Model year record

1992 Cadillac Deville

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 183 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
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly20110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine11138,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline11—
Air bags: frontal975,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip9126,000 mi
Vehicle speed control8—
Electrical system: starter assembly5—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system5—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder5—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders4—
Structure: body: bumpers4—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3—
Electrical system: ignition3—
Power train: automatic transmission371,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly3123,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3—
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal2—
Fuel system, gasoline2—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft260,800 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing2—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments2—
Structure: frame and members2—
Suspension: front: shock absorber2—
Unknown or other2—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2—
Air bags1—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1152,470 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Engine1108,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling171,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Equipment1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Exterior lighting1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Power train1108,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines160,800 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—

The 1991 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has about 1.5 times 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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