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1994 Cadillac Deville

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Deville years

Owner complaints for the 1994 Cadillac Deville are substantially higher than the model-year median of 44.

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127Owner complaints

Model-year median: 44

0Recall campaigns

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4Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
87
1991135
199292
1993127
1994129
1995218
1996269
1997
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Engine And Engine Cooling
34Service Brakes, Hydraulic
18Fuel System, Gasoline
16Electrical System
15Air Bags
12
All reported categories
Exterior Lighting
8Power Train
7Suspension
7Visibility
7Seats
6Steering
6Vehicle Speed Control
6Structure
5Unknown Or Other
5Seat Belts
3Tires
3Equipment
2Latches/locks/linkages
2Fuel System, Other
1Wheels
1

Tap a category to read its complaints. One report may name several components.

When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 13 of 127 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.

  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 34 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

10 crash reports8 fire reports6 injury reports

What owners actually said

127 reports
Mileage unknown · Feb 25, 1999
Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

NHTSA ODI #703751

Mileage unknown · Dec 31, 1998
Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 32,000 MILES THE ENGINE ROD BEARINGS/ MAIN ENGINE BEARINGS AND THE CRANKSHAFT ARE PREMATURLEY WORN, WHICH COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #832938

Mileage unknown · Dec 9, 1998
Exterior Lighting

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH TURN SIGNAL. WHEN TURNING SIGNAL ON, IT DOESN'T SHUT OFF AFTER COMPLETING A TURN. IN ADDITION, THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT IS NOT ILLUMINATING ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #832039

Mileage unknown · Dec 3, 1998
Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH WATER PUMP. WATER PUMP BURNED UP AND DAMAGED OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #831685

Mileage unknown · Nov 17, 1998
Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FUEL PUMP. THE FUEL PUMP IS COMPLETEY BURNT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. AK

NHTSA ODI #830908

Mileage unknown · Nov 5, 1998
Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH STORNG FUEL VAPOR LEAKING INTO VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND HAD THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. CONDITION IMPROVED A LITTLE, BUT SOME FUEL VAPOR IS STILL LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #830223

Mileage unknown · Nov 5, 1998
Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY HAS AN ERRATIC CLICKING IN THE TURN SIGNAL WHEN USED. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #830186

Mileage unknown · Nov 4, 1998
Exterior Lighting

WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS IN USE, WOULD MAKE A CLICKING SOUND. WOULD WORK EVERY NOW THEN. ERRATIC PERFORMANCE. SOMETIMES WORKING & SOMETIMES NOT WORKING. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER & TOLD NOTHING WRONG WITH TURN SIGNALS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #830104

Mileage unknown · Oct 27, 1998
Power TrainUnknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER TO CHECK. VEHICLE PUT ON DIANOGSTIC & TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WAS SHOWN. HAD GEARS SLIPPING. PROBLEM NEVER NOTICED BY OWNER WHEN DRIVING. *AK

NHTSA ODI #829562

Mileage unknown · Oct 15, 1998
Exterior Lighting

PE98-005; WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS USED THE THE SIGNAL BLINKS VERY RAPIDLY. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER REPLACED THE BULB, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #829020

Official recalls

0

No recalls in this snapshot.

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

4

PE98005 · Erratic Turn Signal Operation

Opened Feb 6, 1998 · Closed Aug 27, 1998

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting

No summary supplied.

EA95025 · Dash Trim Separation

Opened Aug 31, 1995 · Closed Sep 30, 1996

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Unknown Or Other

A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.

PE95025 · Dash Trim Piece Separation

Opened May 1, 1995 · Closed Aug 31, 1995

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Unknown Or Other

There is no summary currently available

SQ94016 · Brake Light Switch

Opened Feb 7, 1994 · Closed Mar 21, 1994

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

There is no summary currently available