Model year record

1995 Cadillac Deville

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 197 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V110000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
483,477
Reported to NHTSA
2004-03-04
Owners notified
2004-06-02

Defect description

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, THE 1995 MODEL YEAR USES A UNIQUE UNDERHOOD FUEL RETURN LINE THAT MAY CRACK. CRACKING OF THE FUEL RAIL OR RETURN LINE TUBING CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL WITH A NEW STAINLESS STEEL FUEL RAIL. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A REVISED CHASSIS FUEL RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2004, FOR 1996-1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA VEHICLES. OWNERS OF 1995 CADILLACS AND 1996-1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA WERE SENT LETTERS ON AUGUST 6, 2004. ADDITIONAL LETTERS TO OWNERS WILL BE FORTHCOMING. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V115000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
102,627
Reported to NHTSA
1998-05-26
Owners notified
1998-09-28

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS CAN OCCUR DUE TO WATER INTRUSION.

Safety risk

DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR CASE OF THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) AND APPPLY A POTTING COMPOUND TO THE SDM CASE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR BODY.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline15
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1343,000 mi
Air bags: frontal8
Air bags7
Electrical system: wiring643,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline658,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly675,123 mi
Electrical system: ignition5
Engine and engine cooling: engine5140,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap5140,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery4
Power train: automatic transmission4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4
Exterior lighting: turn signal3
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail3170,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3115,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3
Steering3148,500 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3
Structure: body3
Wheels3
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module2
Electrical system2148,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine2124,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2
Power train261,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2133,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Structure: body: trunk lid2
Suspension2
Unknown or other2103,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1103,000 mi
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1103,000 mi
Equipment143,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Seats1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1103,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic193,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: frame and members1105,000 mi
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1103,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear1
Tires1
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility/wiper1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1

The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1996 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.