1978 CADILLAC DEVILLE
4 recalls, 4 complaints
79V111000 May 4, 1979
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAVING AN EXTENSION, OR RUBBER FLAP, AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PEDAL. THIS PEDAL FLAP COULD BE INADVERTENTLY DISPLACED BY A FLOOR COVERING AND WEDGED UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN A MANNER THAT CAN INFLUENCE THE THROTTLE SETTING AND INCREASE THE... Read more
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE RUBBER FLAP FROM THE ACCELERATOR.
78V189000 Aug 30, 1978
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Defect Description
IF PAPER OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ARE PLACED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ASHTRAY RECEPTACLE, THEY COULD BECOME IGNITED AND FLAMES FROM THE FIRE MAY REACH THE INTERIOR OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Remedy
OWNER WILL BE SENT A METAL HEAT SHIELD TO BE INSTALLED ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, EITHER BY THE OWNER OR BY THE DEALER.
77V200000 Nov 16, 1977
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
THE REAR WHEEL MOUNTING BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, ARE BRITTLE AND THEREFORE MAY FRACTURE. THIS BRITTLENESS IS DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE. IF THE BOLTS BREAK, THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BOLTS ON ALL AXLES AND THE TEN REAR AXLE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLTS, FREE OF CHARGE.
77V162000 Sep 26, 1977
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Defect Description
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS". THE WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CRACK AND ALLOW WASHER FLUID TO DRAIN OUT.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE WASHER BOTTLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
TIRES
Aug 12, 2011
Incident date: Jul 2, 2011
JETZON INNOVATION TIRE, P225/75R15, DOT U9HH, RCJ, 5110, D121, RADIAL DENSION 0341, 44210-1, R25502. THIS TIRE WAS MOUNTED AND IMMEDIATELY SEPARATED WHEN PARKED IN MY GARAGE AT HOME. THE OBVIOUS PROBLEM IS THE RUSTED STEEL IT WAS MANUFACTURED ON AND THE LACK OF ADHESION TO IT. I INFORMED THE COMP... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jun 24, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1997
FUEL LEAK DUE TO A PUNCTURED FUEL LINE. *AK
TIRES
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Mar 4, 1996
SEARS TIRE BLOWOUT. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Aug 21, 1995
THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE FAILED ON A MODULE THERE ARE NO BRAKE . TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CADILLAC DEVILLE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE04060
Opened: Aug 17, 2004 , Closed: Feb 3, 2005
FAILING SEAT BELT BUCKLES
ON AUGUST 17, 2004, ODI OPENED AN INVESTIGATION BASED ON TWO COMPLAINTS AND ONE INSURANCE COMPANY REPORT ALLEGING DRIVER AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT UNBUCKLING DURING CRASHES ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE SEDANS.ON OCTOBER 8, 2004, GM SUBMITTED DATA TO ODI RELATED TO THE ALLE... Read more
EA04003
Opened: Feb 3, 2004 , Closed: Apr 23, 2004
FUEL RAIL LEAKS
ON MARCH 3, 2004, GENERAL MOTORS NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WAS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 94,000 MY 1995-97 OLDSMOBILE AURORA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES (RPO L47 - VIN8 C) TO ADDRESS CONCERNS WITH UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKAGE FROM CRACKED FUEL RAILS AND, IN SOME OF THE VEHICLES, CRACKED FUEL RETURN LI... Read more
PE03050
Opened: Oct 30, 2003 , Closed: Feb 3, 2004
FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE
THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLIES USED IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED BY DANA.THE FUEL RAIL JUMPER TUBES WERE MADE OF MONOLAYER NYLON 12 (PA12).IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1998, THE JUMPER TUBE MATERIAL WAS CHANGED FROM PA12 TO M-BOND (A MULTI-LAYER PTFE/PA12).IN ADDITION, ALL SERVICE PARTS PRODUCED SINCE ... Read more
EA00004
Opened: Feb 15, 2000 , Closed: Sep 28, 2000
INADVERTENT OF SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG
There is no summary currently available
PE99061
Opened: Sep 27, 1999 , Closed: Feb 15, 2000
INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE AIR BAG
THIS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY DUE TO A NUMBER OF ROOT CAUSED INCLUDING: ERRONEOUS ACCELERATION INPUTS OR FALSE ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT ALGORITHM DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION IN THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM); FALSE ACTIVATION RESULTING FROM AN ELECTRICAL... Read more
EA98004
Opened: Feb 24, 1998 , Closed: Jun 16, 1998
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE98005
Opened: Feb 6, 1998 , Closed: Aug 27, 1998
ERRATIC TURN SIGNAL OPERATION
SQ97017
Opened: Jul 2, 1997 , Closed: Feb 24, 1998
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
IF A 1995 CADILLAC INTERIOR IS EXPOSED TO SIGNIFICANT WATER INTRUSION, SUCH AS FROM WATER LEAKS, A WINDOW LEFT OPEN IN THE RAIN, OR DRIVING THROUGH HIGH WATER UP TO THE CARPET LEVEL, THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (SIR) SYSTEM SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) CAN BE DAMAGED.IF THIS OCCURS,... Read more
EA95025
Opened: Aug 31, 1995 , Closed: Sep 30, 1996
DASH TRIM SEPARATION
A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF W... Read more
PE95025
Opened: May 1, 1995 , Closed: Aug 31, 1995
DASH TRIM PIECE SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
SQ94016
Opened: Feb 7, 1994 , Closed: Mar 21, 1994
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
There is no summary currently available
PE93007
Opened: Feb 10, 1993 , Closed: May 3, 1993
FUEL LINE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91019
Opened: Mar 22, 1991 , Closed: Mar 25, 1992
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE91029
Opened: Jan 7, 1991 , Closed: Apr 16, 1991
THROTTLE LINKAGE INTERFER
There is no summary currently available
PE91016
Opened: Nov 26, 1990 , Closed: Mar 22, 1991
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE87054
Opened: Sep 4, 1987 , Closed: Feb 8, 1988
TRUNK FIRES
ACCORDING TO REPORTS, THE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM RESONATORS HAVE A VERY SHORTSERVICE LIFE, USUALLY RUPTURING ON THE END, VERY NEAR THE FLOOR OF THETRUNK.HOT EXHAUST GASES FROM THE BLOWN RESONATOR REPORTEDLY GET THEFLOOR OF THE TRUNK SO HOT THAT FIRES HAVE RESULTED.PROPOSED ACTION:OPEN A PRELIMINARY ANA... Read more
EA86003
Opened: Oct 28, 1985 , Closed: Feb 18, 1988
SIDE DOOR FIRES
SUMMARY OF MANUFACTURER INFORMATION:GM HAS DUPLICATED A FIRE USING SALTWATER ON THE DOOR SWITCHES.WATER MAY DROP FROM AN OPEN WINDOW ONTO THESWITCH PANEL ON THE DOOR ARMREST.GM REVIEWING RISK, WILL NOTIFY ODIBY LATE SEPT ON POSSIBLE FUTURE GM ACTION.ANALYSIS:SALT WATER CONTAMINATION MAY OCCUR.INCREA... Read more
CADILLAC DEVILLE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CADILLAC DEVILLE across all model years (1971, 2005).
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Total Recalls
3,663
Total Complaints
17
Investigations
310
Reported Crashes
128
Reported Fires
29
Reported Deaths
CADILLAC DEVILLE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 132 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 211 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 208 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 237 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 239 | View |
| 2000 | 5 | 312 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 239 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 310 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 339 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 281 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 197 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 185 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 123 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 183 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 105 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 111 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 66 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 41 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 52 | View |
| 1986 | 3 | 27 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1978 (current) | 4 | 4 | |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1976 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1964 | 0 | 1 | View |