Model year record

1995 Cadillac Deville

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

Cadillac Deville, 1994–1999 generation
Pictured: the 1994–1999 generation. MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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