1991 CADILLAC DEVILLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
105
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 CADILLAC DEVILLE
The 1991 CADILLAC DEVILLE has received a total of 105 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (20 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (7 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1991 CADILLAC DEVILLE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1991 CADILLAC DEVILLE, potentially affecting up to 403,273 vehicles.
Recall 94V199000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 403,273 vehicles affected
Defect: THE UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE TRANSAXLE END OF THE LINE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF SEPARATION OF THE COUPLING, AN OIL LEAK CAN OCCUR WHICH, WHEN EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINE TO THE TRANSAXLE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1991 CADILLAC DEVILLE
105 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 CADILLAC DEVILLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE STARTED LEAKING FUEL UNDERNEATH AT THE NYLON FUEL LINE. I HAD IT REPAIRED AND IT STARTED LEAKING IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION. APPARENTLY THE ENTIRE LINE IS FAULTY AND I CANNOT EVEN SEEM TO FIND A REPLACEMENT. FIRE HAZARD!
I HAD NO IDEA THIS VEHICLE WAS UNDER RECALL I ACTUALLY OWN A 1984 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE, IT HAD A GAS LEAK WHICH ROTTED OUT THE TIMING CHAIN CASING, AND KNOCKED TEETH DOWN INTO THE GEAR BOX. I JUST REALIZED THIS CAR WAS RECALLED BECAUSE OF THE FUEL LEAKS AND THE ROTTING PARTS UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I PAID NEARLY 6,000 IN 2004 THINKING I WAS BUYING A GREAT COLLECTOR ONE TIME PREVIOUS OWNER. THEN I ENDED UP WITH A LEMON, I STORED IT CAUSE I SEE THEY SELL FOR AROUND 35K FIXED UP. BUT I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD STILL BE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL THE ENGINE AND FUEL PUMP WORK.
I HAD NO IDEA THIS VEHICLE WAS UNDER RECALL I ACTUALLY OWN A 1984 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE, IT HAD A GAS LEAK WHICH ROTTED OUT THE TIMING CHAIN CASING, AND KNOCKED TEETH DOWN INTO THE GEAR BOX. I JUST REALIZED THIS CAR WAS RECALLED BECAUSE OF THE FUEL LEAKS AND THE ROTTING PARTS UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I PAID NEARLY 6,000 IN 2004 THINKING I WAS BUYING A GREAT COLLECTOR ONE TIME PREVIOUS OWNER. THEN I ENDED UP WITH A LEMON, I STORED IT CAUSE I SEE THEY SELL FOR AROUND 35K FIXED UP. BUT I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD STILL BE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL THE ENGINE AND FUEL PUMP WORK.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM WAS FAULTY, WHICH ALLOWED THE DOORS TO OPEN INDEPENDENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM WAS FAULTY, WHICH ALLOWED THE DOORS TO OPEN INDEPENDENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1991 CADILLAC DEVILLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 CADILLAC DEVILLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 CADILLAC DEVILLE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 CADILLAC DEVILLE
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1991 CADILLAC DEVILLE.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC DEVILLE
- 1986 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 27 complaints
- 1987 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 52 complaints
- 1988 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 41 complaints
- 1989 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 66 complaints
- 1990 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 111 complaints
- 1991 CADILLAC DEVILLE (current)
- 1992 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 183 complaints
- 1993 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 123 complaints
- 1994 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 185 complaints
- 1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 197 complaints
- 1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE — 281 complaints
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- 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