1986 CADILLAC DEVILLE
3 recalls, 27 complaints
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
87V093000 Jun 23, 1987
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) PRESSURE/WARNING SWITCH MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE FLUID SEEPAGE WHICH EVENTUALLY CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR. ADDITIONALLY, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR AND ABS ELECTRICAL RELAYS MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO WATER CONTAMINATION DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.... Read more
Consequence
LOSS OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR WOULD RESULT IN A TOTALLOSS OF REAR BRAKES AS WELL AS POWER ASSIST TO THE FRONT BRAKES. THE RED BRAKEWARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND STAY ON. IF THIS WARNING IS NOT HEEDED, ALOSS OF REAR BRAKES AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED COULDRESULT IN ... Read more
Remedy
THE ABS AND HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR ELECTRICAL RELAYS AND 30 AMP FUSES WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND PRESSURE/WARNING SWITCH WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF REQUIRED, REPLACED.
Complaint Statistics
27 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 8, 2008
Incident date: Oct 1, 2008
1986 CADILLAC DEVILLE/FLEETWOOD ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. CONSUMER REQUESTS THAT ENFORCEMENT OF SAME INSPECTION, TESTING AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FAILED BRAKING PARTS FOR HIS VEHICLE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS DID NOT PERFORM IN A SATISFACTORY MANNER. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS WAS FLAWED. THE CO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 18, 2000
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
CAR DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK, I THOUGHT IT WAS THE OIL PAN GASKET. TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP WHO CHANGED THE OILPAN GASKET. IT STILL LEAKED OIL, SO I REMOVED THE ENGINE. I DISCOVERED THAT THE BLOCK HAD A CRACK FROM THE CRANK SHAFT TO THE CAM SHAFT ON THE REAR OF THE ENGINE. I TRIED TO ALUMINUM WELD I... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 13, 2000
Incident date: Mar 10, 2000
WHILE DRIVING INTO THE DRIVEWAY UPON RETURNING FROM WORK, PARKED THE VEHICLE, NOTICED A PUDDLE OF WATER UNDERNEATH. LIFTED UP THE HOOD, COULD SEE WATER COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE CYLINDER GASKET. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Dec 29, 1999
LATCH LOCK ASSEMBLY ON BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES BECAME DEFECTIVE, NOT ALLOWING BOTH DOORS TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Jun 24, 1999
NO SUMMARY
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 18, 1999
Incident date: Aug 14, 1999
NO SUMMARY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 10, 1999
DIFICULT STEERING WHEN VEHICLE IS COLD. ALSO, ENGINE LEAKS OIL. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jun 10, 1999
DIFICULT STEERING WHEN VEHICLE IS COLD. ALSO, ENGINE LEAKS OIL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 7, 1999
Incident date: Apr 7, 1999
DEVELOPED A LOUD TICKING/KNOCKING NOISE IN ENGINE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Sep 15, 1997
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. (ATTORNEY)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 25, 1998
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
ENGINE FAILED AND VEHICLE SHUTDOWN. OWNER BELIEVES A DEFECTIVE CRANKSHAFT CAUSED THE PROBLEM.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Apr 25, 1997
Incident date: Apr 11, 1997
ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERMITTENTLY STICKS WHEN APPLIED, ENGINE ACCELERATES TO HIGH SPEED, VEHICLE KEEPS MOVING WITH BRAKES APPLIED. TEST DRIVEN BY DEALER, NOT DUPLICATED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 22, 1995
Incident date: Nov 20, 1995
ALUMINUM ENGINE HAS FAILED AT 80K MILES. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 8, 1995
WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER FRONT AND REAR SHOULDER/LAP BELT UNDER NORMAL MOVEMENT CAUSES TO COME UNDONE FOR NO REASON. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Jun 29, 1991
UPPER ENGINE HOSE FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE LEAK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Jun 26, 1991
TPS SENSOR FAILED, RESULTING IN HIGH IDLE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Jul 31, 1995
CAMSHAFT BALANCER PULLEY FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE NOISE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Jun 25, 1991
TRANSMISSION MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN PUTTING INTO DRIVE/REVERSE, ALSO STIFF GEAR SHIFT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 18, 1995
Incident date: Aug 11, 1995
THE ENGINE IS DEFECTIVE AND DOES NOT WORK AND WILL NOT START UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 11, 1995
Incident date: Jun 10, 1995
THE MOTOR BLEW UP AND CADILLAC WILL NOT REPAIR IT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 5, 1995
Incident date: Jun 2, 1995
GAS TANK IS RUSTED; CAUSED FUEL LEAKAGE; CORRECTED AT OWNERS EXPENSE. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jun 5, 1995
Incident date: Jun 2, 1995
GAS LINE CORRODED/RUSTED ALL WAY THROUGH. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 11, 1995
Incident date: Jan 6, 1995
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SENSOR CABLE MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION/LEFT REAR BRAKE TO LOCK UP/PREMATURE WEAR ON FRONT BRAKES & TIRES/ VIBRATION/NOISE. *SKD
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 17, 1995
Incident date: Apr 12, 1995
VEHICLE SPARE WELL DOES NOT HOLD FULL SIZE TIRE. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 7, 1995
Incident date: Apr 7, 1995
OIL PUMP FAILURE, OIL IS NOT CIRCULATING THRU ENGINE. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1991
INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATIONS, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 25, 1995
Incident date: Jan 25, 1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. 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).
59
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 (current) | 3 | 27 | |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | View |
| 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 |