Model year record
1996 Cadillac Brougham recalls & problems
The 1996 Cadillac Brougham has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 4 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1996 Cadillac Brougham.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Disc › Pads | 2 | — |
| VisibilityRearview mirrors/devices | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed controlLinkages | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THROTTLE IS VERY HARD. CONSUMER HAS TO ALMOST STAND ON THE GAS PEDAL TILL IT BREAKS LOOSE FROM THE HOLD. SAME PROBLEM OCCURS AFTER EVERY STOP. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS. *AK
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT PROPERLY REGISTER CORRECT LEVELS OF FUEL, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CONSUMER LEASED THE CAR NEW ON JANUARY 16, 1996 AND STATES THE GAS GAUGE NEVER WORKED PROPERLY FROM DAY ONE, THE TANK WAS REPLACED 3 OR 4 TIMES ALONG WITH HOSES AND THE SAME CONDITIONS CONTINUE. *SLC
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE 45 TO 55 MPH LEFT MIRRIOR STARTED SHAKING AND VIBRATING SO MUCH THAT CONSUMER CAN'T SEE OUT OF THE MIRRIOR. THE RIGHT ONE IS STATIONERY. *AK
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
BRAKES GRAB, MOSTLY ON THE LEFT SIDE. OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT CRACKS WERE FOUND IN BRAKE PADS. LEFT FRONT WHEEL LOCKS UP AND TEARS RUBBER OF TIRES. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.