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1992 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.
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Latest Aug 29, 2006
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.
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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.
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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.
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Overview

Our database contains 8 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood, most frequently naming the electrical, fuel system and driver assistance categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names 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

  • Electrical428.6%
  • Fuel system214.3%
  • Driver assistance17.1%
  • Engine17.1%
  • Powertrain (other)17.1%
  • Suspension17.1%
  • Transmission17.1%
  • Body & structure17.1%

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

2 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

Safety investigations

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

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

EngineFuel systemPowertrain (other)+1 more
Filed Aug 29, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTERWARDS, THE ENGINE WAS EASILY RESTARTED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 94V199000, REGARDING THE POWER TRAIN AXLE ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED. UPDATED 10/17/2006 - SMOKE BEGAN POURING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. A NEW PCM WAS INSTALLED. THE GAS TANK FLOAT WAS BAD. *NM

NHTSA ID
10166830
Incident
Aug 29, 2006
Mileage
76,000 mi
ElectricalVisibility
Filed Sep 16, 2004

TRIED TO TURN ON AIR-CONDITIONER AND HEATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DIAGNOSTIC CENTER AND AN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AUTO CENTER. THEY BOTH HAD THE SAME CONCLUSION. THE CLIMATE CONTROL VALVE HAS FAILED. THE ACDELCO PART# 16082986 HAS A FAILURE. *JB

NHTSA ID
10091096
Incident
Jul 15, 2004
Fuel system
Filed Jun 12, 2001

FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS, THE ENGINE HAS DIED WHEN THERE IS LESS THAN 5 GAL. OF GAS IN THE TANK AND I'M DRIVING DOWNHILL. THE CAR DIES AT THE BOTTOM. I SHIFT INTO PARK AND THE CAR STARTS RIGHT UP. I'VE ASK TWO DEALERSHIPS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THIS TO HAPPEN AND DON'T WANT TO START REPLACING PARTS UNTIL THEY ARE SURE WHAT IS CAUSING IT. THE RESULT OF THIS IS THAT IT HASN'T BEEN FIXED AND I JUST GAVE UP. HAVE YOU HAD ANY REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING AND IF SO, WHAT IS THE SOLUTION. I DON'T MIND HAVING IT FIXED BUT IT IS HARD TO PIN DOWN. IT CAN CREATE A PROBLEM WHEN THE ENGINE DIES AND YOU LOSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES.*AK

NHTSA ID
746712
Suspension
Filed Jul 20, 1999

ONE OF THE STRUTS WAS LOOSE AND BROKE, AND WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP THERE WAS A SHOCK WITHIN THE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
842667
Incident
Jun 7, 1999
Body & structureElectrical
Filed May 20, 1998

CONSUMER EXPRIENCES SMOKE ODORS FROM THE STEERING NEAR THE SIGNAL SWITCH. WHEN TURNING THE SIGNAL SWITCH THERE IS SMOKE AND AN ODOR. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL HAS DETATCHED BY ITSELF FROM COVERING THE ELECTRICAL WIRE. *AK

NHTSA ID
823525
Incident
Jan 1, 1998
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Sep 3, 1997
Crash reported

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. BRAKES WOULD NOT OVERRIDE AND STOP VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
962464
Incident
Mar 20, 1995
Electrical
Filed Dec 18, 1996
Fire reported

WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AND RUNNING, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CAUSE OF FIRE IS UNKNOWN. *AK

NHTSA ID
806538
Incident
Nov 9, 1996
Electrical
Filed Nov 15, 1996
Fire reported

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE HOOD, LIFTED THE HOOD UP AND FLAMES WERE SPREADING FROM THE HOOD. *AK

NHTSA ID
805139
Incident
Nov 5, 1996

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
1992Viewing821—
1991143257.7
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.