Model year record

1993 Cadillac Deville

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 123 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 slip13—
Vehicle speed control8—
Power train: automatic transmission7—
Power train: axle assembly785,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4—
Unknown or other4—
Air bags: frontal396,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine3111,234 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3—
Structure: body: bumpers380,000 mi
Structure: frame and members3126,554 mi
Suspension: front3—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut3—
Electrical system: ignition: switch2137,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2—
Seats2—
Tires2—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2—
Air bags1—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)1—
Engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Power train1113,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1129,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Steering1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure1129,000 mi
Structure: body: door1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—

The 1992 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1994 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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