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1991 Cadillac Fleetwood

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.
14
Latest Aug 29, 2000
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.
3
Latest Oct 24, 2007
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.
2
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.
2
10 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 14 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood, most frequently naming the brakes, steering and engine categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 2 NHTSA investigations name it; and 5 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.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes628.6%
  • Steering29.5%
  • Engine29.5%
  • Driver assistance29.5%
  • Other / unspecified14.8%
  • Seat belts14.8%
  • Suspension14.8%
  • Tires & wheels14.8%

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

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07E088000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 24, 2007
121,680 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
94V199000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Oct 13, 1994
403,273 units potentially affected
The defect: THE UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE TRANSAXLE END OF THE LINE ASSEMBLY.
The risk: IN THE EVENT OF SEPARATION OF THE COUPLING, AN OIL LEAK CAN OCCUR WHICH, WHEN EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINE TO THE TRANSAXLE.
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.View on NHTSA.gov
91V098000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS

Jun 14, 1991
13 units potentially affected
The defect: REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER BRAKING.
The risk: STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 ARE NOT METWITH THE POWER ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.
The remedy: REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
KRYSTAL KOACH COMPANYView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EA93011ClosedEngineering Analysis

FUEL LINE FAILURE

Opened May 3, 1993
Closed May 31, 1994

There is no summary currently available

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
PE93007ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

FUEL LINE FAILURE

Opened Feb 10, 1993
Closed May 3, 1993

There is no summary currently available

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 14
Brakes
Filed Aug 29, 2000

REAR BRAKES WENT OUT DUE TO FLUID NOT GETTING TO BRAKES, CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PREVIOUS BRAKE FAILURE, DEALER CAN NOT REPAIR BRAKES DUE TO THEM BEING DISCONTINUED, CONSUMER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO GET HER BRAKES REPAIRED SINCE THE PART HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. *SLC

NHTSA ID
554146
Driver assistance
Filed Nov 22, 1999

WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS SET AT 55 MPH, SPEED STARTS INCREASING AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, EVEN THOUGH DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAKES AND TURNED THE OFF THE SWITCH. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION TO STOP THE VEHICLE, AVOIDING A CRASH. A MECHANIC UNHOOKED THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM. THE DEALER WAS CALLED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ID
853231
Incident
Nov 4, 1999
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 9, 1999

VOGUE P205/70R15955 TIRE SEPARATED. MJS

NHTSA ID
548410
Incident
Aug 17, 1999
BrakesEngineTransmission
Filed Aug 25, 1999

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE. DEALER SAID IT MAY BE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. HAD TO GET A CATALYTIC CONVERTER AT 50,000, AND A MASTER CYLINDER AND NEW MOTER AT 46,000. *AK

NHTSA ID
845796
Incident
Aug 21, 1999
BrakesDriver assistanceSteering
Filed Aug 21, 1998

STEERING COLUMN CABLE/THE THROTTLE CABLE AND EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE, WHEN CAR WAS BUILT, CABLES WERE TOO CLOSE TO THE MANIFOLD, CAUSING ALL THREE CABLES TO MELT. DEALER COMMENTS, WHILE REPAIRS OF REROUTING CABLES ARE DONE. *AK

NHTSA ID
827083
Incident
Aug 14, 1998
Steering
Filed Jan 6, 1998

STEERING COLUMN: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70-75MPH AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE TOP SEAM OF THE STEERING COLUMN IN THE AIR BAG AREA. PULLED OVER, SHUT OFF VEHICLE AND SMOKE CEASED. STARTED UP CAR AND GOT UP TO 70MPH, AND IT STARTED SMOKING AGAIN IN THE SAME AREA. THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, BUT IT SEEMS TO BE IN THE AIR BAG AREA. *AK

NHTSA ID
820294
Incident
Jan 4, 1998
Brakes
Filed Jun 26, 1997

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ID
603373
Incident
May 1, 1995
Electrical
Filed Oct 10, 1996

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL STALL ONLY WHEN TURNING AIR CONDITIONING ON. *AK

NHTSA ID
802526
Incident
Jan 1, 1991

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

130089009

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

020730024A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

577106A

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW

577106A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW

577106

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW

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

Cadillac Fleetwood by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1998400—
1996172152.5
1995185156.6
1994165061.0
1993323055.4
1992821—
1991Viewing143257.7
1990212158.3
1989152040.3
1988332—
1987742—
1986754—
1985634—
1984123—
1983123—
1982011—
1981100—
1979010—
1978120—
1977010—
1972110—
1971010—

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.