1991 Cadillac Deville: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 87 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (32% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 1994
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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!”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2018
“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.”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2015
“Power steering pump overheats & leaks. Replaced twice. Returned to mechanic 4/2/08 for 3rd replacement. Pump got so hot the dipstick melted. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2008
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“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.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 2004
“The vehicle was driven four miles, the vehicle was parked at the time it caught fire. The fire department indicated that the problem could have been cooling fan. Dealer contacted. Nlm per inspection, they found the hot spot was on the left hand side of the vehicle where the fender and the tire had been consumed by the fire. Also the fire was so hot that it fused the hood to the radiator and the firemen had to use special instruments to completely douse the flames. Scc”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2002
“Vehicle takes off when started in neutral, could this cause the ecm to become out of whack, sometime wile the car is being driven normally, it stalls and restarted in neutral vehicle takes off.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2001
“Consumer was installing windshield washer fluid, and hood came down on her hands. She said that pneumatic supports for the hood were defective and inadequate for the weight of the hood. *ak”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Mar 2000
“Consumer went to put windshield wiper fluid. Opened hood, and pneumatic hood supports which is thin, and inadequate for s uch a heavy load, failed to hold, and came crashing down onto consumer's hand. *ak”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Mar 2000
“Upon acceleration whiletraveling down an incline engine check light/oil light and battery light illuminated when the vehicle cut off without any prior warning. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any further details. *ak”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 1999
“Seat belt failed to release consumer's grand child. Sea tbelt buckle button would not release child. Was able to wiggle child out of safety belt. Dealer / mfr. Notified. Dealer did not want to know anything about the problem. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 8 of these complaints and injuries in 8 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
THE UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE TRANSAXLE END OF THE LINE ASSEMBLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINE TO THE TRANSAXLE.
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Is the 1991 Cadillac Deville reliable?
NHTSA has 87 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1991 Cadillac Deville. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (32% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1991 Cadillac Deville problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 97,000 miles or less.
Does the 1991 Cadillac Deville have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning power train:axle assembly. 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.