Model year record

1991 Cadillac Deville

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

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.

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.