1982 CADILLAC DEVILLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1982 CADILLAC DEVILLE
The 1982 CADILLAC DEVILLE has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints), Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch (1 complaint), and Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1982 CADILLAC DEVILLE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1982 CADILLAC DEVILLE, potentially affecting up to 89,686 vehicles.
Recall 93E019000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
| 10,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FUEL FILTERS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECT THREADED FITTING. THE INCORRECT FITTING IS SIMILIAR ENOUGH IN SIZE THAT THE FUEL FILTER MAY APPEAR TO BE CORRECTLY THREADED ONTO THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence: REPLACE THE FILTERS WITH THE CORRECT FILTERS.
Remedy: THE IMPROPER THREADING COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
View full details →Recall 82V012000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
| 79,686 vehicles affected
Defect: UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DRIVER.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE INJECTION PUMP AT NO COST TO OWNER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1982 CADILLAC DEVILLE
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1982 CADILLAC DEVILLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE DRIVER PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND STEPPED ON ACCELERATOR AND CAR SPED UP AND WENT OUT OF CONTROL. BRAKING WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE.
THE DRIVER PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND STEPPED ON ACCELERATOR AND CAR SPED UP AND WENT OUT OF CONTROL. BRAKING WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE.
SUDDEN ACCELERATION/LOSS OF CONTROL. *SD
HEADLIGHTS STAY ON HIGH BEAMS.
RIGHT REAR DOOR LOCK FAILED. *SKD
Safety Rating for the 1982 CADILLAC DEVILLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1982 CADILLAC DEVILLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1982 CADILLAC DEVILLE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1982 CADILLAC DEVILLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC DEVILLE
- 1977 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 1 complaint
- 1978 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 4 complaints
- 1979 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 1 complaint
- 1981 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 2 complaints
- 1982 CADILLAC DEVILLE (current)
- 1983 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 6 complaints
- 1984 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 6 complaints
- 1985 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 22 complaints
- 1986 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 27 complaints
- 1987 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 52 complaints
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- CADILLAC CTS — 3,088 total complaints
- CADILLAC ESCALADE — 2,120 total complaints
- CADILLAC SEVILLE — 1,049 total complaints
- CADILLAC CATERA — 826 total complaints
- CADILLAC DTS — 725 total complaints
- CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — 633 total complaints
- CADILLAC STS — 609 total complaints