Model year record

1996 Cadillac Deville

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 281 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 95V229000

Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments

Component
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
12,783
Reported to NHTSA
1995-12-05
Owners notified
1995-12-22

Defect description

THESE VEHICLES COULD HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 113, "HOOD LATCH SYSTEM."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE SECONDARY LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED AND THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE HOOD CAN CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD REDUCING THE VISION OF THE DRIVER AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering: hydraulic power assist system14100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1161,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1185,575 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline11
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump10
Vehicle speed control1090,201 mi
Air bags: frontal979,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings990,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail957,300 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal8
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar8
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump746,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission7
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip789,000 mi
Steering763,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal750,000 mi
Air bags5
Electrical system589,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys5
Electrical system: horn4
Fuel system, gasoline459,550 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Suspension: front4
Tires493,800 mi
Unknown or other4
Electrical system: wiring370,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit3
Seats: front assembly: recliner3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3138,210 mi
Suspension3
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2180,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Exterior lighting: tail lights2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2115,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Fuel/propulsion system2160,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Seat belts2106,000 mi
Seats2
Seats: front assembly: power adjust297,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Steering: rack and pinion2
Structure: body: trunk lid2
Suspension: rear2
Tires: sidewall2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2
Wheels2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine174,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Equipment1
Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery177,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1105,000 mi
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft180,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1100,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Structure1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Vehicle speed control: cables138,826 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1160,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
Wheels: rim1

The 1995 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has roughly the same number of 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.