1991 Cadillac Allante: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 32 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (77% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 cadillac elante. The fram fuel filter split in half and caused a fuel leak. Approximately a half tank of gasoline began spurting from the filter. The filter was installed in the vehicle a year ago and worked properly until september 14, 2007. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic because the smell of gasoline was overwhelming. The contact stated that his driveway was damaged from the fuel leak. He has a pictures and the filter if needed. The equipment was not the original equipment. The purchase date was unavailable. The current mileage was 65,000 and failure mileage was 64,900. Updated 12/12/07 *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2007
“Total brake failure without warning, driving 45 mph applied brakes to slow down no braking at all,I went into the road shoulder and some how manage to stop by driving the car through tall weeds. Failure due to brake line rupture. *nm”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2005
“While reversing at 10 mph brakes failed , causing the consumer to hit the vehicle in the rear. The brake pedal was hard when depressed. *ak consumer read in the owner's manual that the vehicle had dual brakes. Meaning, if one part fails the other part would work to stop the vehicle. Brakes were checked by a private dealer and consumer learned he had brakes going forward but not backwards. *ph”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2003
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“Brake light came on at 2mph in traffic during a 400 mile trip from pa to ma. I continued to drive the vehicle as braking ability was not compromised. After 200 miles (next day) braking ability was greatly reduced, I proceeded to cadillac dealer in brockton,ma. Problem was diagnosed as a failed hydraulic modulator assembly part# 3636719. According to dealer this is not uncommon for this car. The system is not well engineered (see NHTSA defect investigation# ea99017).*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2001
“Brakes failed in the process in coming to a stop. Then vehicle was free wheeling until they were pressed almost to the floor.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2000
“Complete brake failure. The pedal went completely to the floor. I made it into a parking lot and coasted to a stop (fortunate timing of incident). I have since heard this is not an unusual occurence with this bosch brake system. I was also told to refrence odi action number ea-99-017. This situation is really frightening. Can you forward to me any advice? *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2000
“The bosch system failed completely. Lost all hydrallic pressure and had no brakes whatsoever. Apparently this is a know problem that has been experienced by all owners after 100k mileage or 7 years of age.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 2000
“While traveling 70-80mph I started to slow down. As I was slowing down at about 40mph the brake pedal lifted my foot up. I then pressed harder on the pedal and was unable to slow the vehical down. Finally after 2 seconds the pedal went all the way down and the car skidded out of control. The right front wheel was damaged when the car went up a curb. No other damage was noticed. I, the driver, was the only one in the car. I hit my head on the side window due to impact on curb.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Air · Aug 1999
“2 master cylinders installed by previous owner. Found out after purchase about allante brake problems. Will not let wife or daughter drive car. Should be recalled and corrected. Help!”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jun 1999
“Driving at about 25 mph. Power assist completely and suddenly failed. Breaks would bearly stop car in a long distance. Fortunately I was able to have a long glide path when this occured. No damage or accident resulted.”Owner report · Steering · May 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1991 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1991 Cadillac Allante reliable?
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1991 Cadillac Allante. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (77% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1991 Cadillac Allante problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 132,668 miles or less.
Does the 1991 Cadillac Allante have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.