1991 Cadillac DeVille problems
Owners have filed 105 complaints about the 1991 Cadillac DeVille with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 27.6% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 15.2%.
Complaints105
Crashes9
Fires10
Injuries8
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 27.6% · 29
Engine and engine cooling 15.2% · 16
Electrical system 10.5% · 11
Fuel system, gasoline 8.6% · 9
Vehicle speed control 6.7% · 7
Power train 6.7% · 7
Air bags 3.8% · 4
Seat belts 2.9% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 10 describe a fire and 8 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 16 model years of the Cadillac DeVille in this data, 1991 draws comparatively few complaints; 1997 is the outlier year.
Filings are rising — 8 in the last three years against 6 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 105,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Abs valve block/pressure modulator valve causing vehicle to pull servely when braking hard. Vehicle still brakes normally under normal conditions. This is a very dangerous combination because when you need the brakes most they can cause an accident. Service brakes, hydraulic
During vehicle operation at 25 mph, the abs brakes failed completely and extended stopping distance was experienced, the abs warning light never came on , it was confirmed by the dealer that the abs was inoperative. *Ak *slc Service brakes, hydraulic
Intermiittently when brakes are applied in a panic stop, the vehicle swerves, resulting in extended stopping distances. Tsb #315004 has been issued by the manufacturer. Consumer has notified the manufacturer. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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