Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1983 Cadillac Deville peaked in 2000, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1983 Cadillac Deville
gasoline. Owner complaints on file from Jan 13, 1997 to May 22, 2000.
Recall campaigns covering this model year110k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints55.0 times the median 1983 vehicle
Severity index20.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
60% of complaints about the 1983 Cadillac Deville name speed control
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 1983 Cadillac Deville
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93E-019 | Jun 4, 1993 | Fuel filters were produced with an incorrect threaded fitting | Fuel system | 10,000 | Not stated |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1983 Cadillac Deville
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 22, 2000Bronx, NYVehicle speed control
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *MJS
NHTSA complaint 552329 - Filed Mar 8, 2000Bronx, NYVehicle speed control
THE VEHICLE JUMPS A HEAD/ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING. YH
NHTSA complaint 551257 - Filed Apr 12, 1999Victorville, CAEngine, Automatic transmission
ENGINE MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT WHEN ACCELERATING. ALSO ENGINE LEAKING OIL, REPLACED VALVE COVER GASKET. *AK
NHTSA complaint 835822 - Filed Jun 9, 1998LA Grange, GAVehicle speed control1 injured
ACCIDENTN DUE TO SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
NHTSA complaint 536498 - Filed Jan 13, 1997Failure Oct 18, 1993Claverack, NYGasoline
NOISY ENGINE.
NHTSA complaint 513810
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
3 NHTSA investigations on file
- EA88019 Engineering analysis, Steering
HYDRO BOOST
Opened Jan 28, 1988, closed Oct 31, 1990 - PE87054 Preliminary evaluation, Structure
TRUNK FIRES
Opened Sep 4, 1987, closed Feb 8, 1988 - EA86003 Engineering analysis, Structure
SIDE DOOR FIRES
Opened Oct 28, 1985, closed Feb 18, 1988 ยท led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.