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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 11 of 92 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports14 fire reports6 injury reports
What owners actually said
92 reports
Mileage unknown · Jan 20, 2004
Power Train
REQUESTED INFORMATION REGARDING A RECALL ON 1993 CADILLAC DEVILLE. *PH THE CONSUMER VISITED THE PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE OFFICIAL WEB SITE AND FOUND INFORMATION REGARDING A RECALL ON HIS VEHICLE: RECALL NOTICE 94V199000, AXLE ASSEMBLY. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RECALL INCLUDING THE DATE AND GM R…
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REQUESTED INFORMATION REGARDING A RECALL ON 1993 CADILLAC DEVILLE. *PH THE CONSUMER VISITED THE PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE OFFICIAL WEB SITE AND FOUND INFORMATION REGARDING A RECALL ON HIS VEHICLE: RECALL NOTICE 94V199000, AXLE ASSEMBLY. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RECALL INCLUDING THE DATE AND GM RECALL NUMBER. *MR *NM
NHTSA ODI #10055499
111,234 miles · Sep 16, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
THERE EXISTS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE CADILLAC DEVILLE'S. MINE IS A 1993 MODEL BUT I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT IS A CONSISTENT FLAW WITHIN THE DEVILLE LINE. IT REQUIRES THE REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL PAN, OIL GASKETS, AND OIL SEALS ANYWHERE FROM 2 TO 3 YEARS. I HAD MINE REPLACED FIVE TIMES IN TEN YEARS. BESIDES THE COST, THE…
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THERE EXISTS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE CADILLAC DEVILLE'S. MINE IS A 1993 MODEL BUT I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT IS A CONSISTENT FLAW WITHIN THE DEVILLE LINE. IT REQUIRES THE REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL PAN, OIL GASKETS, AND OIL SEALS ANYWHERE FROM 2 TO 3 YEARS. I HAD MINE REPLACED FIVE TIMES IN TEN YEARS. BESIDES THE COST, THE POTENTIAL FOR DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND POSSIBILITY FOR THE CAR TO CREATE DAMAGE TO OTHERS IS BEYOND MEASURE. CADILLAC HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND DOES NOTHING ABOUT THE RECALL BECAUSE THEY DO NOT CONSIDER IT A SAFETY DEFECT. THEY KEEP CHANGING THE DESIGN OF THE OIL PAN AND GASKETS BUT TO NO AVAIL. CAN ANYTHING BE DONE ABOUT THIS OBVIOUS FRAUD BEING PERPETRATED AMONG CADILLAC DEVILLE OWNERS. WHO KNOWS THE NUMBER OF REPAIRS THAT ARE PAID FOR YEARLY DO TO AN OBVIOUS AND KNOWN DEFECT. IF YOU CAN'T HELP CAN YOU REFER THIS TO SOMEONE WHO CAN? THANK YOU!*JB
NHTSA ODI #10038999
Mileage unknown · Aug 6, 2003
Structure
WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE DROPPED FROM THE VEHICLE, DAMAGING THE STEERING COLUMN, AND CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. DEALER DETERMINED ENGINE CRADLE FAILURE AS CAUSE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10032269
137,000 miles · Aug 1, 2003
Electrical System
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN KEY IS IN THE IGNITION SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. CONSUMER HAS TO TRY TURNING IGNITION 3 OR 4 TIMES BEFORE VEHICLE WILL START.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10031896
Mileage unknown · May 14, 2003
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING , THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE, THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK AND THE TRANS AXLE COOLANT HOSE WAS ALSO LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO REFUSED TO REPAIR IT, THE DEALER STATED THERE WERE TOO MANY LEAKS IN TOO MANY PLACES. THE CONSUMER REPAIRED THE PROBL…
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WHILE DRIVING , THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE, THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK AND THE TRANS AXLE COOLANT HOSE WAS ALSO LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO REFUSED TO REPAIR IT, THE DEALER STATED THERE WERE TOO MANY LEAKS IN TOO MANY PLACES. THE CONSUMER REPAIRED THE PROBLEMS HIMSELF. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD HAVE TAKEN RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIRS SINCE THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10019898
128,000 miles · Feb 24, 2003
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD, AND THE ENTIRE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10009144
80,000 miles · Oct 1, 2002
Structure
THE FENDER JUST CRACKED OR BROKE INTO TWO HALVES AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/1202 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**768338
NHTSA ODI #10007495
Mileage unknown · Aug 16, 2002
Equipment
WHILE CHANGING A TIRE, THE JACK COLLAPSED AND CRUMBLED, CONSUMER IS NOW UNABLE TO USE THE JACK. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *YH
NHTSA ODI #8016511
Mileage unknown · Jun 20, 2002
Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN VEHICLE IS WARMED UP IT WILL TAKE OFF AS IF CONSUMER'S FOOT IS ON GAS PEDAL, WHEN THE CONSUMER TAPS THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE WILL SLOW DOWN, THIS PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS WHEN THE WEATHER IS 90+ DEGREES OUTSIDE AND HIGH HUMIDITY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8012227
Mileage unknown · Mar 12, 2002
Electrical SystemVehicle Speed ControlCrash
CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATES LIKE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGES(CRUISE CONTROL IS OFF) AND UNABLE TO DISENGAGE BY APPLING BRAKES.DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE EXACT CAUSE.LATEST INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE TURNING CORNER, CAUSING CAR TO ACCELERATE WHILE FOOT WAS ON BRAKE AND CROSS OVER CENTER LINE,SLIDING IN GRAVEL, STRIKING TREE ON OPPO…
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CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATES LIKE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGES(CRUISE CONTROL IS OFF) AND UNABLE TO DISENGAGE BY APPLING BRAKES.DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE EXACT CAUSE.LATEST INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE TURNING CORNER, CAUSING CAR TO ACCELERATE WHILE FOOT WAS ON BRAKE AND CROSS OVER CENTER LINE,SLIDING IN GRAVEL, STRIKING TREE ON OPPOSENT SIDE OF ROADWAY. THE TPS HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND THE ECM AND IGNITION LOCK REPLACED ONCE.*AK
THE UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE TRANSAXLE END OF THE LINE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINE TO THE TRANSAXLE.
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NHTSA investigations
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