Model year record

1993 Cadillac Fleetwood

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 51 owner complaints on file.

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V041000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
37
Reported to NHTSA
1993-03-19
Owners notified
1993-04-06

Defect description

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CAN EXPERIENCE AN INFLATOR IGNITION DELAY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Safety risk

IF THE INFLATOR IGNITION IS DELAYED IN AN ACCIDENT, THEAIR BAG MAY BE LATE IN DEPLOYING, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TOTHE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS.

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 slip7
Seat belts: front: retractor6
Air bags: frontal3
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Power train2
Seat belts2
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2109,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint2
Tires: tread/belt2
Unknown or other2
Air bags1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine1165,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine193,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Exterior lighting1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Power train: axle assembly193,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Suspension: front1
Tires1
Vehicle speed control1

The 1992 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 1994 model has 2 times 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.