- The problem
- The fuel filters were produced with an incorrect threaded fitting. The incorrect fitting is similiar enough in size that the fuel filter may appear to be correctly threaded onto the fuel line.
- The risk
- REPLACE THE FILTERS WITH THE CORRECT FILTERS.
- The fix
- The improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Vehicle safety record
1983 Cadillac Deville Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1983 Cadillac Deville with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (3) and the engine & cooling (2). Those complaints describe 1 injury. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 1993 for the storage. For comparison, the 1982 has 3 and the 1984 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Deville year, for its age
#10 most complained-about 1983 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1983 Cadillac Deville problems
Share of all 5 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1983 Cadillac Deville recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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5 complaints about the 1983 Cadillac Deville
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration causing loss of vehicle control. *Mjs
The vehicle jumps a head/accelerates on its own while driving. Yh
ENGINE FAILED.
ACCIDENTN DUE TO SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
NOISY ENGINE.
Cadillac Deville: every year compared
All Deville years1983 Cadillac Deville vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Cadillac Deville | 5 | 1 | A | |
| 1983 Cadillac Eldorado | 4 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Cadillac Seville | 2 | 3 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Cadillac Cadillac | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1983 Cadillac Deville
Does the 1983 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1983 Cadillac Deville: storage (June 1993). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1983 Cadillac Deville?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (3), engine & cooling (2), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 1983 Cadillac Deville had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 13, 1997 and the latest on May 22, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1983 Cadillac Deville a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 95 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Cadillac Deville year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Cadillac Deville years have the most complaints?
1997 (280), 1998 (242), 2000 (237). See every Cadillac Deville year compared.
What should I do if my 1983 Cadillac Deville has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data