1990 Cadillac Deville

76 complaints on file, page 1 of 4.

1. Filed Dec 16, 2015Failure Dec 15, 201595,346 milesLaguna Niguel, CAEngine, Service brakes, Vehicle speed controlCrash

   THE CAR WHILE TURNING INTERMITTENTLY DIES AND LOOSES ANY ACCELERATION STALLS AND MOST OF THE TIME STARTS BACK UP WHEN LIFTING FOOT OF THE GAS AND SOMETIMES DIES. ALSO THE CAR ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN SOMETIMES VERY QUICKLY. THE CAR STALLING WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN GOT ME T-BONED BY SOMEONE WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS DEFECT IS GOING TO GET SOMEBODY KILLED.

   NHTSA complaint 10810706
2. Filed Jun 16, 2010Failure Jun 6, 201080,000 milesLOS Angeles, CAElectrical system

   THIS PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. ON WARM DAYS, WHEN DRIVING WITH AIRCONDITIONING.TURNED ON, THE CAR STALLS AND THEN QUICKLY STARTS UP AGAIN. NO NOTICE FROM COMPUTER PROBLEM LIGHT. NOTE OTHER OWNERS OF THIS CAR HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS EVEN AFTER DEALER CHECK.........ONE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT IT IS THE BAFFLE AROUND THE FUEL TAKE THAT CUTS THE IGNITION OUT AND I SHOULD KEEP FUEL COMPLETELY FILLED TO TOP OR AT LEAST HALF FULL. YESTERDAY WHEN THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN, IT WAS WARM IN LOS ANGELS, HAD 11 GALLONS IN TANK AND STILL HAD PROBLEM. NO RECALL WAS EVER INITIATED BY US GOVERNMENT OR GM. MY CAR IS A 1990 CAD WITH ONLY 80,000 MILES AND MAINTAINED REGULARLY. *TR

   NHTSA complaint 10336637
3. Filed Sep 30, 2009Failure Oct 19, 2001157,745 milesTuscaloosa, ALVehicle speed control

   CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL WITH SPEED AT 100+ MILES PER HOUR. THE BRAKES FAILED/ WOULD NOT MOVE. THE ACCELERATOR MOVED AWAY FROM MY FOOT. THIS HAPPEN A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES WITH MY CAR. EACH TIME THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A DIFFERENT PROBLEM. MY CAR WAS A 1990 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE, 4 DOOR. THE TOYOTA RECALL DESCRIBED EXACTLY WHAT HAPPEN TO MY CAR. THE 911 CALL TELEVISED ON THE NEWS WITH THE FAMILY THAT WAS KILLED IN THE TOYOTA CAR, THE CALLER SAID "THE CAR WAS ACCELERATING OUT OF CONTROL AND THE BRAKES HAD FAILED". THIS IS WHAT I REMEMBER WITH MY INCIDENTS AND THIS BROUGHT BACK THOSE MEMORIES. I HOPE THIS CAN HELP. I DO NOT BELIEVE IT IS THE FLOOR MATS, THAT IS WHAT I THOUGHT. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS THE BRAKE BOOSTER AT FIRST AND THEN SAID IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY. I DID SENT A COMPLAINT TO GMC IN DETROIT, MI BUT NEVER HEARD BACK. *TR

   NHTSA complaint 10285864
4. Filed May 10, 2007Failure May 9, 2007175,480 milesLaurel, MDAir bags, Engine and engine cooling, SteeringFire

   TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SMOKE FOR THIRTY SECONDS. THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR TWO MONTHS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE WATER PUMP CAUSED THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO FAIL. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED A RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE AXLE WHEN MAKING A LEFT AND RIGHT TURN. THE STEERING FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 175,512 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,480.

   NHTSA complaint 10190429
5. Filed May 7, 2007Failure Nov 18, 1994Severn, MDFuel system, Tank assembly, Hoses, Lines/piping

   GAS LEAK UNDER THE CAR, GAS LINE RUSTED, TANK RUSTED. LINE AND TANK REPLACED. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 10189955
6. Filed Mar 19, 2007Failure Mar 1, 200744,356 milesCocoa, FLVehicle speed control

   TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 65 MPH. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE FOR ABOUT 30-45 SECONDS AND THEN THE ACCELERATION STOPPED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY ADVISED HIM TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A CADILLAC DEALER. THE LOCAL MECHANIC ATTEMPTED TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE ON 3 OCCASIONS AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. REPAIR INVOICES WERE AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 44,356. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 10185494
7. Filed Apr 1, 2004Failure Feb 25, 2004111,000 milesBelleville, NJTrunk lid1 injured

   THE TRUNK LID SHUT AND LOCKED WITH CONSUMER'S HAND STUCK IN IT. A NEIGHBOR HAD TO PRY OPEN THE TRUNK WITH A TIRE IRON. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK TRUNK LID WAS FROZEN, WHEN HAND WAS STUCK IN THE LID, THE LOCK SETTING MISALIGNED. INCIDENT HAPPENED TWICE, BOTH IN COLD TEMPERATURE. CONSUMER SUSPECTED THE ICING AROUND THE TRUNK WHICH CAUSED THE PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, EVEN THE USE OF A KEY WON'T UNLOCK THE TRUNK. *LA

   NHTSA complaint 10059786
8. Filed Feb 19, 2004Failure Feb 19, 2004Albany, VTCruise controlCrash1 injured

   THE CONSUMER SET THE CRUISE CONTROL AT 48 MPH. THE CONSUMER CAME UPON A VEHICLE THAT WAS MAKING A TURN THEREFORE SHE HAD TO SLOW DOWN. SHE STATED SHE PUT HER FOOT ON THE BRAKES TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. SHE THEN PLACED BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE STILL DIDN'T SLOW DOWN. THE CONSUMER ENDED UP REAR ENDING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. THE VEHICLE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE DRIVER BLACKED OUT FOR A MINUTE. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE CAME TO SHE WAS HANGING OFF AN EMBANKMENT ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD. SHE STATES THAT HER CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. THE CONSUMER WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE. THE CONSUMER HAS RECENTLY FOUND OUT THAT A LOT OF CADILLAC'S ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE. *NM

   NHTSA complaint 10059351
9. Filed Jan 28, 2004100,000 milesHastings, MNElectrical

   CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A JBS TECHNOLOGY REMOTE STARTER PROBLEM WHICH HE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. IT WAS CALLED THE BULLDOG REMOTE CONTROL STARTER. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 10056009
10. Filed Nov 7, 2003Failure Jan 1, 2003160,000 milesClawson, MIFront

    THE DRIVERS SEAT-BELT LATCH NO LONGER WILL RETAIN THE BUCKLE WHEN INSERTED. *LA

    NHTSA complaint 10045647
11. Filed Oct 29, 2003Failure Oct 29, 200390,000 milesMinneapolis, MNCruise controlCrash

    WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY REASON VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 65 MPH. BRAKES WERE APPLIED TO DECELERATE VEHICLE AND THEY DIDN'T WORK, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. DEALER AND INDEPENDENT SHOP COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 10044998
12. Filed Sep 23, 2003Failure May 8, 2003Erie, PAEngineFire

    ENGINE FIRE.*MR WHEN THE CONSUMER EXITED THE TURNPIKE, THE ENGINE ALL OF A SUDDEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS *JB

    NHTSA complaint 10040653
13. Filed Sep 9, 2002Failure Sep 9, 2002Dallas, TXCables

    WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH CABLE TO BATTERY REPEATLY LOOSENED, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 8018253
14. Filed Jul 2, 2002Failure Mar 1, 2002Viero Beach, FLTread/belt

    MICHELIN, TPG SPEC, P205/70H15, DOT M3H3819X409, REPLACEMENT TIRES WITH 10000 MILES ON A 1990, CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE. RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD BELT SEPARATION, THEN, ON 24 JUNE 2002, LEFT REAR TIRE HAD BELT SEPARATION.*AK *JG

    NHTSA complaint 8013123
15. Filed May 15, 2002Failure Apr 16, 2002Rumford, MEPark/neutral start interlock switch1 injured

    WIFE LEFT CAR PARKED IN DRIVEWAY IN PARK, EXITED THE CAR WALKED TO THE TOP OF THE DRIVE TO PICK UP RAKES PROCEEDED BACK BEHIND AND PAST THE CAR WHEN THE CAR CRASHED INTO HER CRITICALLY INJURIING HER.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 761924
16. Filed Apr 15, 2002Failure May 15, 1999Philadelphia, PAService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

    ABS IS MALFUNCTIONING WHILE DRIVING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THER E WILL BE NO BRAKES, UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE. REPLACED PART TWICES. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 8007658
17. Filed Jan 11, 2002Failure Jan 10, 2002Evens, GAService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

    WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON THE BRAKES PEDAL TO STOP OR REDUCE SPEED, BUT BRAKES WILL MALFUNCTION. SOMETIMES RESULTS IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 8002079
18. Filed Jan 11, 2002Failure Jan 10, 2002Evens, GAVehicle speed control

    WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE, RAISING UP TO 80 MPH+. HAS TO STEP ON BRAKES TO SLOWDOWN, AND SOMETIME TO MAKE VEHICLE STOP, A MECHANIC SAID REASON COULD BE THAT THROTTLE VALVE WILL STICK OPEN. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 8002078
19. Filed Aug 29, 2001Failure Aug 21, 2001Wellsville, PAPark/neutral start interlock switchCrash

    AFTER STARTING VEHICLE AND PLACING IT INTO NEUTRAL VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR INTO REVERSE, CRASHING INTO A PICNIC TABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 895394
20. Filed Aug 13, 2001Failure Jun 25, 2001S. Pasadena, FLConventional, Park/neutral start interlock switch, Vehicle speed controlCrash1 injured

    PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT RELEASE. TOOK OUT OWNERS MANUAL, AND IT STATED THAT BRAKE MAY FREEZE UP AT TIMES. CONSUMER PUT CAR IN PARK AND GOT OUT TO REACH LEVER, WHEN CONSUMER PULLED LEVER, VEHICLE LURCHED SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, RIGHT FRONT TIRE ROLLED OVER CONSUMER'S LEG, AND VEHICLE HIT A PARKED CAR BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. CONSUMER HAS YET CONTACT THE DEALER. *AK CONSUMER STILL HAS NOT RECOVERED COMPLETELY DUE TO THE SEVERE TISSUE DAMAGE DONE TO THE LEG AND BOTH FEET. *SLC

    NHTSA complaint 894176