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1991 Cadillac Deville Engine problems

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 1991 Cadillac Deville's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 19% of all its complaints, most recently on August 21, 2015. They describe 0 crashes, 5 fires and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
17
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

Engine & coolingFuel system

I had no idea this vehicle was under recall I actually own a 1984 cadillac sedan deville, it had a gas leak which rotted out the timing chain casing, and knocked teeth down into the gear box. I just realized this car was recalled because of the fuel leaks and the rotting parts under the engine compartment. I paid nearly 6,000 in 2004 thinking I was buying a great collector one time previous owner. Then I ended up with a lemon, I stored it cause I see they sell for around 35k fixed up. But I believe this should still be covered under the recall the engine and fuel pump work.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10758493
Engine & coolingFuel systemAcceleration & cruise control

My 1991 cadillac deville has had a problem (as had the 1985 cadillac) with sudden acceleration/engine racing. This is most noticeable when the car is stopped at a signal or stop sign. Though my foot will be firmly on the brake pedal, the car engine races and then the car lurches forward. My solution? I keep a good distance behind the car in front of me to prevent the lurching into the car in front. I am concerned that this will at some point cause an accident, whether it is parking the car or when the...

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foot is off the brake momentarily or when the foot is on the gas pedal. Have there been recalls issued for this problem on this car, especially, as I have not owned the 1985 car for a couple of years? Do you know of any solutions to this disturbing problem. Any feedback would be appreciated. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10316438
Engine & coolingElectrical systemFire

At the end of short 20 mile trip as I was pulling into the driveway, I noticed smoke & flames coming out of hood / engine. The action of driving, parking and fire was simultaneous. I can not say for certain the order in which the three events happened. The engine was on fire. I left the car in park at the end of driveway went inside the home and had my son called the police and fire ( 911 ). By this time there was thick smoke and flames coming out of car. Initially the smoke was white which later turned to...

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black. The smoke was accompanied with regular flames and occasional flare ups. The hood was locked up as well and the police and fire fighters were unable to open the hood. The entire engine compartment, including all plastic parts, majority metal components, engine head, electrical systems, cooling system, and other major components are burned up. The front instrument panel, parts of the roof cover, engine hood, front bumper, side fenders, grill etc. Is also burned up. Under carriage in the engine compartment is burned up as well. The car is total loss and beyond repairs. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 10131090
Engine & coolingFire

The vehicle was driven four miles, the vehicle was parked at the time it caught fire. The fire department indicated that the problem could have been cooling fan. Dealer contacted. Nlm per inspection, they found the hot spot was on the left hand side of the vehicle where the fender and the tire had been consumed by the fire. Also the fire was so hot that it fused the hood to the radiator and the firemen had to use special instruments to completely douse the flames. Scc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 8007799
Engine & coolingElectrical system

Upon acceleration whiletraveling down an incline engine check light/oil light and battery light illuminated when the vehicle cut off without any prior warning. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any further details. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 847070
Engine & cooling

Ongoing problem with engine stalling whenever vehicle comes to a stop or makes a turn. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on 14 occasions, and condition still occurring. Seeking help in nhtsa in this matter. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 838363
Engine & cooling

The consumer has been experiencing problems with engine. The when vehicle approaches a stop, it cuts off. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 832298
Engine & cooling

Oxygen sensor failed and vehicle did not pass emmissions test even after replacing the sensor.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 539928
Engine & cooling

Intermittently while driving at any speed in any kind of traffic the vehicle will just shut off without warning. Vehicle has been taken to dealership at least (6 or more times) every year since 1992. Dealer cannot find the problem. *Ak

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 812799
Engine & coolingFire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 514672
Engine & cooling

Vehicle stalls occasionally when air conditioner turned on. *Dh

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 507151
Engine & cooling

ENGINE FAILED. *DH

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 504860
Engine & cooling

Oil pump cracked, also lower engine oil cooler line replaced.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 481531
Engine & cooling

Water pump failed, causing water leak/heater to fail. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 480096
Engine & cooling

Catalytic converter clogged, causing vehicle to stall. *Tw

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 480291
Engine & coolingFire

VEHICLE FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL. *AW

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 480252
Engine & coolingFire

VEHICLE FIRE. *SKD

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 476861

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