1983 CADILLAC DEVILLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1983 CADILLAC DEVILLE
The 1983 CADILLAC DEVILLE has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (3 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1983 CADILLAC DEVILLE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1983 CADILLAC DEVILLE, potentially affecting up to 10,000 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 →Owner Complaints for the 1983 CADILLAC DEVILLE
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 CADILLAC DEVILLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *MJS
THE VEHICLE JUMPS A HEAD/ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING. YH
ENGINE MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT WHEN ACCELERATING. ALSO ENGINE LEAKING OIL, REPLACED VALVE COVER GASKET. *AK
ENGINE MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT WHEN ACCELERATING. ALSO ENGINE LEAKING OIL, REPLACED VALVE COVER GASKET. *AK
ACCIDENTN DUE TO SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
Safety Rating for the 1983 CADILLAC DEVILLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 CADILLAC DEVILLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 CADILLAC DEVILLE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 CADILLAC DEVILLE
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1983 CADILLAC DEVILLE.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC DEVILLE
- 1978 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 4 complaints
- 1979 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 1 complaint
- 1981 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 2 complaints
- 1982 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 12 complaints
- 1983 CADILLAC DEVILLE (current)
- 1984 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 6 complaints
- 1985 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 22 complaints
- 1986 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 27 complaints
- 1987 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 52 complaints
- 1988 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 41 complaints
Other CADILLAC Models
- CADILLAC SRX — 4,131 total complaints
- 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