—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline7—
Power train: automatic transmission4—
Air bags: frontal3—
Electrical system3110,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine3105,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline3105,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Vehicle speed control3105,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2—
Fuel/propulsion system250,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Service brakes, electric2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump250,000 mi
Unknown or other2—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Air bags1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Engine150,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1135,696 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Exterior lighting1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Latches/locks/linkages1110,000 mi
Power train1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering1—
Tires1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1992 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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All Cadillac Deville recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.