1988 CADILLAC DEVILLE
1 recalls, 41 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).
Complaint Statistics
41 total complaints
4 crashes 3 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 |
| TIRES | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 6, 2002
Incident date: Dec 17, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAD MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Aug 6, 2002
Incident date: Dec 17, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED AND FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Aug 6, 2002
Incident date: Dec 17, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED AND FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED. *SLC
TIRES
Aug 6, 2002
Incident date: Dec 17, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS CUT. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 6, 2002
Incident date: Dec 17, 2001
MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPLACED, CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 6, 2002
Incident date: Dec 17, 2001
MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPLACED, CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. *SLC
STRUCTURE
Aug 6, 2002
Incident date: Dec 17, 2001
HEADLINER WAS REPLACED. *SLC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 28, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 2002
THROTTLE SENSOR SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED BECAUSE VEHICLE WILL IDLE/ REV UP, AND TRY TO MOVE WITHOUT CONSUMER STEPPING ON GAS PEDAL. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Jun 15, 2001
Incident date: Jun 13, 2001
INSIDE OF LUGS: NUTS HAVE A LIP RING THAT TIGHTENS BOLTS, CAUSING BOLTS TO BE STRIPPED. LUGS: NUTS CAME LIKE THAT, AND CONSUMER WILL NOT CONSIDER PAYING FOR PROBLEM. WHEELS COULD COME OFF UNDER HEAVY STRESS.*AK
TIRES
May 7, 2001
Incident date: Aug 31, 2000
WHILE DRIVING TIRE SUDDENLY LOSS AIR PRESSURE, TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH SPARE, TIRE WAS TAKEN IN FOR INSPECTION BUT NO BREAKS OR HOLES WERE FOUND, IT WOULD NOT HOLD AIR WHEN MECHANIC TRIED TO INFLATE IT, ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, THERE WAS A BULGE ABOUT THE SIZE OF A BASEBALL ON THE OUTSIDE OF TIRE, NEA... Read more
TIRES
Sep 19, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH FIRESTONE TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF CRACKS ALL AROUND THE EDGES. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Aug 21, 2000
I WAS DRIVING ON A LOCAL SIDE STREET DOING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. WITHOUT ANY WARNING I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND MY CAR VEERED SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT ALMOST CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF IT. DUE TO A LACK OF TRAFFIC AT THE MOMENT I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE CURB. THE NOISE WAS SO LOUD IT BROUGHT PEOPL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
May 5, 2000
APPROXIMATELY 1,OOO MILES AFTER REPLACING BRAKE PADS AND SHOES FOR FRONT BRAKES, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN 2 REAREND ACCIDENTS. IN BOTH INSTANCES, VEHICLE WAS IN STOP AN GO TRAFFIC. CONSUMER APPLIED FULL FORCE ON BRAKES, VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS AFTER 2N... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 5, 2000
APPROXIMATELY 1,OOO MILES AFTER REPLACING BRAKE PADS AND SHOES FOR FRONT BRAKES, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN 2 REAREND ACCIDENTS. IN BOTH INSTANCES, VEHICLE WAS IN STOP AN GO TRAFFIC. CONSUMER APPLIED FULL FORCE ON BRAKES, VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS AFTER 2N... Read more
Crash
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jul 30, 1999
THE POWER STEERING IS HARD TO TURN IN COLD WEATHER. *YC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: May 1, 1996
SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 10, 1998
Incident date: Sep 9, 1998
WHILE CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING VEHICLE REFUSED TO STOP WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED DUE TO IDLE SPEED CONTROL MOTOR FAILURE. VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. ALSO, BRAKES WERE SMOKING AND ON FIRE. VEHICLE HAD NO CUT OFF SWITCH TO STOP IT.
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 10, 1998
Incident date: Sep 9, 1998
WHILE CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING VEHICLE REFUSED TO STOP WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED DUE TO IDLE SPEED CONTROL MOTOR FAILURE. VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. ALSO, BRAKES WERE SMOKING AND ON FIRE. VEHICLE HAD NO CUT OFF SWITCH TO STOP IT.
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Oct 10, 1998
Incident date: Sep 9, 1998
WHILE CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING VEHICLE REFUSED TO STOP WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED DUE TO IDLE SPEED CONTROL MOTOR FAILURE. VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. ALSO, BRAKES WERE SMOKING AND ON FIRE. VEHICLE HAD NO CUT OFF SWITCH TO STOP IT.
Fire
TIRES
Jun 24, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1998
GILLETTE TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. (P0215/70R14)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 9, 1998
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE'S OIL CHANGED, AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE OIL PAN WAS RUSTING AT THE BOTTOM, AND THERE WAS A PIN HOLE IN IT. NO DENTS OR DAMAGES DONE TO IT,. THE PIN HOLE IN IT WOULD GET BIGGER AND WORSE, AND OIL WILL CONSTANTLY COME OUT. *AK
STEERING
Apr 30, 1998
Incident date: Sep 15, 1997
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED TO THE LEFT THE STEERING LOCKS, ASSUMES THAT IT IS THE STEERING SECTOR OR THE CENTRAL FRONT END, THE SPEED IS AT ANY LIMIT. ANY TIME THE STEERING GRABS AND PULLS WHEN DRIVING AT A LOWER SPEED, THE VEHICLE WON'T TURN AT ALL, AND IT MAY TURN IF SITTING FOR A WHILE. WARRANTY ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Dec 5, 1997
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL AT INTERVALS BECOME INOPERABLE, MAKING DRIVING HAZARDOUS IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: May 15, 1997
SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
STEERING
Apr 16, 1997
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED CONSTANT STEERING FAILURE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 3, 1997
Incident date: Feb 21, 1997
THROTTLE STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL, HOWEVER NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1988
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 17, 1996
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CAUSING FAILURE OF POWER WINDOWS/RADIO AND ANTENNA.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Sep 20, 1996
Incident date: Nov 15, 1995
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE STEERING LOCKS UP PERIODICALLY, AS A RESULT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Mar 13, 1996
'SERVICE SOON' WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AT 70 M.P.H., AND OCCASIONALLY WHEN VEHICLE STARTED. *DH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Apr 25, 1996
CAR SURGES BETWEEN 30 - 40 MPH.
STEERING
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1987
VEHICLE HARD TO TURN RIGHT IN COLD WEATHER. *DSH
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Aug 8, 1995
PLASTIC GEAR MECHANISM FOR POWER WINDOWS FAILED. *SD
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Aug 8, 1995
PLASTIC GEAR MECHANISM FOR POWER WINDOWS FAILED. *SD
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Aug 8, 1995
COLD POWER STEERING. *SD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 30, 1996
Incident date: Jan 29, 1996
VEHICLE SPEED CONTINUOUSLY INCREASED. DRIVER PUMPED BRAKE HOWEVER,HIGH IDLING PERSISTENT. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 24, 1995
UPON STARTING, PLACED INTO REVERSE GEAR, SUDDENLY ENGINE SURGED, THEN ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, OVER POWERING BRAKE. TT
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 24, 1995
UPON STARTING, PLACED INTO REVERSE GEAR, SUDDENLY ENGINE SURGED, THEN ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, OVER POWERING BRAKE. TT
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 14, 1995
Incident date: Jul 11, 1995
THERE IS AN OIL LEAK WHICH INVOLVES THE OIL PAN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jun 19, 1995
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
CONSUMER CAN'T START CAR DUE TO ANTI FREEZE LEAKING TO THE CYLINDER. TT
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Feb 23, 1995
Incident date: Nov 1, 1994
COLD POWER STEERING. *AK
EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 CADILLAC DEVILLE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,650 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
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 (current) | 1 | 41 | |
| 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 | 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 |