1994 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
5 recalls, 27 complaints - 16 TSBs
96V019000 Jan 30, 1996
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN.
Consequence
IF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENS, FATIGUES AND SEPARATES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE, IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS FOR PROPER TORQUE. IF THE BALL JOINT HAS LOOSENED FROM THE KNUCKLE, BOTH THE BALL JOINT AND THE KNUCKLE WILL BE REPLACED.
95V082000 Apr 24, 1995
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Defect Description
THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS." AT LOW TEMPERATURES, EXCESSIVE FRICTION CAN OCCUR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE OF THE TROTTLE RETURN SPRING, IF THERE IS EXCESSIVE FRICTION IN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.
94V210000 Oct 25, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
THE FUEL TANK ATTACHMENT STRAP FASTENERS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THE FASTENERS CAN COMPLETELY DETACH, EVENTUALLY ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO SAG AND THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK TO STRIKE THE ROADWAY.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FUEL TANK LEAK AND FIRE IF THE LEAKING FUEL IS EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE FUEL TANK STRAP FASTENERS.
94V076000 Apr 16, 1994
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
PAINT ON THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES CAN ACT AS A SHIM BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND THE ROTOR/DRUM. AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, THE WHEEL IMBEDS INTO THE PAINT, LOOSENING THE LUG NUT AND CAUSING A LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD.
Consequence
ONCE CLAMP LOAD IS LOST, ALL TIRE LOADS ARE TAKEN BY THE WHEEL STUDS RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLES CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES FOR ALL FOUR WHEELS. ALSO, THE WHEEL STUDS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND WILL BE REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
94V049000 Mar 21, 1994
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE STEERING GEAR CAUSING CHAFING. THE CHAFING CAN EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE HOSE'S PROTECTIVE SLEEVE RESULTING IN ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE OIL LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Complaint Statistics
27 total complaints
5 crashes 4 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 23, 2008
Incident date: Dec 3, 2007
1994 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE THE DRIVER PULLED OVER AND THE VEHICLE WAS THEN ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-90-0874. *JB
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 24, 2006
Incident date: Jul 22, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH., THE VEHICLE HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH THE LEFT FRONT FENDER OF ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT RAN A STOP SIGN. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE.
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Jul 15, 2003
Incident date: Jun 26, 2003
THE CONSUMER PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH PARKED VEHICLES. RELATED RECALL 95V082000. *AK *SCC *JB
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Oct 25, 2000
BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE, 2 BOLTS SHEARED OFF CAUSING THE EXHAUST TO LEAK. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Oct 24, 2000
BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE, 2 BOLTS SHEARED OFF CAUSING THE EXHAUST TO LEAK. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Aug 25, 1999
Incident date: Jul 29, 1999
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE. ALSO, BLACK SMOKE CAME OUT OF EXHAUST. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 25, 1999
Incident date: Jul 29, 1999
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE. ALSO, BLACK SMOKE CAME OUT OF EXHAUST. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 25, 1999
Incident date: Jul 29, 1999
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE. ALSO, BLACK SMOKE CAME OUT OF EXHAUST. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jun 2, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1999
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS FAILED RESULTING IN FALLING OFF. MJS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Jul 8, 1998
WHEN BACKING THE VEHICLE UP THE GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE GROUND AND THE CAR HIT A PARKED CAR/A MEDIUM AND A HOUSE, THE CAR WAS MAKING A NOISE AND OUT OF CONTRAL. THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Nov 27, 1998
FUEL PUMP FAILED, IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE WIRES MELTED AND FUSED INTO OTHER PART.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Oct 2, 1998
Incident date: Sep 25, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE MOUNTING BOLT SNAPPED WITH A LOUD NOISE. THEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LEAN WITH THE BOTTOM OF THE WHEEL TILTING OUTWARD. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK DRIVER SIDE FRONT WINDOW INOPRABLE. FRONT DOOR LOCK INOPRABLE. *YH
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Oct 2, 1998
Incident date: Sep 25, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE MOUNTING BOLT SNAPPED WITH A LOUD NOISE. THEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LEAN WITH THE BOTTOM OF THE WHEEL TILTING OUTWARD. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK DRIVER SIDE FRONT WINDOW INOPRABLE. FRONT DOOR LOCK INOPRABLE. *YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Sep 23, 1998
Incident date: Sep 17, 1998
OWNER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO A GARAGE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED FOR PROBLEM, MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE WIRES INSIDE THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT WERE BURNED. THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jul 24, 1997
Incident date: Mar 8, 1997
DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT DISENGAGE AS THE ENGINE DIED.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Apr 1, 1997
HOOD LATCH FAILED, ALLOWING HOOD TO FLY OPEN WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Dec 23, 1996
Incident date: Dec 3, 1996
WHILE PARKED, FIRE STARTED IN LEFT FRONT SEAT, ACCORDING TO FIRE INSPECTOR, UPON ARRIVAL, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM INTERIOR, FIRE WAS CONCENTRATED ON DRIVER'S SEAT, CAUSED BY FAULTY HEATER LOCATED UNDER SEAT; VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK *JB
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 18, 1996
Incident date: Jan 9, 1996
CAR WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 18, 1996
Incident date: Jan 9, 1996
CAR WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 25, 1995
Incident date: Jun 15, 1995
PASSENGERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON FRONT END IMPACT; ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN STOP SIGN, VEHICLE #1 SWERVE TO AVOID BEING BROADSIDED; HIT TREE; SPEED 30 MPH. TT
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 25, 1995
Incident date: Jun 15, 1995
DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON FRONT END IMPACT; ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN STOP SIGN, VEHICLE #1 SWERVE TO AVOID BEING BROADSIDED; HIT TREE; SPEED 30 MPH. TT
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 9, 1995
Incident date: Jun 21, 1994
OIL PAN GASKET FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAK, ALSO ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 9, 1995
Incident date: Jan 31, 1994
GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR STUCK.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Mar 9, 1995
Incident date: Apr 26, 1994
LOWER CONTROL ARM/COIL SPRING OUT OF ALIGNMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHEN TURNING.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Mar 9, 1995
Incident date: Jun 21, 1994
ROUGH IDLE DUE TO CARBON BUILDUP.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Mar 9, 1995
Incident date: Jun 21, 1994
OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STUMBLE/JERK/SURGE UPON ACCELERATION.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Mar 9, 1995
Incident date: Jul 20, 1994
STEERING COLUMN BEARINGS FAILED, CAUSING STEERING TO MAKE GRINDING/WHINING NOISE WHEN TURNING, ALSO TILT COLUMN BINDS.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
16 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
020730024A
Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
876527
Dec 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE ENGINE MISS/ POOR DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS. *YC
9709013202B
Sep 1, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC
9709016114B
Sep 1, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING ENGINE NOISE. *YC
776513
Apr 1, 1997
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
WATER IN AIR PUMP AND/OR DTC P0410, P0412, P1415, P1416, P0100, P0101, P0102 AND DTC 48 (INSTALL AIR PUMP SERVICE KIT). *TW
676114A
Mar 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE NOISE (INSTALL VALVE STEM OIL SEAL). *TW
538306
Aug 1, 1995
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD GLARE (REPLACE PAD). *SD
GM539002
Apr 1, 1995
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY JAMMING WHEN VEHICLE IS IN OWNER'S GARAGE(REPLACE RKE MODULE). *TW
438206
Dec 1, 1994
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WIPER CHATTER DURING COLD WEATHER. *TW
CADILLAC FLEETWOOD - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CADILLAC FLEETWOOD across all model years (1971, 1996).
50
Total Recalls
265
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
33
Reported Crashes
14
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
CADILLAC FLEETWOOD - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 39 | View |
| 1995 | 5 | 22 | View |
| 1994 (current) | 5 | 27 | |
| 1993 | 3 | 51 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 13 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 22 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 16 | View |
| 1988 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 1987 | 4 | 8 | View |
| 1986 | 5 | 10 | View |
| 1985 | 3 | 17 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |