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1993 Cadillac Deville
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 1993 Cadillac Deville do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 44.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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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 reportsCONSUMER HAS BEEN ATTEMPTING TO GET ASSISTANCE FROM GM REGARDING ABS BRAKE REPAIRS, CONSUMER STATES GM HAD RECALLED MANY GM CARS AND TRUCKS FOR THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED, CONSUMER WAS ONLY GIVEN A CERTIFICATE TO USE WHEN BUYING A NEW CAR, CONSUMER CAN NOT AFFORD TO BUY A NEW CAR AND WANTS ASSISTANCE WITH…
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CONSUMER HAS BEEN ATTEMPTING TO GET ASSISTANCE FROM GM REGARDING ABS BRAKE REPAIRS, CONSUMER STATES GM HAD RECALLED MANY GM CARS AND TRUCKS FOR THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED, CONSUMER WAS ONLY GIVEN A CERTIFICATE TO USE WHEN BUYING A NEW CAR, CONSUMER CAN NOT AFFORD TO BUY A NEW CAR AND WANTS ASSISTANCE WITH THESE REPAIRS. *SLC
WHILE GOING 65 MPH TIRE (RIGHT FRONT) BLEW OUT. CARE SHIMMY WHEN DRIVING. DEALER RECOMMEND FOUR NEW TIRES.
TANK IS PRONE TO RUST OUT DUE TO DESIGN OF TANK FUEL IS ALLOWED TO SETTLE BELOW PETCOCK(PETCOCK DESIGNED ABOVE BOTTOM OF TANK) ALLOWS WATER TO SETTLE AND RUST TANK.TANK RUSTED OUT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 45MPH ALLOWING GAS TO SPILL OUT ONTO THE HOT ENGINE.HAD TO PULL OFF RD AND USE FIRE EXTINGISHER AS A PRECAUTION TO A FIRE.THES…
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TANK IS PRONE TO RUST OUT DUE TO DESIGN OF TANK FUEL IS ALLOWED TO SETTLE BELOW PETCOCK(PETCOCK DESIGNED ABOVE BOTTOM OF TANK) ALLOWS WATER TO SETTLE AND RUST TANK.TANK RUSTED OUT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 45MPH ALLOWING GAS TO SPILL OUT ONTO THE HOT ENGINE.HAD TO PULL OFF RD AND USE FIRE EXTINGISHER AS A PRECAUTION TO A FIRE.THESE TANKS HAVE ALSO BEEN KNOWN TO COME FROM THE FACTORY (YR1999-2001) ALREADY RUSTING.KAWASAKI HAS IN SOME CASES REPLACED TANKS UNDER WARRANTEE AND DONE NOTHING IN OTHERS THAT WERE STILL UNDER WARRRANTEE. *AK
TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE.*AK IGNITION COIL FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM COMPUTER FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. THE MILIAGE ON ODOMETER HAD BEEN ALTERED BY THE SALESMAN. *YH
CONTACTED DEALER, CADILLAC CUSTOMER SERVICE, PROBLEM NOTED, WILL NOT TAKE ANY ACTION TO REPAIR DUE TO BEING OUT OF WARRANTY. OWNER BELIEVES THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED BY AT CADILLAC'S EXPENSE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
PRE DRILL HOLE CAUSED CRACKS ON FENDER DOWN TO THE WHEEL WELL. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF PROBLEM. BUT NOTHING WILL BE DONE AT THIS TIME. *AK THE DEALERS OF 92-93 CADILLAC DEVILLES ARE AWARE THAT THIS PROBLEM IS A FACTORY DEFECT. *YH
SEAT BELT IS VERY ANNOYING AND UNSAFE AS IT RUBS ON YOUR NECK.
MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. *MJS
VEHICLE IDLES VERY HIGH WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN OR WHEN AT A COMPLETE STAND STILL, ENGINE AND RPMS RACE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS RESET AND REPLACED THE IDLE SPEED CONTROL, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Official recalls
194V199000 · Power Train:axle Assembly
Oct 13, 1994
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.