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Model year

1986 Cadillac Deville

Sedan, gasoline, FWD/Front-Wheel Drive, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jan 6, 1995 to Oct 8, 2008.

Recalls (3)Complaints (22)Investigations (5)Bulletins (0)
Recall campaigns covering this model year3188k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints223.1 times the median 1986 sedan
Severity index4.5Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1986 Cadillac Deville peaked in 1995, with 11 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

0369121995111998200120042007201020132016201920222026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

41% of complaints about the 1986 Cadillac Deville name engine and cooling

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Engine and cooling
9
Powertrain
3
Brakes
3
Electrical system
2
Speed control
2
Fuel system
1
Latches and locks
1
Seat belts
1
Steering
1
Structure
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

3 recall campaigns cover the 1986 Cadillac Deville

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 1986 Cadillac Deville
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
06E-043May 19, 2006Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or…Fuel system88,303Part replacement
87V-093Jun 23, 1987Anti lock brake system (abs) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system…Brakes6,004Part replacement
86V-056Apr 28, 1986Push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go outLighting93,317Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1986 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.

22 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.

  1. Filed Oct 8, 2008Failure Oct 1, 2008BAY City, MIService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

    1986 CADILLAC DEVILLE/FLEETWOOD ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. CONSUMER REQUESTS THAT ENFORCEMENT OF SAME INSPECTION, TESTING AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FAILED BRAKING PARTS FOR HIS VEHICLE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS DID NOT PERFORM IN A SATISFACTORY MANNER. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS WAS FLAWED. THE CONSUMER STATED WATER CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS THAT AFFECTED THE ABS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THE ELECTRICAL BRAKE PUMP HARNESS AT NO COST TO HIM. RECALL 87V093000 *JB

    NHTSA complaint 10244848
  2. Filed Apr 13, 2000Failure Dec 1, 1995Dodge Center, MNEngine

    CAR DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK, I THOUGHT IT WAS THE OIL PAN GASKET. TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP WHO CHANGED THE OILPAN GASKET. IT STILL LEAKED OIL, SO I REMOVED THE ENGINE. I DISCOVERED THAT THE BLOCK HAD A CRACK FROM THE CRANK SHAFT TO THE CAM SHAFT ON THE REAR OF THE ENGINE. I TRIED TO ALUMINUM WELD IT ONCE, BUT IT STILL LEAKED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 721437
  3. Filed Mar 13, 2000Failure Mar 10, 2000Avon, NYEngine

    WHILE DRIVING INTO THE DRIVEWAY UPON RETURNING FROM WORK, PARKED THE VEHICLE, NOTICED A PUDDLE OF WATER UNDERNEATH. LIFTED UP THE HOOD, COULD SEE WATER COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE CYLINDER GASKET. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 858424
  4. Filed Dec 29, 1999Windson Hill, MDLatch

    LATCH LOCK ASSEMBLY ON BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES BECAME DEFECTIVE, NOT ALLOWING BOTH DOORS TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 854502
  5. Filed Oct 29, 1999Failure Jun 24, 1999Milwaukie, ORAutomatic transmission

    NO SUMMARY

    NHTSA complaint 714045
  6. Filed Sep 18, 1999Failure Aug 14, 1999Milwaukie, ORAutomatic transmission

    NO SUMMARY

    NHTSA complaint 711535
  7. Filed Jun 10, 1999Helmetta, NJGasoline, Rack and pinion

    DIFICULT STEERING WHEN VEHICLE IS COLD. ALSO, ENGINE LEAKS OIL. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 707434
  8. Filed Apr 7, 1999Failure Apr 7, 1999Toms River, NJGasoline

    DEVELOPED A LOUD TICKING/KNOCKING NOISE IN ENGINE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 705389
  9. Filed Sep 23, 1998Failure Sep 15, 1997Franklin, MIService brakes, Master cylinder

    MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. (ATTORNEY)

    NHTSA complaint 522374
  10. Filed Aug 25, 1998Failure Sep 1, 1997Clayton, NJEngine

    ENGINE FAILED AND VEHICLE SHUTDOWN. OWNER BELIEVES A DEFECTIVE CRANKSHAFT CAUSED THE PROBLEM.

    NHTSA complaint 540349
  11. Filed Apr 25, 1997Failure Apr 11, 1997Richwood, NJAccelerator pedal

    ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERMITTENTLY STICKS WHEN APPLIED, ENGINE ACCELERATES TO HIGH SPEED, VEHICLE KEEPS MOVING WITH BRAKES APPLIED. TEST DRIVEN BY DEALER, NOT DUPLICATED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 811714
  12. Filed Nov 22, 1995Failure Nov 20, 1995Fairfield, OHGasoline

    ALUMINUM ENGINE HAS FAILED AT 80K MILES. TT

    NHTSA complaint 975344
  13. Filed Nov 8, 1995Annandale, VABuckle assembly

    WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER FRONT AND REAR SHOULDER/LAP BELT UNDER NORMAL MOVEMENT CAUSES TO COME UNDONE FOR NO REASON. TT

    NHTSA complaint 974757
  14. Filed Aug 18, 1995Failure Aug 11, 1995Peoria, 00Ignition

    THE ENGINE IS DEFECTIVE AND DOES NOT WORK AND WILL NOT START UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

    NHTSA complaint 970721
  15. Filed Aug 9, 1995Failure Jun 25, 1991Chicago, ILEngine, Emission control, Hoses/lines/piping/fittings, Gear position indication (prndl)

    UPPER ENGINE HOSE FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE LEAK.

    NHTSA complaint 484778
  16. Filed Jul 11, 1995Failure Jun 10, 1995Scottsdale, AZGasoline

    THE MOTOR BLEW UP AND CADILLAC WILL NOT REPAIR IT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

    NHTSA complaint 968515
  17. Filed Jun 5, 1995Failure Jun 2, 1995Hiram, GAFuel system, Hoses, Lines/piping, And fittings

    GAS TANK IS RUSTED; CAUSED FUEL LEAKAGE; CORRECTED AT OWNERS EXPENSE. TT

    NHTSA complaint 966291
  18. Filed Apr 17, 1995Failure Apr 12, 1995Gulf Shores, ALBody

    VEHICLE SPARE WELL DOES NOT HOLD FULL SIZE TIRE. TT

    NHTSA complaint 963869
  19. Filed Apr 7, 1995Failure Apr 7, 1995Selma, ALEngine

    OIL PUMP FAILURE, OIL IS NOT CIRCULATING THRU ENGINE. TT

    NHTSA complaint 963344
  20. Filed Jan 28, 1995Failure Jan 1, 1991Ruther GLE, VAVehicle speed controlCrash

    INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATIONS, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD

    NHTSA complaint 480279
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

5 NHTSA investigations on file

  • EA89028 Engineering analysis, Brakes
    REAR BRAKE PIN
    Opened Jul 28, 1989, closed Jul 27, 1990
  • PE89098 Preliminary evaluation, Brakes
    ANTI LOCK BRAKES
    Opened Mar 10, 1989, closed May 17, 1989
  • EA88031 Engineering analysis, Speed control
    SUDDEN ACCELERATION
    Opened Apr 22, 1988, closed Oct 23, 1989
  • EA88019 Engineering analysis, Steering
    HYDRO BOOST
    Opened Jan 28, 1988, closed Oct 31, 1990
  • PE87038 Preliminary evaluation, Steering
    HYDROBOOST FAILURE
    Opened Jul 9, 1987, closed Jan 28, 1988
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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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.
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