- The problem
- Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (To see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
- The risk
- This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
- The fix
- Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Vehicle safety record
1990 Cadillac Deville Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 80 complaints about the 1990 Cadillac Deville with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (22) and the acceleration & cruise control (20). Those complaints describe 10 crashes, 2 fires and 7 injuries. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in May 2006 for the fuel system, gasoline. For comparison, the 1989 has 49 and the 1991 has 91.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Deville year, for its age
#18 most complained-about 1990 vehicle
- Complaints
- 80
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 10
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 7
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1990 Cadillac Deville problems
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1990 Cadillac Deville recalls 2
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
- The problem
- Threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.
- The risk
- Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gasesto escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.
- The fix
- Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.
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80 complaints about the 1990 Cadillac Deville
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 4.
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.
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
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"....
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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
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.
Gas leak under the car, gas line rusted, tank rusted. Line and tank replaced. *Ak
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
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
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...
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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
Consumer complained about a jbs technology remote starter problem which he installed in the vehicle. It was called the bulldog remote control starter. *Ak
The drivers seat-belt latch no longer will retain the buckle when inserted. *La
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
Engine fire.*Mr when the consumer exited the turnpike, the engine all of a sudden caught on fire. *Ts *jb
Letter fm florence leishman (wa) regarding an automatic locking problem with the trunk of her 1990 cadillac. Reply to florence leishman. Ms. Florence leishman had her hands injured on december 23, 2002 when her fingers were trapped in the trunk of the car and automatically locked on her fingers. She had to pull her fingers out, breaking 6 of her fingernails, and developed multiple contusions to her finger nails and hematosis. She developed some residual numbness . *Ak *jb *cb
THE BRAKES WORK INTERMITTENTLEY OVER 3000 MILES. TS
While driving 45 mph cable to battery repeatly loosened, causing loss of power.*Ak
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
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
Abs is malfunctioning while driving when applying brakes. Ther e will be no brakes, unable to stop vehicle. Replaced part twices. *Ak
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
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
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
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
There has been 2 times that this engine has failed almost costing our lives.*Ak
Replaced the water pump three times within the past two years. Too many other problems to list. *Ak
I have written to cadillac and will try to attach that note. No safety defect. *Ak
Cadillac Deville: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 142 | 0 | F |
| 1993 | 102 | 1 | F |
| 1992 | 137 | 1 | F |
| 1991 | 91 | 1 | F |
| 1990 | 80 | 2 | D |
| 1989 | 49 | 1 | C |
| 1988 | 29 | 1 | B |
| 1987 | 41 | 2 | C |
| 1986 | 22 | 3 | A |
1990 Cadillac Deville vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Cadillac Deville | 80 | 2 | D | |
| 1990 Cadillac Allante | 40 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Cadillac Eldorado | 25 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood | 21 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Cadillac Seville | 19 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Cadillac Brougham | 11 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham | 1 | 0 | - | 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 1990 Cadillac Deville
Does the 1990 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1990 Cadillac Deville: fuel system, gasoline (May 2006); frontal (October 1990). 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 1990 Cadillac Deville?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (22), acceleration & cruise control (20), engine & cooling (10).
How many complaints has the 1990 Cadillac Deville had?
80 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 17, 1994 and the latest on December 16, 2015. Of these, 10 describe a crash and 2 a fire, and together they report 7 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1990 Cadillac Deville a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 30 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 1990 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