Model year record

1991 Cadillac Fleetwood recalls & problems

The 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood has 3 safety recalls and 14 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (5 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints14filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths10 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentOct 24, 2007

Equipment

Recall 07E088000121,680 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Power trainOct 13, 1994

Axle assembly

Recall 94V199000403,273 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: THE UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE TRANSAXLE END OF THE LINE ASSEMBLY.
Risk: 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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINE TO THE TRANSAXLE.

Service brakes, hydraulicJun 14, 1991

Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders

Recall 91V09800013 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER BRAKING.
Risk: STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 ARE NOT METWITH THE POWER ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.
Fix: REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.

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	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components	5	0	0	0	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor	2	0	1	0	—
Electrical systemWiring › Interior/under dash; Ignition › Module	2	0	0	0	—
SteeringSteering wheel/handle bar	2	0	0	0	—
Vehicle speed controlLinkages	2	0	0	0	—
Wheels	1	0	0	0	—
Air bagsFrontal	1	1	0	10	—
Seat beltsFront › Anchorage	1	1	0	10	—
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump	1	0	0	0	—
SuspensionFront › Macpherson strut	1	0	0	0	—
Parking brakeConventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cable	1	0	0	0	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
REAR BRAKES WENT OUT DUE TO FLUID NOT GETTING TO BRAKES, CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PREVIOUS BRAKE FAILURE, DEALER CAN NOT REPAIR BRAKES DUE TO THEM BEING DISCONTINUED, CONSUMER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO GET HER BRAKES REPAIRED SINCE THE PART HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. *SLC
Aug 29, 2000
Vehicle speed control
WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS SET AT 55 MPH, SPEED STARTS INCREASING AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, EVEN THOUGH DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAKES AND TURNED THE OFF THE SWITCH. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION TO STOP THE VEHICLE, AVOIDING A CRASH. A MECHANIC UNHOOKED THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM. THE DEALER WAS CALLED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Nov 4, 1999
Tires › Tread/belt
VOGUE P205/70R15955 TIRE SEPARATED. MJS
Aug 17, 1999
Power train › Automatic transmission
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE. DEALER SAID IT MAY BE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. HAD TO GET A CATALYTIC CONVERTER AT 50,000, AND A MASTER CYLINDER AND NEW MOTER AT 46,000. *AK
Aug 21, 1999
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
STEERING COLUMN CABLE/THE THROTTLE CABLE AND EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE, WHEN CAR WAS BUILT, CABLES WERE TOO CLOSE TO THE MANIFOLD, CAUSING ALL THREE CABLES TO MELT. DEALER COMMENTS, WHILE REPAIRS OF REROUTING CABLES ARE DONE. *AK
Aug 14, 1998
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
STEERING COLUMN: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70-75MPH AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE TOP SEAM OF THE STEERING COLUMN IN THE AIR BAG AREA. PULLED OVER, SHUT OFF VEHICLE AND SMOKE CEASED. STARTED UP CAR AND GOT UP TO 70MPH, AND IT STARTED SMOKING AGAIN IN THE SAME AREA. THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, BUT IT SEEMS TO BE IN THE AIR BAG AREA. *AK
Jan 4, 1998
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
May 1, 1995
Electrical system › Ignition › Module
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL STALL ONLY WHEN TURNING AIR CONDITIONING ON. *AK
Jan 1, 1991

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

FUEL LINE FAILUREClosed
There is no summary currently available
EA93011 · opened May 3, 1993 · closed May 31, 1994
FUEL LINE FAILUREClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE93007 · opened Feb 10, 1993 · closed May 3, 1993