1987 Cadillac Deville

40 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.

1. Filed Dec 17, 2014Failure Nov 1, 2001Topeka, KSElectrical systemFire1 killed

   TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1987 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE FUEL AND THERE WAS OIL SEEN LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, AS THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO PARK, A FIRE ERUPTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES FROM THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, AND BOTH A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

   NHTSA complaint 10664900
2. Filed Nov 19, 2005Failure Nov 18, 2005Niagara Falls, NYTires

   THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REGARDS TO THE GOODYEAR VIVA 2 TIRES SOLD AT WALMART. I HAD PURCHASED TWO TIRES IN AUGUST OF 2005. WHEN I WAS FIRST SOLD THESE TIRES I ASKED THE ASSOCIATE SELLING THE TIRES IF THESE TIRES WERE APPROVED FOR ALL SEASON DRIVING. THE ASSOCIATE ASSURED ME THEY WERE. I WAS DRIVING IN MY CAR YESTERDAY I SLID ON A PIECE OF ICE AND HAD NO TRACTION. IF I WAS NOT AN EXPERIENCED WINTER DRIVER I WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR AND WRECKED IT. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE COMPANY STOP ADVERTISING THESE TIRES AS ALL SEASON TIRES ,BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT GOOD FOR WINTER ICE CONDITIONS. *JB

   NHTSA complaint 10143247
3. Filed Aug 12, 2005Failure Jun 26, 2005168,000 milesMichiana, MIFrame and members

   DT: CONSUMER SAID MOTOR MOUNTS AND FRAME RUSTED. CONSUMER HAD HARBOR MOTORS IN MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THEY ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO RUSTED MOTOR MOUNTS AND FRAME. THE CONSUMER SPOKE WITH MANUFACTURER, AND WAS NOT SATISFIED WITH ANSWER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IT WAS AN OLD CAR WITH 174,000 MILES ON IT. CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE IS 95% RUST FREE ON THE BODY SHEET METALS. *AK *NM

   NHTSA complaint 10127790
4. Filed Apr 25, 2005Failure Jul 21, 1996108,100 milesShannon, ALWiring, Radiator assembly, Air conditioner, Automatic transmissionFire

   1987 CADILLAC DEVILLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED.*MR THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE FIRE WAS DUE TO WIRING REPAIRS THAT WERE PERFORMED BY THE DEALER. PRIOR TO THE FIRE THE CONSUMER HAD OTHER REPAIRS DONE ON THE CAR SUCH AS A NEW RACK AND PINION, STRUTS, TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR, AND REPAIRS TO THE AIR CONDITION. *JB *NM

   NHTSA complaint 10119094
5. Filed Nov 30, 2004Failure Aug 9, 200450,000 milesLAS Vegas, NVService brakes, Control unit/module

   CONSUMER STATED BRAKE SENSOR LIGHT STAYED ON. AS A RESULT, P0WER ASSIST FOR FRONT BRAKES FAILED. RECALL 87V093000 WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *TC

   NHTSA complaint 10087584
6. Filed Feb 6, 2002Failure Jan 1, 2002Stanford, COSwitch

   VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.THERE IS NO POWER AT ALL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

   NHTSA complaint 8003681
7. Filed Nov 27, 2001Failure Nov 24, 2001Methuen, MAEngine and engine cooling, Engine, Unknown or other

   HEAD GASKETS BLEWOUT. TEMPERATURE LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF. WARNING LIGHTS FOR ENGINE DID NOT COME ON.CONTACTED DEALER, AND TOOK VEHICLE TO SHOP. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 899496
8. Filed Aug 6, 2001Failure Aug 6, 2001Methuen, MADefroster/defogger/hvac system

   WHEN TURNING ON AIR CONDITIONER IT WILL NOT VENTILATE COOL AIR JUST LIKE A REGULAR FAN, AND WHEN HEATER IS TURN ON HOT, AIR WILL NOT COME OUT FROM BOTTOM, IT WILL COME OUT THROUGH TOP INTO CONSUMER'S FACE.*AK

   NHTSA complaint 893590
9. Filed Dec 12, 2000Dahlonega, GAGasoline

   THE ENGINE CONSTANTLY IS KNOCKING, WHEN THE 50,000 MILE WARRANTY WAS UP, THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE NEW ENGINE IS DOING THE EXACT SAME THING. *SLC

   NHTSA complaint 558003
10. Filed Jun 19, 2000Failure Jun 1, 1999Massapequa, NYRack and pinion

    WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN, STEERING WHEEL WON'T TURN, AND IT MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE. ALSO, IT GETS STUCK. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER IT WAS THE RACK AND PINION STEERING. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 863790
11. Filed Apr 4, 2000Failure Apr 4, 1998South Sanfrancisco, CAGasoline

    WHEN ENGINE FAILED CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE CAR. CONSUMER FELT THAT A BRAND NEW ENGINE SHOULD HAVE LASTED LONGER, ONLY LASTED 25000 MILES AND QUIT. ENGINE REPLACED WITH ONE OF THE SAME TYPE, WHICH IS FAILING AFTER 25000 MILES. *AK *ML

    NHTSA complaint 859647
12. Filed Jan 24, 2000Failure Jan 23, 2000Brea, CAManifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

    WHILE WIFE WAS DRIVING SHE NOTICED STEAM WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. A TECHNICIAN TOLD HER THAT THERE WAS A LEAKAGE FROM THE ENGINE MANIFOLD. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 855521
13. Filed Dec 28, 1999Failure Dec 28, 1999Etler, PABody

    WHILE DRIVING ROOF OF CAR CAME OFF. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 854470
14. Filed Jun 10, 1999Helmetta, NJGasoline

    NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 707436
15. Filed Aug 14, 1998Failure May 16, 1998Tenafly, NJEngine

    LEAK IN GASKET CAUSED ENGINE TO SPUTTER AND EMISSION OF SMOKE, RESULTED IN ENGINE FAILURE. QCAW

    NHTSA complaint 539053
16. Filed Jun 3, 1998Hummelstow, PAService brakes, Abs warning light

    ABS LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE VEHICLE VIBRATES.

    NHTSA complaint 536625
17. Filed Apr 28, 1998Hummelstow, PAService brakes, Rotor, Foundation components

    VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH ABS SYSTEM, RECALL WORK DENIED DUE TO VIN#.

    NHTSA complaint 534843
18. Filed Jan 31, 1998Villanova, PARack and pinion

    THE RACK AND PINION DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY BEFORE FIVE TO TEN MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.

    NHTSA complaint 530044
19. Filed Nov 25, 1997Lennox, CAWheels

    SOLID MEDAL PART INSIDE THE WHEEL CRACKED.

    NHTSA complaint 525429
20. Filed Jul 9, 1997Cincinnati, OHService brakes, Vacuum

    BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR LEAKING.

    NHTSA complaint 519300