1993 Cadillac DeVille problems
Owners have filed 123 complaints about the 1993 Cadillac DeVille with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 19.5% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 15.4%.
Complaints123
Crashes13
Fires18
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 19.5% · 24
Power train 15.4% · 19
Electrical system 9.8% · 12
Vehicle speed control 8.9% · 11
Suspension 8.1% · 10
Engine and engine cooling 6.5% · 8
Structure 6.5% · 8
Fuel system, gasoline 5.7% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 18 describe a fire and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 16 model years of the Cadillac DeVille in this data, 1993 draws comparatively few complaints; 1997 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 6 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 126,554 miles.
In owners' own words
Consumer has been attempting to get assistance from gm regarding abs brake repairs, consumer states gm had recalled many gm cars and trucks for the problem, however this vehicle was not included, consumer was only given a certificate to use when buying a new car, consumer can not afford to buy a new car and wants assistance with these repairs. *Slc Service brakes, hydraulic
While driving under normal conditions the brakes were applied , the abs light came on and the system malfunctioned. Dealer has inspected the vehicle and advised consumer that the abs needed to be replaced. Manufacturer has been notified. Service brakes, hydraulic
Defective master cylinder caused extended stopping distance which may result in an accident. Dealer replaced master cylinder. Please provide further information. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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