ERRATIC TURN SIGNAL OPERATION
Opened Feb 6, 1998
Closed Aug 27, 1998
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1994 Cadillac Deville
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
127
Latest Jun 4, 2015
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
0
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
4
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
18
9 injuries, 0 deaths reported
Overview
Our database contains 127 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1994 Cadillac Deville, most frequently naming the engine, brakes and fuel system categories. 4 NHTSA investigations name it; and 34 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1997 | 1 | 33 |
| May 1997 | 1 | 34 |
| Jun 1997 | 1 | 35 |
| Jul 1997 | 2 | 37 |
| Sep 1997 | 2 | 39 |
| Oct 1997 | 2 | 41 |
| Nov 1997 | 1 | 42 |
| Jan 1998 | 3 | 45 |
| Feb 1998 | 1 | 46 |
| Mar 1998 | 1 | 47 |
| May 1998 | 2 | 49 |
| Jul 1998 | 6 | 55 |
| Sep 1998 | 1 | 56 |
| Oct 1998 | 3 | 59 |
| Nov 1998 | 4 | 63 |
| Dec 1998 | 3 | 66 |
| Feb 1999 | 1 | 67 |
| Apr 1999 | 1 | 68 |
| May 1999 | 2 | 70 |
| Jun 1999 | 2 | 72 |
| Sep 1999 | 1 | 73 |
| Oct 1999 | 2 | 75 |
| Nov 1999 | 1 | 76 |
| Dec 1999 | 1 | 77 |
| Mar 2000 | 1 | 78 |
| May 2000 | 2 | 80 |
| Aug 2000 | 1 | 81 |
| Sep 2000 | 1 | 82 |
| Oct 2000 | 4 | 86 |
| Nov 2000 | 1 | 87 |
| Jan 2001 | 3 | 90 |
| Feb 2001 | 1 | 91 |
| Mar 2001 | 3 | 94 |
| May 2001 | 1 | 95 |
| Aug 2001 | 4 | 99 |
| Oct 2001 | 1 | 100 |
| Nov 2001 | 2 | 102 |
| Jan 2002 | 2 | 104 |
| Feb 2002 | 1 | 105 |
| Mar 2002 | 2 | 107 |
| Apr 2002 | 1 | 108 |
| Jun 2002 | 1 | 109 |
| Jul 2002 | 1 | 110 |
| Sep 2002 | 1 | 111 |
| Apr 2003 | 1 | 112 |
| Jun 2003 | 1 | 113 |
| Jul 2003 | 1 | 114 |
| Sep 2003 | 1 | 115 |
| Jan 2004 | 1 | 116 |
| Sep 2004 | 1 | 117 |
| Jan 2005 | 1 | 118 |
| May 2005 | 1 | 119 |
| Jun 2005 | 1 | 120 |
| Dec 2005 | 1 | 121 |
| Aug 2006 | 1 | 122 |
| Sep 2006 | 1 | 123 |
| Nov 2006 | 1 | 124 |
| Apr 2008 | 1 | 125 |
| Mar 2010 | 1 | 126 |
| Jun 2015 | 1 | 127 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Engine3421.3%
- Brakes1811.3%
- Fuel system1710.6%
- Airbags127.5%
- Electrical116.9%
- Interior & seats106.3%
- Exterior lighting85.0%
- Transmission74.4%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Safety investigations
NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.
DASH TRIM SEPARATION
Opened Aug 31, 1995
Closed Sep 30, 1996
A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH TRIM PIECE SEPARATION
Opened May 1, 1995
Closed Aug 31, 1995
There is no summary currently available
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
Opened Feb 7, 1994
Closed Mar 21, 1994
There is no summary currently available
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Body & structure
Filed Jun 4, 2015
THE TRUNK DOES NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUT, WITH KEY OR WITHOUT, MALFUNCTION OR DEFECT IN ASSEMBLY OF VEHICLE. I TOOK THE AUTO TO THE DEALERSHIP (TURLOCK - SMITH CHEVROLET CADILLAC, INC.) AND WAS CHARGED FOR THEM TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO BREAK INTO THE TRUNK WITHOUT SUCCESS. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THIS MODEL YEAR HAS A PROBLEM WITH THIS DEFECTIVE ISSUES. THERE IS NO WAY TO GET INTO TRUNK WITHOUT DIS ASSEMBLY. BASICALLY BREAKING IN TO THE TRUNK AND REBUILDING THE ENTIRE LOCK DOWN ASSEMBLY. I AM EXTREMELY DEPRESSED, I CAN DO NOTHING ABOUT PROBLEM OTHER THAN RE-ASSBLE THE WHOLE MESS CADILLAC CREATED BY THIS MALFUNCTIONING ISSUE.
- NHTSA ID
- 10723415
- Incident
- Jun 3, 2015
- Mileage
- 1,245,590 mi
Electrical
Filed Mar 6, 2010
WE HAVE A 1994 CADILLAC CONCOURS . THE ENGINE JUST SHUTS OFF SOMETIMES. RESTARTS EASILY. WE WERE ALMOST BROADSIDED DUE TO THIS !!!!!!!!!!!! IT DOESN'T DO IT ALL THE TIME MAYBE ONCE A DAY OR MAYBE ONCE EVERY 4 DAYS. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10317346
- Incident
- Mar 5, 2010
- Mileage
- 140,000 mi
Transmission
Filed Apr 20, 2008
TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 63,000 MILES. VEHICLE HAD VERY "LIGHT" USE FOR FIRST 10 YEARS. WHEN PURCHASED IN 2004, ONLY HAT 47,000 MILES. WELL SERVICED, VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10225200
- Incident
- Mar 27, 2006
- Mileage
- 63,000 mi
Engine
Filed Nov 12, 2006
GASKET AND SEAL FAILURE ON 1994 CADILLAC DEVILLE CONCOURS:OIL PAN, CRANKSHAFT, BLOCK HALF SEAL, OIL FILTER PLATE. *NM
- NHTSA ID
- 10173216
- Incident
- Oct 1, 2006
- Mileage
- 93,135 mi
Brakes
Filed Sep 8, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH AND THE BRAKE FLUID HAD DRAINED OUT. ALL FOUR BRAKE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 11/09/06.*JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10167697
- Incident
- Aug 28, 2006
- Mileage
- 108,766 mi
Seat belts
Filed Aug 4, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT UNLATCH TRAPPING A PASSENGER UNTIL THE SEAT BELT WAS CUT. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. UPDATED 08/23/06. *JB UPDATED 08/25/06. *JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10164503
- Incident
- Aug 3, 2006
Interior & seats
Filed Dec 16, 2005
Fire reported
1994 CADILLAC DEVILLE CONCOURS LITERALLY BURNED TO THE GROUND IN MY DRIVEWAY. HADN'T BEEN DRIVEN IN OVER 15 HOURS. THE CAR WAS IN PERFECT MECHANICAL CONDITION. *NM
- NHTSA ID
- 10145485
- Incident
- Dec 16, 2005
- Mileage
- 91,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Jun 7, 2005
2 injuries reported
DT: DRIVER HIT A HOLE WITH FRONT 2 TIRES IN THE RAIN AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. WHEN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED THEY BUSTED, AND HURT THE DRIVER. HE HAD TO GO TO HOSPITAL. DRIVER WAS IN CONSTRUCTION AREA. INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED THE CAR. MANUFACTURER SAYS THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING, AND WILL NOT PAY FOR CAR. THE VIN # IS [XXX]. *AK *SB INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10120565
- Incident
- Sep 15, 2004
- Mileage
- 163,000 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
PIC4696E
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
PIC4696D
EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
PIC4696C
EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
130089009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
990601019
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL LEAKS ALONG THE UPPER TO LOWER CRANKCASE JOINT. *TT
01792
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8 L37 ENGINE WATER PUMP COVER P/N 12571913- THERMOSTAT LOOSE. ALSO INCLUDING MODEL 2003 CADILLAC ELDORADO. *MR
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 95 | 1 | 0 | 42.4 |
| 2004 | 167 | 1 | 0 | 44.6 |
| 2003 | 144 | 4 | 0 | 51.7 |
| 2002 | 176 | 5 | 0 | 53.9 |
| 2001 | 175 | 4 | 1 | 59.9 |
| 2000 | 225 | 5 | 1 | 59.6 |
| 1999 | 187 | 1 | 2 | 54.3 |
| 1998 | 237 | 3 | 3 | 58.5 |
| 1997 | 269 | 2 | 5 | 55.2 |
| 1996 | 218 | 2 | 5 | 57.5 |
| 1995 | 129 | 2 | 6 | 60.7 |
| 1994Viewing | 127 | 0 | 4 | 49.0 |
| 1993 | 92 | 1 | 0 | 48.8 |
| 1992 | 135 | 1 | 1 | 54.0 |
| 1991 | 87 | 1 | 4 | 58.1 |
| 1990 | 76 | 2 | 3 | 62.2 |
| 1989 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 46.9 |
| 1988 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 50.3 |
| 1987 | 40 | 2 | 3 | 58.6 |
| 1986 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 56.5 |
| 1985 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 55.8 |
| 1984 | 6 | 1 | 3 | — |
| 1983 | 5 | 1 | 3 | — |
| 1982 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 4 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.