1987 CADILLAC BROUGHAM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 CADILLAC BROUGHAM
The 1987 CADILLAC BROUGHAM has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiring (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Parking Brakeconventional (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 CADILLAC BROUGHAM
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1987 CADILLAC BROUGHAM, potentially affecting up to 1,756,541 vehicles.
Recall 92V152000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
| 167 vehicles affected
Defect: THE INCREASED WEIGHT OF THE STRETCH CONVERSION LIMOUSINES REQUIRES LARGER DIAMETER REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS THAN THOSE INSTALLED IN THE FACTORY.
Consequence: THE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE STOPPING DISTANCEREQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS".
Remedy: REPLACE THE EXISTING REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS WITH LARGER DIAMETER BRAKE CYLINDERS.
View full details →Recall 91V011000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
| 244 vehicles affected
Defect: LIMOUSINE FAILED TO MEET STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105.
Consequence: INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT;VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105.
Remedy: REPLACE ORIGINAL REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A LARGER CYLINDER.
View full details →Recall 89V102000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 1,755,897 vehicles affected
Defect: A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
Consequence: SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
View full details →Recall 91V096000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
| 28 vehicles affected
Defect: REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS ARE TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER BRAKING.
Consequence: STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 ARE NOT METWITH POWER BRAKING ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.
Remedy: REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
View full details →Recall 91V101000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
| 205 vehicles affected
Consequence: STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 ARE NOT METWITH POWER BRAKING ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.
Remedy: REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 CADILLAC BROUGHAM
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 CADILLAC BROUGHAM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brakeconventional | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT: WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD AT 65 MPH,AND USING THE CRUISE CONTROL THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING, AND THE WENT UP TO 75 MPH. IT WOULDN'T SLOW DOWN , EVEN AFTER TRYING TO SHUT OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL. CONSUMER WAS STILL DRIVING TRYING TO PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL, THEN TRIED TO PUT THE INTO LOW. FINALLY, THE CONSUMER GOT IN THE MEDIUM AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, AND THE CAR DID STOP AT THAT POINT. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. AFTER THE CAR WAS SHUT OFF THE CAR WAS STILL NOT RUNNING CORRECTLY. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT DRIVING VEHICLE BECAUSE BEING AFRAID TO BE IN THE CAR. ALSO, BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK WHILE THE CRUISE WAS WORKING. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT TAKEN THE CAR TO DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED. *AK
THE CAR WAS RUNNING VERY ODD RIGHT BEFORE I STOPPED AT A STORE. AFTER KILLING THE IGNITION THE CAR STARTED SMOKING AFTER ANY ABOUT A MIN OR LESS THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS FULLY INVOLVED WITH FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS DISPATCHED AND CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. EVERYTHING FROM THE FIREWALL FORWARD WAS BURNT. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS.*AK
WHILE COMING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE STEERING CONTROL. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. *AK
EMERGENCY BRAKE DESIGNED TO RELEASE WHENEVER SHIFTER MOVES, ALSO WHEN GEARS ARE DISENGAGED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY/FATALITY.
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ENGINE, CAUSED THE ENGINE TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1987 CADILLAC BROUGHAM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 CADILLAC BROUGHAM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 CADILLAC BROUGHAM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 CADILLAC BROUGHAM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC BROUGHAM
- 1984 CADILLAC BROUGHAM — 0 complaints
- 1985 CADILLAC BROUGHAM — 1 complaint
- 1986 CADILLAC BROUGHAM — 3 complaints
- 1987 CADILLAC BROUGHAM (current)
- 1988 CADILLAC BROUGHAM — 2 complaints
- 1989 CADILLAC BROUGHAM — 2 complaints
- 1990 CADILLAC BROUGHAM — 12 complaints
- 1991 CADILLAC BROUGHAM — 7 complaints
- 1992 CADILLAC BROUGHAM — 7 complaints
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