21 of the
111 complaints about the 1990 Cadillac Deville are about the
throttle and cruise control — 19% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
92,673 miles.
F
21
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Vehicle Speed Control
1676.2%
Cruise Control
314.3%
Linkages
14.8%
Accelerator Pedal
14.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control across every Cadillac Deville year
THE CAR WHILE TURNING INTERMITTENTLY DIES AND LOOSES ANY ACCELERATION STALLS AND MOST OF THE TIME STARTS BACK UP WHEN LIFTING FOOT OF THE GAS AND SOMETIMES DIES. ALSO THE CAR ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN SOMETIMES VERY QUICKLY. THE CAR STALLING WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN GOT ME T-BONED BY SOMEONE WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS DEFECT IS GOING TO GET SOMEBODY KILLED.
NHTSA complaint #10810706 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 157,745 milesTuscaloosa, AL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL WITH SPEED AT 100+ MILES PER HOUR. THE BRAKES FAILED/ WOULD NOT MOVE. THE ACCELERATOR MOVED AWAY FROM MY FOOT. THIS HAPPEN A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES WITH MY CAR. EACH TIME THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A DIFFERENT PROBLEM. MY CAR WAS A 1990 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE, 4 DOOR. THE TOYOTA RECALL DESCRIBED EXACTLY WHAT HAPPEN TO MY CAR. THE 911 CALL TELEVISED ON THE NEWS WITH THE FAMILY THAT WAS KILLED IN THE TOYOTA CAR, THE CALLER SAID "THE CAR WAS ACCELERATING OUT OF CONTROL AND THE BRAKES HAD FAILED". THIS IS WHAT I REMEMBER WITH MY INCIDENTS AND THIS BROUGHT BACK THOSE MEMORIES. I HOPE THIS CAN HELP. I DO NOT BELIEVE IT IS THE FLOOR MATS, THAT IS WHAT I THOUGHT. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS THE BRAKE BOOSTER AT FIRST AND THEN SAID IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY. I DID SENT A COMPLAINT TO GMC IN DETROIT, MI BUT NEVER HEARD BACK.
NHTSA complaint #10285864 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 44,356 milesCocoa, FL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 65 MPH. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE FOR ABOUT 30-45 SECONDS AND THEN THE ACCELERATION STOPPED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY ADVISED HIM TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A CADILLAC DEALER. THE LOCAL MECHANIC ATTEMPTED TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE ON 3 OCCASIONS AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. REPAIR INVOICES WERE AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 44,356.
NHTSA complaint #10185494 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albany, VTCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
THE CONSUMER SET THE CRUISE CONTROL AT 48 MPH. THE CONSUMER CAME UPON A VEHICLE THAT WAS MAKING A TURN THEREFORE SHE HAD TO SLOW DOWN. SHE STATED SHE PUT HER FOOT ON THE BRAKES TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. SHE THEN PLACED BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE STILL DIDN'T SLOW DOWN. THE CONSUMER ENDED UP REAR ENDING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. THE VEHICLE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE DRIVER BLACKED OUT FOR A MINUTE. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE CAME TO SHE WAS HANGING OFF AN EMBANKMENT ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD. SHE STATES THAT HER CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. THE CONSUMER WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE. THE CONSUMER HAS RECENTLY FOUND OUT THAT A LOT OF CADILLAC'S ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE.
NHTSA complaint #10059351 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesMinneapolis, MNCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY REASON VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 65 MPH. BRAKES WERE APPLIED TO DECELERATE VEHICLE AND THEY DIDN'T WORK, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. DEALER AND INDEPENDENT SHOP COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10044998 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Evens, GA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE, RAISING UP TO 80 MPH+. HAS TO STEP ON BRAKES TO SLOWDOWN, AND SOMETIME TO MAKE VEHICLE STOP, A MECHANIC SAID REASON COULD BE THAT THROTTLE VALVE WILL STICK OPEN. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8002078 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
S. Pasadena, FLCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT RELEASE. TOOK OUT OWNERS MANUAL, AND IT STATED THAT BRAKE MAY FREEZE UP AT TIMES. CONSUMER PUT CAR IN PARK AND GOT OUT TO REACH LEVER, WHEN CONSUMER PULLED LEVER, VEHICLE LURCHED SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, RIGHT FRONT TIRE ROLLED OVER CONSUMER'S LEG, AND VEHICLE HIT A PARKED CAR BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. CONSUMER HAS YET CONTACT THE DEALER. *AK CONSUMER STILL HAS NOT RECOVERED COMPLETELY DUE TO THE SEVERE TISSUE DAMAGE DONE TO THE LEG AND BOTH FEET. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #894176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Richmond, VA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I HAVE WRITTEN TO CADILLAC AND WILL TRY TO ATTACH THAT NOTE. NO SAFETY DEFECT.
NHTSA complaint #740636 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ENGINE MOUNTS WERE BROKEN / INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE CAUSED BY DEF GROUNDING SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #722559 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Garland, TX
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON FOUR OCCASIONS, DURING EACH OF WHICH THE BRAKES WERE UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE DEALER SHOP ON EACH OCCASION, INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT USED AT ANY TIME WHEN THIS CONDITION OCCURRED.
NHTSA complaint #859413 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plano, TX
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING AT A COASTING SPEED VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE TO 80 MPH TO STOP. CONSUMER JUST JAMS TRANSMISSION GEAR INTO PARK AND SHUTS THE ENGINE DOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #837543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Staten Island, NY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING IN CRUISE CONTROL MODE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A LOSS OF CONTROL. WAS ABLE TO STOP WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. WILL BE TAKING TO THE DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #824908 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Youngstown, OHCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO THE GARAGE, CRASHING THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR. FINALLY STOPING AFTER RUNNING INTO A SET OF STEPS. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #833235 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNWANTED ACCELERATION, WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL THE AIR PUMP FAILED AND HOSE BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #507242 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Belleville, MI
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
NHTSA complaint #524369 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bakersfield, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FOR NO REASON; PRESSED FEET HARD ON BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. TOOK INTO PENSKE. DID A SCOPE & COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. ACCELERATION OCCURRED AGAIN SINCE HAVING VEHICLE CHECKED.
NHTSA complaint #817483 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Broomall, PA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
NHTSA complaint #519192 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Garland, TX
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN DRIVING CAR SOMETIMES ACCELERATES OUT OF CONTROL. *AK WHEN CONSUMER WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES THEY WERE VERY HARD, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE, CONSUMER THEN FORCED THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARKED THE STOP WAS SEVERE, THE SECOND OCCASION THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AGAIN AND CONSUMER HAD TO PUT GEAR IN NEURAL AND BEGAN RAPIDLY HITTING THE ACCELERATOR AFTER 3 TIMES THE ENGINE SLOWED DOWN AND THE BRAKE WORKED, HAS NOT HAPPENED SINCE.
NHTSA complaint #804679 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rapid City, SD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
WHILE GOING UP A HILL, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT OT THE FLOOR AND ACCELERATED WITHOUT BEING PRESSED. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA complaint #984657 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Upper Saddle, NJ
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE DISCONNECTED WHILE DRIVING AND DOES NOT REINSTATE ITSELF. TT
NHTSA complaint #972420 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toledo, OH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE HAD UNWANTED ACCELERATION DRIVER HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITION TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TT
NHTSA complaint #962783 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.