1993 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
51
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
The 1993 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD has received a total of 51 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (7 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontretractor (6 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1993 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1993 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD, potentially affecting up to 524,990 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
View full details →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 →Recall 93V041000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 37 vehicles affected
Defect: THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CAN EXPERIENCE AN INFLATOR IGNITION DELAY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence: IF THE INFLATOR IGNITION IS DELAYED IN AN ACCIDENT, THEAIR BAG MAY BE LATE IN DEPLOYING, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TOTHE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1993 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
51 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
I AM OWNER #2 OF THIS VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER DISCONTINUED MAKING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR THE VEHICLE. CADILLAC DEALERSHIPS CLAIM THERE ARE NO NOS PARTS, THE MAIN AFTERMARKET MANUFACTURERS DO NOT MAKE REPLACEMENTS BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT BE PROFITABLE TO DO SO. THE USED PART RECYCLERS IN MY AREA EITHER DO NOT HAVE THE PART OR MISREPRESENT THE PART CLAIMING IT IS FOR A FUEL INJECTED ENGINE WHEN IT IS CLEARLY FOR A CARBURETED ENGINE. THIS IS BOGUS, THE CAR RUNS BEAUTIFULLY, OR DID UNTIL THIS OCCURRED, AND NOW BECAUSE I CANNOT GET THIS ONE PART, THE CAR ENDS UP IN A JUNKYARD. PITIFUL AND WASTEFUL, SHAME ON GM/CADILLAC. *TR
UPON OPENING THE DOOR IT COMPLETELY FELL OFF, BREAKING THE CONSUMER' S LEG. HOWEVER, CADILLAC WILL DO NOTHING TO ASSIST THE CONSUMER.*AK
AFTER THE CONSUMER SAT DOWN IN THE DRIVERS SEAT, WITH HIS LEFT LEG OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AS HE BEGAN TO CLOSE THE DOOR, IT BROKE AWAY FROM THE DOOR ASSEMBLY HINGES AND LANDED ON THE CONSUMERS LEG CAUSING INJURY. *JB
VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN NEUTRAL GEAR. THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BLEW A HOLE IN THE MOTOR. *AK THE POLICE OFFICER THAT WAS DISPATCHED TO THE SCENE LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A LARGE HOLE IN THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF THE OIL PAN. HE THEN OBSERVED ABOUT A QUART OF OIL ON THE GROUND. IN HIS OPINION, THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS DUE TO LOW OIL WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO COME APART AND RUN THROUGH THE OIL PAN. *PH. THE MECHANIC STATED THE PROBLEM MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID. *JB
VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN NEUTRAL GEAR. THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BLEW A HOLE IN THE MOTOR. *AK THE POLICE OFFICER THAT WAS DISPATCHED TO THE SCENE LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A LARGE HOLE IN THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF THE OIL PAN. HE THEN OBSERVED ABOUT A QUART OF OIL ON THE GROUND. IN HIS OPINION, THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS DUE TO LOW OIL WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO COME APART AND RUN THROUGH THE OIL PAN. *PH. THE MECHANIC STATED THE PROBLEM MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID. *JB
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1993 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1993 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
538306 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD GLARE (REPLACE PAD). *SD
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
- 1988 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 4 complaints
- 1989 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 16 complaints
- 1990 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 22 complaints
- 1991 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 22 complaints
- 1992 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 13 complaints
- 1993 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD (current)
- 1994 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 27 complaints
- 1995 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 22 complaints
- 1996 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 39 complaints
- 1998 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD — 4 complaints
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